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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.

Rio Grande 463 – Photo Charter by Friends of Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

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A mixed train photo charter featuring Locomotive 463 in the Flying Rio Grande herald will take place on August 3, 2024, departing from Antonito, CO, at 7:00 AM and returning at 6:30 PM. This event includes multiple photo runbys en route to Osier and back, with a night photo shoot from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. A box lunch, water, and snacks are included in the fare price. Capacity is limited to 60 passengers to ensure ample photo opportunities.

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.

Iron Horse Rambles – Reading & Northern 2102

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On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the Iron Horse Ramble will take passengers from Nesquehoning to Pittston, PA. This event features a ride behind the historic T-1 steam locomotive #2102 along the picturesque Lehigh Division. Attendees will arrive in Pittston just in time for the annual Tomato Festival, which offers great food, a spaghetti eating contest, rides, bingo, live entertainment, and the Little Mr. and Miss Tomato contests. After enjoying the festivities, passengers will return to Nesquehoning in the evening.

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.