Santa Fe #3751 Excursion Canceled
March 5, 2011 Release
After studying a number of options and their impacts to host railroads, SBRHS crews, costs and the realities of operational planning, SBRHS and Train Festival planners have sadly determined that any type of movement of 3751 from Los Angeles to Rock Island for Train Festival 2011 is not going to be feasible.
Train Festival organizers and SBRHS look forward to working together to participate in future events. We wish to thank the BNSF Railway for considering different options. We are disappointed that a feasible route and schedule could not be obtained but understanding in the outcome.
Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 Steam Locomotive No. 765 is scheduled to appear and pull excursions during Train Festival 2011. No. 765 will be open for cab tours while on display to talk with the crew and find out what one of these monsters of the rails is like. Bring plenty of film and be ready to take lots of pictures!
Steam Locomotive No. 6988 will be on display and operating excursions during Train Festival 2011. This huge 2-10-2 steam locomotive was brought to the United States from China to run on the Iowa Interstate Railroad with sister locomotive No. 7081. This locomotive was one of the last main line steam locomotives to operate in the world and is now preserved and operating in Iowa and Illinois.
Steam Locomotive No. 7081 will be on display and operating excursions during Train Festival 2011. This huge 2-10-2 steam locomotive was brought to the United States from China to run on the Iowa Interstate Railroad. This locomotive was one of the last main line steam locomotives to operate in the world.
Leviathan 4-4-0 No. 63 will be the newest steam locomotive at the festival, but resemble the oldest. The Leviathan was built from scratch over the past 9 years and is based on an 1860′s design. This locomotive currently resides in West Chicago. The locomotive is complete with gold leaf trim, gloss paint, wood cab and funnel smoke stack. You will want to see the Leviathan under steam – she is beautiful. The Leviathan will be operating on display and be available for cab tours and access to the crew. This is America’s NEWEST operating steam locomotive! [www.leviathan63.com]
The country’s most traveled steam locomotive will be at Train Festival 2011. Flagg Coal Company #75 will be running around the event site under steam for all visitors to view and photograph. This locomotive was restored by father-son combo of John and Barney Gramling and has traveled over 20,000 miles by hi-way. To read more about the history of this locomotive visit them at http://www.haveenginewilltravel.com/flagg-coal-75
America’s newest restored locomotive will be attending Train Festival 2011 under steam. This is the second locomotive restored by the Gramling Locomotive Works and will be one of its first major outings after retoration. To read more about the history of this locomotive and see photos of the restoration visit http://www.haveenginewilltravel.com/restoration-work/lehigh-valley-126
Iowa Interstate No. 513 is a modern GE built 4400 horse power diesel electric locomotive. This locomotive is one of the most powerful locomotives built in the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and explore a modern locomotive and see one of America’s finest pieces of machinery on display.
Celebration Belle will offer 2 hour sightseeing cruises on the Mississippi River, Dinner Cruises with entertainment, and participate in our Rail/River experience on Sunday July 24. [Celebration Belle]
Amtrak is expected to display several pieces of their world-class railroad equipment.
Admission into the event gives you unlimited rides on one of many different trains. Many different trains will be hauling passengers at one time. Don’t miss taking a ride on one of these 1/8th scale trains. Fun for the whole family!
Everyone loves model trains. Several model train layouts will be on display during the event with hundreds of trains running around. See realistic scenes as new and old model trains run on these tracks.
A large children’s railroad themed play area with inflatables, face painting games and more will be located in the center of the event. There will be no additional charge above the general admission.
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March 5, 2011 Release
After studying a number of options and their impacts to host railroads, SBRHS crews, costs and the realities of operational planning, SBRHS and Train Festival planners have sadly determined that any type of movement of 3751 from Los Angeles to Rock Island for Train Festival 2011 is not going to be feasible.
Train Festival organizers and SBRHS look forward to working together to participate in future events. We wish to thank the BNSF Railway for considering different options. We are disappointed that a feasible route and schedule could not be obtained but understanding in the outcome.
Nickel Plate Road 2-8-4 Steam Locomotive No. 765 is scheduled to appear and pull excursions during Train Festival 2011. No. 765 will be open for cab tours while on display to talk with the crew and find out what one of these monsters of the rails is like. Bring plenty of film and be ready to take lots of pictures!
Steam Locomotive No. 6988 will be on display and operating excursions during Train Festival 2011. This huge 2-10-2 steam locomotive was brought to the United States from China to run on the Iowa Interstate Railroad with sister locomotive No. 7081. This locomotive was one of the last main line steam locomotives to operate in the world and is now preserved and operating in Iowa and Illinois.
Steam Locomotive No. 7081 will be on display and operating excursions during Train Festival 2011. This huge 2-10-2 steam locomotive was brought to the United States from China to run on the Iowa Interstate Railroad. This locomotive was one of the last main line steam locomotives to operate in the world.
Leviathan 4-4-0 No. 63 will be the newest steam locomotive at the festival, but resemble the oldest. The Leviathan was built from scratch over the past 9 years and is based on an 1860′s design. This locomotive currently resides in West Chicago. The locomotive is complete with gold leaf trim, gloss paint, wood cab and funnel smoke stack. You will want to see the Leviathan under steam – she is beautiful. The Leviathan will be operating on display and be available for cab tours and access to the crew. This is America’s NEWEST operating steam locomotive! [www.leviathan63.com]
The country’s most traveled steam locomotive will be at Train Festival 2011. Flagg Coal Company #75 will be running around the event site under steam for all visitors to view and photograph. This locomotive was restored by father-son combo of John and Barney Gramling and has traveled over 20,000 miles by hi-way. To read more about the history of this locomotive visit them at http://www.haveenginewilltravel.com/flagg-coal-75
America’s newest restored locomotive will be attending Train Festival 2011 under steam. This is the second locomotive restored by the Gramling Locomotive Works and will be one of its first major outings after retoration. To read more about the history of this locomotive and see photos of the restoration visit http://www.haveenginewilltravel.com/restoration-work/lehigh-valley-126
Iowa Interstate No. 513 is a modern GE built 4400 horse power diesel electric locomotive. This locomotive is one of the most powerful locomotives built in the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and explore a modern locomotive and see one of America’s finest pieces of machinery on display.
Celebration Belle will offer 2 hour sightseeing cruises on the Mississippi River, Dinner Cruises with entertainment, and participate in our Rail/River experience on Sunday July 24. [Celebration Belle]
Amtrak is expected to display several pieces of their world-class railroad equipment.
Admission into the event gives you unlimited rides on one of many different trains. Many different trains will be hauling passengers at one time. Don’t miss taking a ride on one of these 1/8th scale trains. Fun for the whole family!
Everyone loves model trains. Several model train layouts will be on display during the event with hundreds of trains running around. See realistic scenes as new and old model trains run on these tracks.
A large children’s railroad themed play area with inflatables, face painting games and more will be located in the center of the event. There will be no additional charge above the general admission.
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