What's going on in the Northeast of interest to railfans? Here's the place to find out all the latest. If you'd like a Northeast excursion or other rail-related event to be listed free of charge, just e-mail me at ahrens@webspan.net with the details. Of course, I can't be responsible for errors, omissions, cancellations, schedule changes, etc. Always contact the organization sponsoring the event to confirm! Nobody involved with this site is affiliated in any way with any of the events listed below.
| JULY 1998 | ||
| Sat 7/4 |
Independence Days at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. Enjoy a slice of good-old-fashioned Americana and celebrate the 4th in trolley-era style. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| Sun 7/5 |
Independence Days at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. Enjoy a slice of good-old-fashioned Americana and celebrate the 4th in trolley-era style. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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Wed 7/8 - Sun 7/12 |
Empire Heritage Rails '98 - The NRHS National Convention at Syracuse, NY. Hosted by the Central NY Chapter NRHS. Convention HQ is Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Syracuse. Events include diesel excursion on Tioga Central Railway, Alco Excursion over NYC's Adirondack Division, RDC tour of NYS&W's OnTrack line, Syracuse-to-Binghamton Excursion over NYS&W with NYS&W 2-8-2 #142 on the point, and Syracuse to Auburn excursion over the Finger Lakes Railway powered by DL&W E-8's. Write to Central New York Chapter NRHS, P.O. Box 229, Marcellus, NY, 13108 for more info. |
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| Sat 7/11 |
Danbury Rail Yard Locals at Danbury Railway Museum. Rides in the Rail Yard. The Rail Yard Local takes you for a 20 minute tour of the Danbury Rail Yard which includes viewing and a ride on a real operating turntable. Featured equipment is Alco RS-1 Diesel (cab rides), vintage 1925 coach, and 1944 New Haven caboose (caboose rides). Train leaves 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45. To order by phone call: 203-778-8337 Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, or 203-798-0544 evenings. |
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| Sat 7/18 |
Railroad Days '98 at the Black River and Western Railroad 10:30 - 4:30. Railroad memorabilia and train hobby flea market, train rides, antique autos, model train layout, static displays, balloons, refreshments, free parking and admission. Train rides depart Ringoes 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, and 3:15. Enjoy a 1-1/2 hour excursion through scenic Hunterdon County. Excursion fare: Adults $8, children 3-11 $4. Call (908)-782-9600 for more info. Saturday Night Special departs Ringoes 7:30 pm, arrives Lambertville 8:10 pm. Two and one half hour layover to enjoy dinner. Return trip departs Lambertville 10:30 pm, arives Ringoes 11:10 pm. |
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| Sun 7/19 |
Railroad Days '98 at the Black River and Western Railroad 10:30 - 4:30. Railroad memorabilia and train hobby flea market, train rides, antique autos, model train layout, static displays, balloons, refreshments, free parking and admission. Train rides depart Ringoes 10:45, 12:15, 1:45, and 3:15. Enjoy a 1-1/2 hour excursion through scenic Hunterdon County. Excursion fare: Adults $8, children 3-11 $4. Call (908)-782-9600 for more info. |
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| Sat 7/25 |
7th Annual Rail to the Fair Excursion From Philadelphia to Harrington, DE Trip features special Amtrak excursion via Conrial's Delmarva Secondary. Visit the Delaware State Fair! Optional rare-mileage run on Conrail's Indian River Secondary as far south as Frankford (MP 59). Train leaves Philadelphia 30th St Station at 9:00 am, returns 8:48 pm. For more information, contact Delaware Transit Corp., 400 South Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 19801-5114, or phone (302)-577-3278, ext 3412 or 3451. |
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| AUGUST 1998 | ||
| Sat 8/1 |
Danbury Rail Yard Locals at Danbury Railway Museum. Rides in the Rail Yard. The Rail Yard Local takes you for a 20 minute tour of the Danbury Rail Yard which includes viewing and a ride on a real operating turntable. Featured equipment is Alco RS-1 Diesel (cab rides), vintage 1925 coach, and 1944 New Haven caboose (caboose rides). Train leaves 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45. To order by phone call: 203-778-8337 Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, or 203-798-0544 evenings. |
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| Sat 8/1 |
Working on the Railroad at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. A rare chance to witness vintage railroad work cars in operation, with special demonstrations throughout the day. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| Sun 8/2 |
Working on the Railroad at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. A rare chance to witness vintage railroad work cars in operation, with special demonstrations throughout the day. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| SEPTEMBER 1998 | ||
| Sat 9/5 |
Danbury Rail Yard Locals at Danbury Railway Museum. Rides in the Rail Yard. The Rail Yard Local takes you for a 20 minute tour of the Danbury Rail Yard which includes viewing and a ride on a real operating turntable. Featured equipment is Alco RS-1 Diesel (cab rides), vintage 1925 coach, and 1944 New Haven caboose (caboose rides). Train leaves 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45. To order by phone call: 203-778-8337 Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, or 203-798-0544 evenings. |
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| Sun 9/6 |
Danbury Rail Yard Locals at Danbury Railway Museum. Rides in the Rail Yard. The Rail Yard Local takes you for a 20 minute tour of the Danbury Rail Yard which includes viewing and a ride on a real operating turntable. Featured equipment is Alco RS-1 Diesel (cab rides), vintage 1925 coach, and 1944 New Haven caboose (caboose rides). Train leaves 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45. To order by phone call: 203-778-8337 Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, or 203-798-0544 evenings. |
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| Sat 9/12 |
Railroad Festival '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Theme is "Railroads and the Military." See Military Equipment from WWII to Desert Storm, Historic RR Equipment Displays, plus Train Rides. 12:00-5:00 pm. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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| Sun 9/13 |
Railroad Festival '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Theme is "Railroads and the Military." See Military Equipment from WWII to Desert Storm, Historic RR Equipment Displays, plus Train Rides. 12:00-5:00 pm. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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| Sat 9/19 |
The Erie Streamliner. Sponsored by the URHS/NJ. Hoboken to Hackettstown, NJ via the Electric & Diesel Lines of the Hoboken Division. Coach Fare: Adults $37, Children $20, Parlor Car Fare: $79 (adults only). Ride behind the E-8 locomotives of the museum collection painted in the classic Erie color scheme. This will be the first opportunity to travel behind these units since 1993. The excursion will operate over the electric & diesel lines of NJ Transit's Hoboken Division and will include the route to Hackettstown sometime during the day. Multiple quality photo stops. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: Depart Hoboken Terminal at 9:00 A.M., return at 6 P.M. (incl. lunch stop). Specifics included with ticket order. INFO NUMBER: (732) 671-9644 (between 7 PM and 9:30 PM.) TO ORDER TICKETS, please send check or money order payable to URHS/NJ, along with a stamped self addressed envelope to URHS/NJ, Post Office Box 711, Clark, N.J. 07066. (Checks must be received prior to September 13.) |
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| Sat 9/26 |
ConnCo Fever at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. 1998 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of trolley service in Connecticut. To commemorate this event, the museum will have its well- rounded "ConnCo" fleet in operation. This is a chance to view and ride cars that are not usually available for the general public. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| Sat 9/27 |
ConnCo Fever at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. 1998 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of trolley service in Connecticut. To commemorate this event, the museum will have its well- rounded "ConnCo" fleet in operation. This is a chance to view and ride cars that are not usually available for the general public. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| OCTOBER 1998 | ||
| Sat 10/3 |
Danbury Rail Yard Locals at Danbury Railway Museum. Rides in the Rail Yard. The Rail Yard Local takes you for a 20 minute tour of the Danbury Rail Yard which includes viewing and a ride on a real operating turntable. Featured equipment is Alco RS-1 Diesel (cab rides), vintage 1925 coach, and 1944 New Haven caboose (caboose rides). Train leaves 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45. To order by phone call: 203-778-8337 Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, or 203-798-0544 evenings. |
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| Sat 10/10 |
C&O 614 Steam Excursion. Ride behind C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier #614 on a scenic excursion from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY via NJ Transit's Main Line. The trips will leave Hoboken at 9:30 A.M. and return at 6:14 P.M. Passengers may also board at Ridgewood, N.J. at 10:00AM and return at 5:30 PM. Fares will be $75.00 in coach, and $250.00 in First Class (which includes continental breakfast, BBQ chicken dinner next to the turntable in Port Jervis, and full beverage service all day). Children's coach fare is $50. Consist will be NJ Transit Comet series commuter coaches, snack souvenier car and four privately owned parlor lounge First Class cars. Of particular interest to railfans, thanks to the United Railroad Historical Society there will be a total of 3 open-air cars on the 1998 Port Jervis trains, thus assuring everyone of ample opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and thrills of this maginificent engine working at mainline speeds. The 614's cab will be open for inspection at Hoboken each trip morning (for ticket holders) from 7AM to 8:45AM and again during the sevice stop at Port Jervis prior to her being turned on the turntable. A series of three photo runbys will be operated at Port Jervis. Early reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone with Visa/MasterCard by calling (908)-236-2200. |
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| Sat 10/10 |
New York Days at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. New York City is where the trolley story begins, and the museum has the largest private collection of NYC cars. You'll see and ride on streetcars, subway and elevated cars from the NYC area, and learn how transit made New York grow. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| Sun 10/11 |
C&O 614 Steam Excursion. Ride behind C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier #614 on a scenic excursion from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY via NJ Transit's Main Line. The trips will leave Hoboken at 9:30 A.M. and return at 6:14 P.M. Passengers may also board at Ridgewood, N.J. at 10:00AM and return at 5:30 PM. Fares will be $75.00 in coach, and $250.00 in First Class (which includes continental breakfast, BBQ chicken dinner next to the turntable in Port Jervis, and full beverage service all day). Children's coach fare is $50. Consist will be NJ Transit Comet series commuter coaches, snack souvenier car and four privately owned parlor lounge First Class cars. Of particular interest to railfans, thanks to the United Railroad Historical Society there will be a total of 3 open-air cars on the 1998 Port Jervis trains, thus assuring everyone of ample opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and thrills of this maginificent engine working at mainline speeds. The 614's cab will be open for inspection at Hoboken each trip morning (for ticket holders) from 7AM to 8:45AM and again during the sevice stop at Port Jervis prior to her being turned on the turntable. A series of three photo runbys will be operated at Port Jervis. Early reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone with Visa/MasterCard by calling (908)-236-2200. |
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| Sun 10/11 |
New York Days at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, East Haven, CT. New York City is where the trolley story begins, and the museum has the largest private collection of NYC cars. You'll see and ride on streetcars, subway and elevated cars from the NYC area, and learn how transit made New York grow. Call (203)-467-6927 for more info. |
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| Sat 10/17 |
C&O 614 Steam Excursion. Ride behind C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier #614 on a scenic excursion from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY via NJ Transit's Main Line. The trips will leave Hoboken at 9:30 A.M. and return at 6:14 P.M. Passengers may also board at Ridgewood, N.J. at 10:00AM and return at 5:30 PM. Fares will be $75.00 in coach, and $250.00 in First Class (which includes continental breakfast, BBQ chicken dinner next to the turntable in Port Jervis, and full beverage service all day). Children's coach fare is $50. Consist will be NJ Transit Comet series commuter coaches, snack souvenier car and four privately owned parlor lounge First Class cars. Of particular interest to railfans, thanks to the United Railroad Historical Society there will be a total of 3 open-air cars on the 1998 Port Jervis trains, thus assuring everyone of ample opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and thrills of this maginificent engine working at mainline speeds. The 614's cab will be open for inspection at Hoboken each trip morning (for ticket holders) from 7AM to 8:45AM and again during the sevice stop at Port Jervis prior to her being turned on the turntable. A series of three photo runbys will be operated at Port Jervis. Early reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone with Visa/MasterCard by calling (908)-236-2200. |
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| Sat 10/17 |
Fall Train Show and Foliage Excursions at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sun 10/18 |
C&O 614 Steam Excursion. Ride behind C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier #614 on a scenic excursion from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY via NJ Transit's Main Line. The trips will leave Hoboken at 9:30 A.M. and return at 6:14 P.M. Passengers may also board at Ridgewood, N.J. at 10:00AM and return at 5:30 PM. Fares will be $75.00 in coach, and $250.00 in First Class (which includes continental breakfast, BBQ chicken dinner next to the turntable in Port Jervis, and full beverage service all day). Children's coach fare is $50. Consist will be NJ Transit Comet series commuter coaches, snack souvenier car and four privately owned parlor lounge First Class cars. Of particular interest to railfans, thanks to the United Railroad Historical Society there will be a total of 3 open-air cars on the 1998 Port Jervis trains, thus assuring everyone of ample opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and thrills of this maginificent engine working at mainline speeds. The 614's cab will be open for inspection at Hoboken each trip morning (for ticket holders) from 7AM to 8:45AM and again during the sevice stop at Port Jervis prior to her being turned on the turntable. A series of three photo runbys will be operated at Port Jervis. Early reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone with Visa/MasterCard by calling (908)-236-2200. |
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| Sun 10/18 |
Fall Train Show and Foliage Excursions at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Fri 10/23 |
Haunted Railyard at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sat 10/24 |
Steam on the Susquehanna. The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society will be running trips from Susquehanna Transfer (the North Bergen Park & Ride) to Baird's Farm in beautiful Warwick, New York. Enjoy your day on the train and eat in one of the two dining cars that will be serving food on the train. There will be First Class, Dome, Deluxe, and Coach seats available. The Star of the day will be the Susquehanna's Steam Locomotive #142. Relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Northern New Jersey and New York State. Upon reaching Baird's Farm, feel free to de-train and walk around on the historic farm, explore, and buy some country goodies such as apples and apple cider! This is a whole day trip that the family will be sure to enjoy. There will be food available on the diners for an extra charge. Order tickets online using the "info" link to the right. |
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| Sat 10/24 |
Haunted Railyard at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sun 10/25 |
Steam on the Susquehanna. The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society will be running trips from Susquehanna Transfer (the North Bergen Park & Ride) to Baird's Farm in beautiful Warwick, New York. Enjoy your day on the train and eat in one of the two dining cars that will be serving food on the train. There will be First Class, Dome, Deluxe, and Coach seats available. The Star of the day will be the Susquehanna's Steam Locomotive #142. Relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Northern New Jersey and New York State. Upon reaching Baird's Farm, feel free to de-train and walk around on the historic farm, explore, and buy some country goodies such as apples and apple cider! This is a whole day trip that the family will be sure to enjoy. There will be food available on the diners for an extra charge. Order tickets online using the "info" link to the right. |
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| Sun 10/25 |
Haunted Railyard at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sun 10/25 |
Halloween Chills '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Visit the Haunted Museum and be greeted by Vampira and her Ghoulish Friends. Halloween candy treats for all. 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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| Sat 10/31 |
C&O 614 Steam Excursion. Ride behind C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier #614 on a scenic excursion from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY via NJ Transit's Main Line. The trips will leave Hoboken at 9:30 A.M. and return at 6:14 P.M. Passengers may also board at Ridgewood, N.J. at 10:00AM and return at 5:30 PM. Fares will be $75.00 in coach, and $250.00 in First Class (which includes continental breakfast, BBQ chicken dinner next to the turntable in Port Jervis, and full beverage service all day). Children's coach fare is $50. Consist will be NJ Transit Comet series commuter coaches, snack souvenier car and four privately owned parlor lounge First Class cars. Of particular interest to railfans, thanks to the United Railroad Historical Society there will be a total of 3 open-air cars on the 1998 Port Jervis trains, thus assuring everyone of ample opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and thrills of this maginificent engine working at mainline speeds. The 614's cab will be open for inspection at Hoboken each trip morning (for ticket holders) from 7AM to 8:45AM and again during the sevice stop at Port Jervis prior to her being turned on the turntable. A series of three photo runbys will be operated at Port Jervis. Early reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone with Visa/MasterCard by calling (908)-236-2200. |
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| NOVEMBER 1998 | ||
| Sun 11/1 |
C&O 614 Steam Excursion. Ride behind C&O 4-8-4 Greenbrier #614 on a scenic excursion from Hoboken, NJ to Port Jervis, NY via NJ Transit's Main Line. The trips will leave Hoboken at 9:30 A.M. and return at 6:14 P.M. Passengers may also board at Ridgewood, N.J. at 10:00AM and return at 5:30 PM. Fares will be $75.00 in coach, and $250.00 in First Class (which includes continental breakfast, BBQ chicken dinner next to the turntable in Port Jervis, and full beverage service all day). Children's coach fare is $50. Consist will be NJ Transit Comet series commuter coaches, snack souvenier car and four privately owned parlor lounge First Class cars. Of particular interest to railfans, thanks to the United Railroad Historical Society there will be a total of 3 open-air cars on the 1998 Port Jervis trains, thus assuring everyone of ample opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and thrills of this maginificent engine working at mainline speeds. The 614's cab will be open for inspection at Hoboken each trip morning (for ticket holders) from 7AM to 8:45AM and again during the sevice stop at Port Jervis prior to her being turned on the turntable. A series of three photo runbys will be operated at Port Jervis. Early reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by phone with Visa/MasterCard by calling (908)-236-2200. |
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| Sat 11/7 |
Steam on the Susquehanna. The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society will be running trips from Susquehanna Transfer (the North Bergen Park & Ride) to Baird's Farm in beautiful Warwick, New York. Enjoy your day on the train and eat in one of the two dining cars that will be serving food on the train. There will be First Class, Dome, Deluxe, and Coach seats available. The Star of the day will be the Susquehanna's Steam Locomotive #142. Relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Northern New Jersey and New York State. Upon reaching Baird's Farm, feel free to de-train and walk around on the historic farm, explore, and buy some country goodies such as apples and apple cider! This is a whole day trip that the family will be sure to enjoy. There will be food available on the diners for an extra charge. Order tickets online using the "info" link to the right. |
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| Sat 11/7 |
Danbury Rail Yard Locals at Danbury Railway Museum. Rides in the Rail Yard. The Rail Yard Local takes you for a 20 minute tour of the Danbury Rail Yard which includes viewing and a ride on a real operating turntable. Featured equipment is Alco RS-1 Diesel (cab rides), vintage 1925 coach, and 1944 New Haven caboose (caboose rides). Train leaves 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, and 3:45. To order by phone call: 203-778-8337 Thur-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, or 203-798-0544 evenings. |
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| Sun 11/8 |
Steam on the Susquehanna. The New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society will be running trips from Susquehanna Transfer (the North Bergen Park & Ride) to Baird's Farm in beautiful Warwick, New York. Enjoy your day on the train and eat in one of the two dining cars that will be serving food on the train. There will be First Class, Dome, Deluxe, and Coach seats available. The Star of the day will be the Susquehanna's Steam Locomotive #142. Relax and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Northern New Jersey and New York State. Upon reaching Baird's Farm, feel free to de-train and walk around on the historic farm, explore, and buy some country goodies such as apples and apple cider! This is a whole day trip that the family will be sure to enjoy. There will be food available on the diners for an extra charge. Order tickets online using the "info" link to the right. |
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| DECEMBER 1998 | ||
| Sat 12/5 |
Holiday Express to New York from Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sat 12/5 |
Santa Claus Special '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Bring the kids and ride the train with Santa Claus. Trains depart at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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| Sun 12/6 |
Santa Claus Special '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Bring the kids and ride the train with Santa Claus. Trains depart at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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| Sat 12/12 |
Santa Trains at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sat 12/12 |
Santa Claus Special '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Bring the kids and ride the train with Santa Claus. Trains depart at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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| Sun 12/13 |
Santa Trains at Danbury Railway Museum. Details to come. |
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| Sun 12/13 |
Santa Claus Special '98 at Whippany Railway Museum. Bring the kids and ride the train with Santa Claus. Trains depart at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. Call (973)-887-8177 for more details. |
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Last material modification: July 18, 1998.