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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.