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Santa Express Train Ride
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Santa Claus is shown in the aisle of the Santa Express Train shaking many hands extended in this double decker train car, one of eight cars from the Milwaukee Road passenger train. 6,000 children rode from Madison to Stoughton and back again.
December 5, 1964
Sroda, Richard
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WHi 117924
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Santa Express Train Ride
December 5, 1964
The Santa Express Train went from Madison to Stoughton and back, with 6,000 children. This view shows some of the enthusiastic parents going along. The man in the foreground is shown shaking Santa'...
Santa Express Train Ride
December 5, 1964
The Santa Express Train took 6,000 children from Madison to Stoughton and back. Shown greeting Santa is Scott Cameron (with freckles) in center, with other friends.
Santa Express Train Ride
December 5, 1964
View of a child sitting in a seat, who is one of 6,000 children riding the Santa Express Train from Madison to Stoughton and back, is shown being greeted by Santa.
Shopping for Christmas
December 8, 1961
A family standing in an aisle looking at Christmas decorations. There is a large Santa Claus balloon is in the foreground.
Santa Claus at Madison General Hospital
December 15, 1965
During a visit to the pediatric ward at Madison General Hospital, Santa Claus presents Steven Gundlach with a Christmas gift. Members of Firefighters Union Local 311 helped with Santa Claus visits ...
Santa Claus at Madison General Hospital
December 15, 1965
During a visit to the pediatric ward at Madison General Hospital, Santa Claus is presenting Steven Gundlach with a Christmas gift. Members of Firefighters Union Local 311 helped with Santa Claus vi...
