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| Tweetsie Railfan Weekend September 9-10 https://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21247 |
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| Author: | TweetsieEngineer [ Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tweetsie Railfan Weekend September 9-10 |
North Carolina's only all steam railroad will be having there 2nd annual railfan event, on the weekend of September 9-10. This the only time of the year Tweetsie will have both of our historic narrow gauge locomotives and the 1870's vintage passenger coach operating. Engine #12 will be lettered in authentic ET&WNC lettering (different from the 2005 event) Schedule of special events Railfan Ticket (2-day pass) required for events with a * Adults $42 Age 3-12 $28 Golden Rail Season Pass Holders – No charge, but must obtain Railfan TIcket Saturday, September 9th *9:00 a.m. Park Opens, Railfan Ticket holders can view the engine crew preparing ET&WNC #12 for the day's runs at the Train Shop 9:30 a.m. First run of #190 with Wild West Train for all park guests (Last departure will be at approx. 5:00 p.m.) 9:35 a.m. #12 to enter main line, back up, gets water, and be at the Pavilion in Tweetsie Junction when #190 returns from 1st run *10:00 First run of #12 pulling coach #5 for Railfan Ticket holders. (Last departure will be at approx. 4:45 pm). Due to its design, Coach #5 is not wheelchair accessible. There will be no train shows on this train. *9:30 am -- 5:00 pm Memorabilia Room open for Railfan Ticket holders *11:00 a.m. Shop Tour for Railfan Ticket holders *3:00 p.m. Shop Tour for Railfan Ticket holders *6:00 p.m. Photo special to depart for Railfan Ticket holders; board #190 train. Locations for photo run-bys will be the trestle area, and Frontier Town area. There will 2 chances to photo both trains at each location. *All Day: Cab rides available by drawing to Railfan ticket holders; 1 person per ride on #190, and 1 person per ride on #12. Drawings will be held on Coach #5 before each departure. All Day: ET&WNC Films will be shown in Palace between Palace Shows for all park guests Sunday, September 10th Doubleheader train rides all day for all park guests *Shop tours for Railfan Ticket holders at 11:00 and 3:00 All Day: ET&WNC Films will be shown in Palace between Palace Shows for all park guests For more info contact me at tweetsieengineer@gmail.com For tickets visit tweetsie's website www.tweetsie.com -- Tim Smith Engineer, TRR & V.P. ET&WNC RR HS |
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