Rare Mileage Mixed Train Weekend
June 25-26, 2011
The Arkansas-Boston Mountain Chapter, NRHS, will host a unique mixed train ride traveling north from Springdale, Arkansas. This is the first ever mixed train to operate on the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad north of Springdale, Arkansas. The last Frisco Railroad passenger train ran on this track in September, 1965.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
10:30 am- 12:00 pm A&M ALCO Locomotive Shop Tours
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration in the Kansas City Room at the Jones Center for
Families, 922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale, AR
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch (at your expense)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Northwest Arkansas Rail history /A & M programs in the Kansas City Room at the Jones Center
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Dinner at the Depot (included)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Excursion train consist photo shoot at the Springdale Depot
Sunday, 26, 2011
7:30 am - Registration at the Depot, 306 E. Emma
8:00 am – 4 pm 85 mile roundtrip mixed train trip to Butterfield, Missouri.
Trip includes three photo opportunities and box lunch on train.
Equipment
Engine- ALCO Diesel engine
Coach – restored 1920’s vintage cars / includes A/C
First Class– 1955 ex-Long Island RR Parlor Car / includes A/C (Handicap Accessible)
Caboose – (ex Reserve Mining No. 19) / no air conditioning
Freight- Gondola, box car and spine car (subject to availability)
Hotel Accommodations:
Holiday Inn & Convention Center, 1500 So. 48th Street,, Springdale, AR is offering a special daily rate of $77.80 (including all taxes and the hot buffet breakfast). Call the Holiday Inn at 479-751-8300 for hotel reservations. These rooms are limited and available on “first come - first served” basis. Please mention the Mixed Train Excursion to obtain the special rate.
See following page for order form
Order Form
Event Prices, per person (same prices per child), are as follows:
Coach-restored 1920s vintage cars with AC and operable windows- $80.00
Parlor-1955 ex-Long Island RR Parlor Car with AC- $100.00 (Capacity-40)
Caboose-Non-air conditioned ex Reserve Mining No. 19) - $120.00 (Capacity-10)
Please complete this form and return with check, payable to "ABMT ", to
Quad Chapter Event
PO Box 1303
Springdale, AR 72765-1303
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City/State/ZIP________________________________________________________________
Telephone No. _____________ E-mail Address________________________
Saturday (No.) Sunday (No.)
____ x $25.00 Coach ____ x $80.00 $____
____x $25.00 Parlor ____ x $100.00 $____
____x $25.00 Caboose ____ x 120.00 $____
Grand Total $____
(Please make check payable to "ABMT")
Yes No
Will you accept Parlor if Caboose is sold out ? __ __
Will you accept Coach if Parlor Car is sold out ? __ __
Names of party members (for name tags) _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
No refunds given after June 15. Questions ? – Call 479-419-9674 or 479-927-3163
Hotel Accommodations- We have arranged discounted rates for attendees at the recently renovated Holiday Inn & Convention Center, 1500 S. 48th St. Springdale, AR 72762. The rate for a standard room is $77.80 including hot buffet breakfast and all taxes. Please call the hotel at 479-751-8300 for reservations. Be sure to mention Arkansas-Boston Mountains Chapter rare mileage trip to obtain the discount.
Legal Disclaimer – The Arkansas –Boston Mountains Chapter (“Chapter”) , National Railway Historical Society is acting merely as agent in arranging this event. By participating in this event you agree to hold the Chapter , its officers and members harmless from any claims for damage or injury relating to this event. Please note that the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Company reserves the right to substitute equipment, change the schedule or make other changes as warranted by the circumstances. Qcf-01-4/11 Rev.
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