National Train Day - 5/9/09

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Union Station, Los Angeles, CA

http://www.nationaltrainday.com/2009/events/los-angeles

TRAIN EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS*
10:00AM - 2:30PM: See the trains up close and personal with displays that include historic private cars, freight cars and Amtrak equipment. In Los Angeles, you can view:
Overland Trail
Scottish Thistle
GM & O 50
Steam Locomotive
Operation Lifesaver Wrapped Locomotive
Superliner Diner
Superliner Sightseer Lounge
Superliner “Empire” Sleeper
Surfliner Coach Car
* Train car equipment list is subject to change

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Santa Fe San Bernardino Depot site of National Train Day Event May 9, 2009
(posted at Altamont Press)

FREE Admission!
The historic Santa Fe San Bernardino Depot waiting room, will be filled with exhibitors. The BNSF, Metrolink, Amtrak and SANBAG will be participating. BNSF will be sending a new six axle, locomotive to display, along with Operation Lifesaver. Metrolink will display a commuter train. Amtrak California will be sending a California Thruway Motorcoach for display in the parking lot. Mayor Patrick Morris will be opening the event. The California Route 66 Association, Omni-Trans, and California High Speed Rail Authority will be on hand along with four modular model railroad clubs' layouts. Ken Siepp will display his fabulous Circus Layout, and large scale layout for the kids to operate. A kiddie train ride (on rubber tires), will be provided. There will be refreshments, vendors, and raffels throughout the day.

The San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum exists to honor the historic connection between the City of San Bernardino and its long history with BNSF predecessor, the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. San Bernardino Mayor Patrick Morris obtained the initial grant to fund the new Museum, and arranged the lease of the former baggage, mail and REA rooms inside the Santa Fe San Bernardino Depot. The San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum is normally open on Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Extended hours of 9am to 5pm for the National Train Day Event on May 9th.

Glen Icanberry
Redlands, CA

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Snuffy

Last edited on Wed May 6th, 2009 01:38 AM by Snuffy