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Father's Day Events - 2012
Jun 14, 2012
By Peter De Keles |
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I've updated the list with your sugesstions. It's time to start planning a road trip to a Father's Day Train Event. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.
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If you don't feel like cleaning track, charging your batteries or getting a head of steam up for a Father's Day celebration, then it's time to start making some plans.
Father's Day seems to get more train press than Mother's Day. We all know that Garden Railroading is non-discriminating as to who participates.
So let's use Father's Day weekend as an excuse to celebrate trains. Here are just a few ideas out of the myriad of possibilities. I've included locations in the USA, Canada and the UK.
June 16th-17th, Perris CA
Orange Empire Railway Museum.
"Join Dad for a ride into the past on the Big Red Cars of the Pacific Electric. Although we operate selected PE cars throughout the year, this is the weekend when we have the largest group of Big Red Cars of the Pacific Electric out to ride and photograph.
Once again this year the Southern California Traction Club on hand with their giant HO Scale model trolley layout.
On Sunday we'll also have a family barbeque from Noon-2 pm. Admission to the grounds is free, regular prices apply for train ride tickets ($12 adults, $8 children 5-11). Advance paid reservations are required for the BBQ."
Orange Empire Railway Museum
June 16th-17th, Spencer, NC
N.C. Transportation Museum.
For the first time since 1994, you can ride behind a real coal-fired steam locomotive on mainline tracks in North Carolina when the N.C. Transportation Museum hosts passenger train excursions June 16 and 17. Part of the 21st Century Steam program, the trips are being offered in cooperation with Norfolk Southern Corp. and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
Three one and a half hour round trip journeys will be offered each day from the N.C. Transportation Museum to the town of Barber, N.C. and back. Power will be a genuine Southern Railway steam locomotive, No. 630, built in 1904 and once used to pull freight trains in North Carolina.
NC Transportation Museum
June 16th-17th, Valparaiso, IN
Taltree Railway Garden.
The Taltree Railway Garden tells amazing stories of American railroads in the context of a large display garden. Railway Lines include: Canyon, Mining, Mountain, Prairie, Steam Passenger, Steel Mills, and the South Shore Line.
The Taltree Railway Garden is open from April 1 through October 31 from 8 am to 7 pm, with trains running from 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Taltree Railway Garden
June 15th-16th, Spokane, WA
Inland Empire Railway Historical Society (Inland Northwest Rail Museum)
Open House at the Spokane Fairgrounds. 10 AM to 3 PM. Tour museum train, view other rail equipment, displays, photo ops and depot gift shop. A bluegrass band will be entertaining through the day on Saturday only. $5.00 per car load and $10.00 for a bus load.
Inland Empire Railway Historical Society
June 16th, Portland, OR
The Rose City Garden Railroad Society Summer Tour of Portland area layouts from 10AM to 5PM. Booklets with directions are available from local area hobby shops and some garden centers for $10 per family (grandkids to grandparents count as one family).
Rose City Garden Railroad Society Summer Tour
June 16th-17th, Mossleigh, AB, Canada
Train Days at Aspen Crossing. Rocky Mountain Model Railroad Society will have a fantastic display running through a variety of plants, kid's train rides, live entertainment, petting zoo and more. 1-866-440-3500
Train Days at Aspen Crossing
June 16th, Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Model Railroad Show & Sale Saturday, June 16th, 2012, 9 am to 4 pm North Florida Fairgrounds in Buildings #2 and #4! We have expanded, and this year's show is going to be bigger and better than ever! Over 36 vendors, 145 tables, and 13 highly detailed layouts from G to Z!
Because of past successes and the popularity of our show we have expanded to add an additional building! That is 10,800 square feet MORE than last year. The show is sponsored by the Big Bend Model Railroad Association
Tallahassee Model Railroad Show
June 16th-17th, Jefferson, TX
Historic Jefferson Railway, Father's Day Express Fathers receive a 10% discount when accompanied by their children and a free Father's Day gift. The Historic Jefferson Railway recreates the Golden Era of Steam railroading on our narrated day trains. Steam hissing, whistle blowing and pistons chuggin, Old Engine #7 will take you on a 40-minute scenic trip along the Big Cypress Bayou.
As you roll through the history laden Piney Woods, you'll view a Confederate Powder Magazine and traverse the site of one of the oldest, historical towns in Texas.
http://jeffersonrailway.com
June 16th, Levittown, PA
The South Eastern Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society (SEPGRS) is a nonprofit organization whose members own and operate G-Scale trains in their own homes and garden settings as well as setting up displays for various train shows in the Southeastern Pennsylvania/New Jersey area.
In addition to the floor display there will be other train displays, vendors including local model railroading suppliers and outdoor plants, and food. St. Paul Episcopal Church 89 Pinewood Drive Levittown, PA
South Eastern Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society
June 16th, Wickersham, WA
Lake Whatcom Railway. Ride the authentic full size old Northern Pacific train in Wickersham, Washington. Your ride starts in Wickersham and first goes a short distance along Highway 9, then through a small tunnel, along Mirror Lake, and out into the woods.
There is a stop at a meadow in the woods where people can get off and explore the area including looking at the engine or hiking a short distance to a waterfall.a father can ride for half price when accompanied by a full fare paying passenger.
Lake Whatcom Railway
June 16th, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Waterloo Central Railway
Once again we will honour and celebrate our fathers on Saturday, June 16th, the day before Father's Day. As with previous years, Dad's get to ride free when they are accompanied by at least one fare-paying family member. Tickets may be purchased online or at our station.
Waterloo Central Railway
June 17th, Fort Steele, BC, Canada
Father's Day at the Fort Steele Railway! Throughout the day... special displays, BBQ, engine shed tours and entertainment. Steam train rides from 11am - 5pm.
Fort Steele Railway
June 17th, Aylsham, Norfolk, UK
Bure Valley Railway. Norfolk's longest fifteen inch gauge line runs between the ancient market town of Aylsham and Wroxham, the 'Capital of the Norfolk Broads' with country stations serving the villages of Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall.
The 18 mile round trip runs through the picturesque Bure valley countryside following the meandering river through meadowland and ancient pasture stopping occasionally at small country villages. Treat your father to a special train package, including lunch at the Whistlestop and chance to drive an engine. (Advanced booking required).
Bure Valley Railway
June 17th, White River Junction, VT
Green Mountain Railroad. Treat Dad to a very special Father's Day excursion he'll remember for a long time. He'll like the live entertainment and may even enjoy the "Berry Brunch" served at Cedar Circle Farm.
Green Mountain Railroad
June 17th Napa, CA
This Father's Day thank Dad with a lunch or dinner on board the Napa Valley Wine Train. You'll have 3 worry-free hours to spend with the man who has taught you so much. Make your reservation today!
Napa Valley Wine Train
Jun 17th, Stouffville, ON, Canada
York-Durham Heritage Railway Association, right across North America, June 17th is the day that fathers are honoured. What better way than to take them for a trip on the York-Durham Heritage Railway.
With trains from Uxbridge and Stouffville, it's convenient if you are coming from Toronto or from other parts of York and Durham Regions. To make things better still the railway has a special offer on that day, Dads ride for half price, when accompanied by their children.
York-Durham Heritage Railway Association
June 17th Osceola, WI
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
Experience railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled two hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM's Great Northern dining cars. Come celebrate with Dad or watch the colorful leaves.
Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, cinnamon rolls, pancakes, French toast, and beverages. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of salad, garlic potatoes, vegetable medley, garlic toast, dessert, beverages, and main entrees listed below. You will not go home hungry!
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
June 17th, Canon City, CO
Royal Gorge Route Railroad Colorado's most scenic railroad also serves Colorado's best Father's Day lunch. Treat Dad to the stunning scenery aboard the Royal Gorge Route during our two-hour Father's Day lunch event.
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
June 17th Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre On Father's Day 17th June Commercial Vehicle Rally following the Ridgeway Run. Up to 60 Commercial Vehicles will gather in the large car park following their drive through the countryside and be exhibited all day for visitors to enjoy.
All kinds of commercials goods lorries, delivery vans, freight trucks, railway goods, fire engines - a long and varied list of much loved vehicles proudly shown off by their owners. Free Draws for Dads to win rides on the engine with the train driver.
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
| Father's Day weekend at Orange Empire RR Museum |
| Don't forget to put Orange Empire Railroad Museum, www.oerm.org, in your list. It's located 1 mile south of Perris, CA on "A" street - map on web site. Perris is about 40 miles east of Disneyland. Join Dad for a ride into the past on the Big Red Cars of the Pacific Electric. Although we operate selected PE cars throughout the year, this is the weekend when we have the largest group of them out to ride and photograph. Once again this year we'll also have the Southern California Traction Club on hand with their giant HO Scale model trolley layout. On Sunday we'll also have a family barbeque from Noon-2 pm. Admission to the grounds is free; regular prices apply for train ride tickets. Advance paid reservations are required for the BBQ. |
| Warren Monroe - 06/01/2012 - 20:57 |
| Orange Empire |
| Thanks Warren, The Orange Empire Railroad Museum is a great place. I had the great fortune to operate the Diesel Switcher before I moved to Washington. Worth the trip no matter how far away your are. |
| Peter De Keles - 06/02/2012 - 04:12 |
| ride a steam train |
| Jun 16 & 17 http://www.nctrans.org/Events/21st-Century-Steam-Excursions.aspx in Spencer, NC at the NC Transportation Museum |
| Richard Cleary - 06/09/2012 - 06:14 |
| Places to visit |
| The Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso Indiana has a terrific new display with multiple trains dipicting the steam era from 1830 to 1930. The walkway around it is over 600 feet long. There are 830 tons of rock making up the scenery with beautiful canyons and water features. The trestlework is incredible made out of plastic decking strips and many hundreds of feet of track with multiple trains running. It is well worth the $8 (over 55) entry fee. Architects took 6 years to design and 2 years to build. This is only the second season for it. Try not to miss this one. |
| Dale Frels - 06/11/2012 - 07:06 |
| Thanks |
| Thanks Dale |
| peter de keles - 06/11/2012 - 07:49 |
| thanks |
| Thanks Richard |
| peter de keles - 06/11/2012 - 08:08 |
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