Greetings to all the ELF's an ELF'ettes who help participated for the last three weekends,
of three trips a day, capacity ridership in the Long Island coach. Many small kids with anticipation,
with a big smile, to meet the BIG GUY, SANTA CLAUS.
Weather for all three weekends turned out great. Train crews had all of the equipment running
in top notch condition. The lunch room car ladies had excellent meals every Saturday. If you were not
down to eat today, you missed an excellent year end banquet. Carved ham, augratin potatoes,
green beans, corn, assorted cookies, many great desserts added to the enjoyment of all.
The star of the entire show for three Saturdays was Bob Barcus, who thrilled every child with a
gift from Santa, some comforting chatter. It was a big challenge for Bob to take on the role of
Santa Claus from his regular duty handling tickets, handling the books, getting merchandise
ordered, keeping shelves full of railroad merchandise.
So the next time you see Bob around HVRM, give the BIG GUY (SANTA) a handshake an a hearty
Thank You.
Merry Christmas Everyone
Regards
Tom Travis
