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Nobody was injured Saturday when the Secret City Excursion Train derailed four miles from its starting point at Oak Ridge. However, the Alco  C420 No. 1315 tipped and landed on its side, while a caboose was only tipped partway over.

By theoakridger at 06/21/2010 19:08

Train back on track, no injuries reported | Twitravel | Best …

Train back on track, no injuries reported The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train partially derailed Saturday afternoon at the height of the Secret City.

Publish Date: 06/21/2010 22:14

http://twitravel.com/best-destinations/train-back-on-track-no-injuries-reported.html

‘Secret City‘ train derails with passengers on board

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT)– A Secret City train gave passengers a jolt after it jumped the track and spilled onto the street Saturday afternoon. About 3:20 p.m., an excursion train in Oak Ridge derailed on the tracks along Blair Road not …

Publish Date: 06/19/2010 23:56

http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/96730034.html

Manhattan Project’s secrets no longer shrouded at Oak Ridge, Tenn.

The birthplace of the atomic age.

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The West Virginia Greenbrier Resort invests in a luxury train and hosts job fair for needed hospitality staff.

Keeneland could have luxury train » Public Golf Virginia

The famous Greenbrier resort has formed a partnership with Keeneland to benefit businesses and their well-heeled guests. One idea: Running the $15 million Greenbrier Express train between Lexington and the West Virginia resort. …

Publish Date: 06/17/2010 19:21

http://publicgolfvirginia.com/?p=308

Fun Fare Travels – Schedule Bus, Coach, Train, Flight, Cruis …

Fun Fare Travels Schedule Bus, Coach, Train, Flight, Cruis Greenbrier owner says $15M tourism train in works BusinessWeek. The owner of The Greenbrier says the resort is investing $15 million in a luxury train that should be operating …

Publish Date: 06/16/2010 22:40

http://www.travelflightshotels.com/all-top-stories/travel-trends/fun-fare-travels-schedule-bus-coach-train-flight-cruis

Train may be part of Greenbrier-Keeneland alliance – News – The …

When resort officials originally discussed the resort train last fall, it was envisioned for a 5-hour run between The Greenbrier and Union Station in Washington, D.C. But it could end up taking guests to and from Keeneland on existing …

Publish Date: 06/16/2010 23:45

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Justice: The Greenbrier investing $15M into train that could go to …

MORGANTOWN, W.VA. — The owner of The Greenbrier says the resort is investing $15 million in a luxury train that should be operating in 12 to 14 months. Jim Justice says the Greenbrier Express will feature the last steam engine ever made …

Publish Date: 06/16/2010 16:35

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/breaking/greenbrier-owner-says-15m-tourism-train-in-works-96505679.html

Justice Announces Partnership with Keeneland – NewsPlurk

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – The owner of The Greenbrier says the resort is investing $15 million in a luxury train that should be operating in 12 to 14 months…. CanadianBusiness.com ( 6/16/2010 1:52:55 PM -08:00 ) …

Publish Date: 06/16/2010 17:54

http://business.newsplurk.com/2010/06/justice-announces-partnership-with.html

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Greenbrier Investing Millions in a Luxury Train. Jun 17, 2010 Luxury Travel. The owner of The Greenbrier says the resort is investing $15 million in a luxury train that should be operating in 12 to 14 months. Follow this link: …

Publish Date: 06/17/2010 11:23

http://www.ourhappytime.com/?p=8203

Greenbrier Resort Hosts Job Fair in Charleston

Job seekers are at the Charleston Civic Center Wednesday trying to land a job at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs.

Publish Date: 06/16/2010 11:25

http://www.wsaz.com/home/headlines/96472844.html

PETERSBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia Rails 2010 committee has announced that the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 2-8-0 steam locomotive No. 734 will not be able to attend the 100 year celebration of trains in Petersburg, WV, June 25-27.

According to the WVR 2010 Committee, CSX declined to move the steam engine.  The WMSR is scheduled to send EMD GP30 in its place. Former Baltimore & Ohio F7A 722 is slated to replaced the 734 in excursion duty. In addition, passengers will also receive a voucher to be redeemed by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, Md., for a ride behind the 734 at no additional charge.

The decision was made by CSX, after giving tentative approval in early April, that the steam locomotive could not be shipped the 10 miles to the South Branch Railroad from Cumberland, MD over CSX rails.

The first steam locomotive, No. 17 from the New Hope Valley Railroad, will be arriving June 18th to Petersburg, WV from North Carolina. Steam locomotive No. 75 will arrive June 23 from Scranton, PA. The rest of the locomotives will arrive June 24.

West Virginia Rails 2010 is geared for children of all ages. Interactive exhibits are set up for viewing as well as large model trains. Train rides are offered in different lengths and times to best accommodate your schedule. Take a one hour round trip or an all-day excursion in first class.

For more information on the event, go to http://www.wvrails2010.com/.
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Treat dad this Father’s Day

Free train rides this month also include  free train rides on Fathers Day!

Centsible in Seattle: Free Train Ride for Fathers – Northwest …

Free Train Ride for Fathers – Northwest Railway Museum. >> Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Father’s Day Weekend – Fathers ride free with a paying child of any age on Father’s Day Weekend, June 19 & 20, 2010. Go here for schedule and details. …

Publish Date: 06/15/2010 14:58

http://centsibleinseattle.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-train-ride-for-fathers-northwest.html

Things to do on Father’s Day 2010 in Dallas-Fort Worth | www …

What does Dad want more than a train ride to Grapevine? The best part is that all dads ride FREE — when accompanied by their families. Unattended dads will pay the price like everyone else. Dads who are willing to prove they have …

Publish Date: 06/14/2010 17:00

http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2010/jun/14/fathers-day-2010-dallas-fort-worth/

themorningcall.com: Lehigh Valley Parenting Blog

The Delaware River Railroad in Phillipsburg, N.J., is giving all fathers a free ride Saturday and Sunday Father for Father’s Day when accompanied by a ticketed rider. Enjoy an hour-plus steam train ride along the Delaware River at 11 …

Publish Date: 06/15/2010 11:27

http://blogs.mcall.com/parents/2010/06/special-deals-for-dads-for-fathers-day.html

Mountain Home News: Local News: Free train rides emphasize …

Idaho Operation Lifesaver, in conjunction with Union Pacific Railroad, offers free train rides to Mountain Home residents June 18 as part of a safety initiative. Seating is limited to 150 passengers with departures scheduled for 5, …

Publish Date: 06/12/2010 12:05

http://www.mountainhomenews.com/story/1642104.html

Union Pacific offers free train rides – Spokesman.com – June 8, 2010

Union Pacific Railroad is offering free train rides across the Rathdrum Prairie on June 22 as part of a wider effort to prevent accidents at rail crossings.

Publish Date: 06/08/2010 3:00

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jun/08/union-pacific-offers-free

ISP announces free train rides in north Idaho for railroad safety …

The Idaho State Police (ISP) announced Friday a free train ride for 150 people to raise railroad safety awareness. The ride will be provided at no cost to ISP by Union Pacific Railroad in north Idaho. Tickets for the ride will be given …

Publish Date: 06/07/2010 16:38

http://www.idahoreporter.com/2010/isp-announces-free-train-rides-in-north-idaho-for-railroad-safety-awarenes/

Union Pacific 4-8-4 steam locomotive No. 844 will travel to Milliken, Colo., later this month to participate in the town’s centennial celebration. The engine will sit on public display Saturday, June 26.

The event marks the first time No. 844 has traveled on UP’s branch to Fort Collins and Boettcher, Colo., which diverges from UP’s Denver-Cheyenne, Wyo., route at Greeley, Colo.

No. 844 is to depart Cheyenne at 5 p.m. on June 25, and is to arrive around 7:30 at Milliken. It will be displayed there from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the 26th. It’s scheduled to depart Milliken at 7 p.m. and arrive back at 10:30.

Fans can follow No. 844’s journey at www.twitter.com/up_steam.

For more on Colorado train rides, visit www.scenicrailexcursions.com/colorado_trainrides.php

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad has announced  one of the first scenic train rides out on the newly reopened line from Elbe, WA across the Nisqually River bridge on June 12. This exclusive  charter aboard will feature two steam locomotives-in  a doubleheader configuration. This scenic train ride will  run past Mineral and Divide to a turnaround at one of the largest wooden trestles in the Northwest. They are expected to feature both the Rayonier #2, a Willamette geared engine which just returned to service last summer, as well as another of the MRSR collection. If it completes its restoration in time, they may be taking out the Rayonier #70, a Baldwin 2-8-2 rod locomotive. Backup will  most likely be the Hillcrest Lumber #10, a Climax geared engine, but final motive power is at the discretion of railroad personnel.

A minimum of three photo runbys have been scheduled and more will be added if time permits. A full catered BBQ meal is included on the return trip to complete your day at the Mineral Lake pavillion. An open car will be part of our consist to enjoy the fresh air and unparalleled views.

As this trip is limited to less than 100 passengers, and it is  highly recommended that you make your reservations ASAP.

For more on scenic train rides in Washington, be sure to visit www.ScenicRailExcursions.com/washington_trainrides.php

Oregon Coast – There’s a bit of living history coming up as an antique railroad car takes to the coastal rails for special trips, while a new park on the central coast is tied to a stunning hotel renovation.

On the north coast, Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad is offering two types of old school excursions for 2010. The group is a non-profit museum group established to preserve antique railroad equipment for the enjoyment of future generations, and it’s creating a unique opportunity for time travel on the rails aboard a 1910 Heisler Steam Locomotive.

The first is a shorter coastal excursion which travels between Garibaldi and Rockaway Beach. This hour and a half round trip gives you views of Tillamook Bay and the ocean. These trips begin operation Saturday, May 29 and run through the end of September.

The second trip is a three-hour Sunset Dinner Train excursion. While enjoying sights of Tillamook Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and Nehalem Bay, passengers dine on a four-course meal. Dates for this excursion are Mother’s Day, May 9, and May 29, June 19, July 17 and 31, August 14 and 28, September 18, October 23, and December 4.

2010 will also bring an addition to the fleet. A 1924 ex-Southern Pacific Pullman Coach car slated to be ready for service this summer will increase seating capacity by 96 almost doubling the current capacity. Passengers will now be able to choose indoor or open air seating.

For more on Oregon train rides, visit: www.scenicrailexcursions.com/oregon_trainrides.php

The Southern Appalachia Railway Museum has announced a series of special train rides, from Monday, May 17, through Sunday, May 23, 2010,  covering all of the available trackage on the Upper Hudson River Railroad, Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad, Arcade & Attica Railroad, Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Kiski Junction Railroad, and Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad.  The seven days of train rides include travel across New York and Pennsylvania and will travel  over these unique operations, often covering routes not normally covered by their regularly scheduled passenger excursion services.  This is your chance to ride all of these lines in only one visit to the area. These trips include stated meals, photo runbys, and stops at several restored stations along the lines.

For complete details, visit: http://www.southernappalachia.railway.museum/, Upper Hudson to SW Penn Rare Mileage Trail trips – May 2010

NX13 is seen here hitting whats left of the diamond originally between the Housatonic and New England Central Railroads.

NORTH CANAAN, Conn. — Housatonic Railroad will run excursion trains for North Canaan’s Railroad Days celebration in July. Despite its name, the long-standing town tradition has been without train rides or railroad displays of any kind for many years.

Housatonic Superintendent Rick Abramson said the railroad’s participation will include trips between North Canaan and Great Barrington, Mass. It’ll also include display of a Housatonic GP35 and the railroad’s “Housyboose” caboose; both will be open for public walk-throughs.

Excursions will operate July 10, 11, and 18, with North Canaan departures at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m., and Great Barrington departures at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. Tickets will be available through the Canaan Chamber of Commerce.

The railroad plans to use borrowed ex-Lackawanna MUs from the Berkshire Scenic Railway. All proceeds will go toward completing renovation of Canaan Union Station.

For more on Connecticut trains rides, visit: www.scenicrailexcursions.com/connecticut_trainrides.php

A very difficult decision has been made by Durand Union Station, Great Lakes
Central,and the Steam Railroading Institute to cancel the upcoming excursions
for the 35th Annual Durand Railroad Days, to be held May 15th and 16th.

After initial approval and much discussion with Canadian National about being
able to board at the Durand Union Station as a Great Lakes Central excursion,
it was determined that the liability insurance policy required by CN to allow
the excursion to carry passengers was more than the parties felt they could
justifiably afford. This would have been the first train excursions for
Railroad Days in nearly a decade, and all involved are disappointed, but in the
end it was felt this was the only remaining course of action.

It should be noted that every possible option was looked upon by the parties
involved for providing an alternative that would allow the excursions to continue.
Discussions were held about the potential of running the trips from Pitt Junction
and continuing south as planned to Cohoctah.The distance from the Durand Railroad
Days event (over one mile),not to mention the logistics and costs of the busing,
quickly eliminated this as an option. Brief discussions were also held with
RailAmerica as well about boarding northeast of the diamond, however similar
issues arose and the parties involved decided it was best to cancel the excursions.

Durand Railroad Days was established in May of 1975 to pay tribute to the rail
industry that helped develop the nation and was responsible for the settlement of
Durand, Michigan late in the 1870's. 

For further info on the event, please check out Durand Railroad Days website at
http://www.durandrailroaddays.com, or the Durand Union Station website at
http://durandstation.org/

For more on train rides in Michigan, visit: 
www.scenicrailexcursions.com/michigan_trainrides.php