December 10, 2025 - ajot.com - 

Nearly 1,000 Moore County residents gathered in Sunray in the northern Texas Panhandle on December 6th as their hometown railway, Texas North Western Railway (TXNW), transformed an ordinary evening into an extraordinary celebration of community spirit and holiday joy.

The highlight of the evening came when a festively decorated TXNW locomotive pulled into town carrying Santa Claus and special Guest of Honor Damian Maldonado, whose attendance was made possible through the Make A Wish Foundation. With Sunray Mayor Bruce Broxson serving as Grand Marshal, the Christmas Train's arrival marked the beginning of an evening that brought together families, local businesses, and community organizations in a celebration of what makes small-town Texas special.

"This event represents everything we love about Moore County – neighbors coming together to create something meaningful for our children and families," said TXNW Superintendent Amber Farley, whose team spent days decorating the locomotive. "Seeing 1,000 smiling faces as that train rolled in, especially knowing Damian was aboard with Santa, reminded us why we're proud to call Sunray home."

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