The Western Pacific Railroad Historical Society and the Feather River Rail Society formally invite you to the 14th annual Western Pacific Historical Society Convention in Stockton, California April 16th and 17th, 2010 at the Clarion Inn Hotel & Suites, 4219 East Waterloo Road (at Hwy.99), Stockton, CA 95215

Presentations include:
Tidewater Southern Motive Power – Eugene Vicknair
WP’s Last Decade Portola-Salt Lake – Dick Dorn
Sacramento Northern before and after the merger – Dave Stanley
WP’s Final 4 F-Units – Wayne Monger
WP postcards – Loren Dunlap
Sacramento’s R Street line – Tom Campbell
The Willing people of the WPRM – Tom Carter & David Epling
WP in Nevada – Wayne Monger

Also Vendor’s selling Western Pacific merchandise, models and antiques, and Saturday banquet with a panel of former WP employees sharing some of their unique tales of the Feather River Route.

Registration/check in starts Friday April 16th at 12:00 noon.
Pre-Registration is open at www.wprrhs.org and closes April 5, 2009
Please note that membership in FRRS is not mandatory to attend the convention & banquet.

Deluxe fare tickets (includes banquet) - $60.00 per person*
Convention Only - $35.00* ($40 at the door)
Banquet Only - $30.00*
Convention Only (On-Site Registration) - $40.00

Deluxe Fare ticket and/or banquet are not available if registration is received after April 5, 2010.
Registration on the day of convention is $40.00
There is no charge for non-rail spouses to attend except for banquet
*Note that tickets purchased online will include a small convenience fee in addition to the above fares.

Register at www.wprrhs.org for on-line registration via Pay-Pal/Credit Card or by Postal Mail. Registrations must be received by April 5th, 2010.

Special room rates available at $69.00 for single bed or $79.00 double bedroom and can be secured by calling 209-931-3131 and mentioning room code “Western Pacific”. These rooms are available on a first come, first served basis and does not include applicable taxes.

Please make plans to join us for this milestone 14th annual convention on April 16-17 and a fun filled weekend with the Western Pacific Railroad Company!

For latest convention news, check the WPRRHS Website at www.wprrhs.org or by contacting Convention Chair Tom Carter at tomwcarter@gmail.com