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Prairie Village – Railroad Days

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The Prairie Village, Herman & Milwaukee Railroad will host "A Day on the Prairie" on Saturday, July 20, 2024, as part of the Planes, Trains & Automobiles event two miles west of Madison, South Dakota on Hwy 34. The event includes all-day rides on a train, doodlebug, and motorcars, along with tours of the roundhouse, model train layouts, and the “Emmanuel” Chapel Car. Special activities include a presentation by Rick Mills at 2:00 PM in the Lawrence Welk Opera House and a church service on Sunday at 10:00 AM in the Chapel Car.

Huckleberry Railroad – Railfan Weekend

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The Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad Railfan Weekend, co-sponsored by Genesee County Park and Mid-Michigan Railway Historical Society, invites rail enthusiasts to explore the history of the Huckleberry Railroad. Visitors can enjoy train shop tours, historical rail interpretations, and various special weekend programs, including model train displays, a Hobo Camp, railroad shop tours, sing-alongs, and photo opportunities.

Tweetsie Railroad – Railroad Heritage Weekend

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Celebrate the golden age of steam locomotives at the Tweetsie Railroad Heritage Weekend on August 24-25, 2024, in Blowing Rock, NC. Enjoy rides behind historic locomotives, including a special 1870s vintage No. 5 Coach Car for a $5 donation supporting railroad preservation projects. The weekend includes locomotive shop tours, a memorabilia room with historic artifacts, and an exclusive evening photo session on Saturday. All activities, except the special train ride, are included in the regular admission price.

White Pass & Yukon Railway – Rail Enthusiast Spectacular by Trains & Travel International

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The White Pass & Yukon Railway will host three charter trains featuring steam and diesel locomotives on a 68-mile route between Skagway, Alaska, and Carcross, Yukon, after the cruise ship season in 2024. The charters will include steam locomotive No. 73, a 2-8-2 Baldwin built in 1947, a General Electric shovel nose diesel, and an Alco/Montreal low hood DL535. The trains will traverse the rugged terrain, offering photo run-bys along sheer rock cliffs, wooden trestles, and tunnels. This event marks the return of railfan charters to the White Pass & Yukon Railroad after a 20-year hiatus.

Vermont Rail System – Railfan Weekend by Trains Magazine

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Join Trains Magazine for a railfan weekend on the Vermont Rail System, September 28-29, 2024. Enjoy a relaxing ride through the Vermont countryside on a chartered train, tentatively powered by Vermont Rail System Alco RS-1 No. 405. The itinerary includes a round trip from Rutland to Bellows Falls on September 28 and from Rutland to Burlington on September 29. The event includes roundtrip rail fare, photo stops at scenic locations, and a box lunch served on board both days.

East Broad Top – Railfan Spectacular by Trains & Travel International

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The East Broad Top Railfan Spectacular will take place on October 11, 2024. The event features locomotive No. 16, a Baldwin 2-8-2 built in 1916, pulling a train of coal hopper cars and coaches through the scenic Aughwick Valley. The morning will include multiple photo run-bys between Orbisonia (Rockhill Furnace) and Colgate Grove, followed by an afternoon workshop tour at Rockhill Furnace. Participants will also visit the Friends of the East Broad Top Museum, take a walking tour to the Robertsdale Coal Mine, try out a railbike, and ride the historic trolleys at the Rockhill Trolley Museum.