The Toys for Tots Railcar collection effort returned to Westmoreland County this weekend.
Railcars decorated for the holidays traveled from East Huntingdon to Hempfield, stopping in communities along the way to collect toys and money donations.
Our photographer caught up with one elf who said he’s put 20,000 miles on his train car doing collections across the country.
“I do about a dozen trips a year,” Gary Smith said. “This is usually my last one. And I look forward to it every year. Brought my wife along this year - Mrs. Elf.”
The event started 10 years ago, and organizers say it’s only grown year after year.
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