Standpipe Antiques Looks Forward to Another Year of the Santa Train

Announcing Santa Train 2023

The 2023 Santa Express Belton, SC stop will be in front of Standpipe Antiques (502 O'Neal Street, Belton, SC 29627) on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The train is expected around 9 AM. We will be open early with refreshments this year just like last year!

A Look Back

Since opening our doors six years ago, Standpipe Antiques has taken great joy in participating in the Greenville Railway Santa Express (aka the Santa Train). Last year marked the 16th annual Santa Express according to The Independent Mail, a local newspaper.

Since 2019, we have helped celebrate by providing free refreshments including hot chocolate, coffee, and snacks. We also sometimes provide use of our covered awning area when the weather has been rainy and dreary.

As we get ready for another year of fun and holiday cheer, we encourage you to check out photos from The Independent Mail featuring the train in front of Standpipe, and some of our photos showcasing the crowd.

Image from Ken Ruinard / Staff at The Independent Mail featuring Santa waving to crowd from the Santa Express in front of Standpipe Antiques

*Photo Source: Ken Ruinard / Staff. "Santa Express hosted by the Greenville & Western Railway in photos." The Independent Mail. The Independent Mail. Last Updated December 10, 2022. Link

Image From Independent Mail. Image Features Santa Express

*Photo Source: Ken Ruinard / Staff. "Santa Express hosted by the Greenville & Western Railway in photos." The Independent Mail. The Independent Mail. Last Updated December 10, 2022. Link

Crowd lined up waiting for the Santa Train in front of Standpipe Antiques

*Photo Source: Ken Ruinard / Staff. "Santa Express hosted by the Greenville & Western Railway in photos." The Independent Mail. The Independent Mail. Last Updated December 10, 2022. Link

Photo taken from Standpipe Antique parking lot showing crowd lined up waiting for the Santa Train in 2019

Source: Standpipe Antiques Facebook Page

Photo taken from in front of Standpipe Antiques showing crowd waiting to see Santa circa 2019.

Source: Standpipe Antiques Facebook Page

Full shot of caboose of the Santa Express in 2019 with crowd lined up waiting to the left and volunteers to the right.

Source: Standpipe Antiques Facebook Page

*Images have been sourced from a 3rd party and are not owned by Standpipe Antiques. Links and original sources can be found by clicking on the image or in the captions below each image.

We're so excited!

We hope you'll join us for yet another year of spreading holiday cheer and supporting community efforts and businesses. We'll see you Saturday!

Santa Train 2023 - BELTON STOP

Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023

Time: 9 AM

Where: Standpipe Antiques (502 O'Neal Street, Belton, SC 29627)

More Info & Further Reading:

For Other Santa Train Stops, visit here

Greenville & Western Railway Company Website

Independent Mail Article for last year's Santa Train, click here

Independent Mail Website

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