August 27, 2005: Iron Horse Festival. Join Bluewater for a pleasant, all-day tour to “Iron Horse Festival” in historic St. Thomas, Ontario. At the festival, you will have approximately three hours to ride behind a steam locomotive (former Essex Terminal Railway 0-6-0 #9) at a time of your choosing, visit the Elgin County Railway Museum (located in the former Michigan Central shops, built in 1913), tour the town and take in other festival activities. Among the many exhibits on display are: Canadian National Railways 4-6-4 #5700, Reading Railroad 4-8-4 #2100, London & Port Stanley electric railway equipment and New York Central Pullman sleeper Cascade Lane.On our way home, we will enjoy a fine buffet dinner in the Wayside Dining Lounge. The full Iron Horse Festival package is only $85. Seating is limited, so order early. All passengers must carry a birth certificate (or passport) and a driver’s license (or State-issued photo identification).Departure aboard luxury motor coach will be at 8:00 AM sharp from Henry Ford Centennial Library parking lot in Dearborn (south side of Michigan Avenue, east of Southfield; boarding map will be sent with tickets). Return will be approximately 7:30-8:00 PM.