Archive for May 1st, 2012
RR Museum of PA Highlights History of a Fallen Flag Railroad During Conrail Days
Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA – The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will highlight the history of a fallen flag railroad during Conrail Days on Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 13, 2012. This program is presented in partnership with the Conrail Historical Society. [Read More]
“Sip and Supper” Wine Education on The Napa Wine Train
Winemaker-lead tasting followed by gourmet meal on-board (NAPA, CA) Dinner on the Napa Wine Train just got a little more informative. Wine Train package, “Sip and Supper,” begins with an intimate 90-minute winemaker-lead education of four unique wines. After the [Read More]
Best of British at the Spring Steam Gala
The May Day Bank Holiday sees the start of the first major special event of the season on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The Spring Steam Gala will be held over two weekends from Friday 4th to Monday 7th and Friday 11th to Monday 13th May. Altogether ten different steam [Read More]
Photo Report– ‘Orient Express’ Steam Locomotive Runs to Swanage
A mighty 1940s ‘Orient Express’ steam locomotive has hauled a prestigious excursion train from London to Corfe Castle and Swanage – 46 years after British Rail banned the massive engine from running down to the Purbeck seaside resort. Pulled by the 150-ton [Read More]
Central Coast Railroad Festival Offers National Train Day & Summer Wine Rail Excursions
Wine Rail Excursions Continue on the 2nd Sunday of Each Month – Plus Special NTD Family Excursions & More The Central Coast Railroad Festival is expanding its offering of unique rail excursions on the California Central Coast. CCRRF Wine Rail Excursions will continue [Read More]
Stratford Weekend at the Mid Norfolk Railway
“STRATFORD WEEKEND”, Saturday 5th to Monday 7th May . The MNR is “home” to diesel locomotives 31235, 37003 and 47596 which were based at the Stratford Depot; all 3 are “diagrammed” to work, every day of our event. On Saturday 5th, a reunion will be held at [Read More]
