Santa Claus makes a regular visit to wiltshire each year ... he rides on the train from Melksham to Swindon and back early in December. Of course, he gets really crowded so I've just managed to grab a few pictures of Santa, and rather more of the people on the train who've come to see him.


Crowds at Melksham station


Boarding the train


On the train to Swindon


Crowds get off at Swindon


Swindon; awaiting the return train


The return train pulls in


A quick pause for Santa


Santa does his rounds


Crowds on the train


Back in Melksham


The last 17:50 ....


Santa with the kids


Santa and one of his elves take a breather before going on to their next appointment

This was the very last day of the current train service. See details.

See also last year's Santatrain

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