Hundreds of people celebrated National Train Day their way thanks to the commitment of all the trainiacs that hosted an event.

AR

Van Buren, AR
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Van Buren, AR
DISPLAYS: Alco C420’s. Meet with the Chief Mechanical Officer as he answers questions and educates the public on the working components and efficiencies of our historical locomotives fleet. The General Superintendent will discuss track upgrades. See a 6700 production tamper and regulator. EXHIBITIONS: Operation Lifesaver presentations to educate the public on rail grade crossing safety. "Look, Listen & Live”. Tour a box car, caboose, and reefer. Enjoy slide shows in one of our box cars. EXHIBIT: Local Art Gallery Photographer, JP Bell will be on site for a book signing. HISTORY: The Boston Mountain National Railway Historical Society will be on site to answer questions and give rich history of the old Frisco Line that is now owned and operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. KIDS CORNER: Bring the little engineers by to operate the model train. Meet engineers and conductors. TRAIN RIDES: Seligman, MO, Rogers or Springdale, Arkansas to Van Buren. There will be a layover to enjoy all the activities. Van Buren to Copp starting at 11:30 am until 2:30 pm.
www.arkansasmissouri-rr.com

AZ

Tucson, AZ
Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Tucson Historic SP Depot, 414 N. Toole Ave
Join the Fun!! Ring the bell on Historic Locomotive No. 1673. Enjoy stories of railroading's past. Join the Kid's Rail Scavenger Hunt. Win the sidewalk-chalk locomotive drawing contest. Purchase National Train Day items and other Gift Shop best-sellers. Play at the Children’s Rail Table. Listen to railroad music. Learn from trained Docents who explain National Train Day and distribute information.
http://www.tucsonhistoricdepot.org/visit.html

Chandler, AZ
National Train Day at the Arizona Railway Museum
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
330 E. Ryan Rd
Take a tour on the "Federal", a privately owned 1911 Pullman Business car and the oldest Amtrak certified railcar in America. Tour the cab of a Baldwin diesel locomotive and even blow the horn. See what it was like to be in a caboose. Tour rail cars under restoration not normally open to the public and see what it takes to keep these rare cars alive. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
www.azrymuseum.org

Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff Visitor Center & Model Railroad Club
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
#1 Santa Fe Avenue
Visitor Center and Model Railroad Club staff will be on hand to discuss railroading (real & model) and watch the numerous BNSF trains passing by the depot. Tours of the depot and a nearby logging engine will be provided free.

CA

Los Angeles, CA
Travel Town Museum Foundation
10:30 AM - 03:00 PM
5200 Zoo Drive Griffith Park
We are hosting docent-led tours through our historic passenger cars at the FREE Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park! We accept donations for these tours to help with their restoration and the preservation of railroad history. Gift shop and scale model train ride around the museum are also open for business!
www.traveltown.org

Dunsmuir, CA
Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Historical Society
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Amtrak Depot on Sacramento Ave
We will be showing Free Train Themed Movies in the Amtrak Waiting Room. The Railroad Display Room will be open for viewing of railroad memorabilia and photographs of the types of locomotives that have run through the town of Dunsmuir. Free Engineer hats and paper train models for children will be available. Come celebrate TRAINS with us. Refreshments will be served.

Santa Barbara, CA
COAST, CoastalRailNow and ASERT
09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
209 State Street
Families and children of all ages... Come celebrate National Train Day in Santa Barbara! Depart from the Santa Barbara Train Depot (headed to Carpinteria) at 9:20 am -- arrive back into Santa Barbara by 10:15. Bring your mom for special post-trip pampering in honor of Mother's day! Entertainment and activities for children!
www.coast-santabarbara.org

Paso Robles, CA
City of Paso Robles / Paso Robles Train Station
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
800 Pine Street
Enjoy displays of model trains, train trivia contests, live music, children’s activities and more. If you are curious to see what SLO County looks like by rail, the train leaves Paso Robles at 1:45pm, heads to SLO and returns to Paso Robles at 4:45pm. Purchase tickets at www.amtrak.com. All of the businesses at the Paso Robles Train Station will be open and some will be offering special Train Day promotions, including a wine tasting at The Wine Wrangler, Anglim Winery and D’Anbino Cellars.
http://www.prcity.com

San Luis Obispo, CA
David Weisman
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Amtrak Station
There will be refreshments, a scale model railroad exhibit from the San Luis Obispo Model Railroad Association, a railroad photography display by local Rich Hansen, who won second place in Amtrak’s national competition, and musical entertainment by the youth band of the Basin Street Regulars—with some jazzy railroad themed tunes, and of course, paper engineer caps for kids of all ages.

Fresno, CA
Madelyn Almilli
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
2650 Tulare Street
We are celebrating NTD again at the historic Amtrak station (Register #N443). We will have info. booths incl. Operation Lifesaver-doing presentations-and will have a hands-on engine simulator on site, Fresno Model Railroad club will have an "Amtrak-through the years" train display among others booths. There will also be raffle prizes along with refreshments.

Sacramento, CA
California State Rail Museum
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
111 "I" Street
Celebrate in Old Sacramento with vintage steam train rides, museum tours, model railroad exhibits, and much more train-related fun. Local radio stations KGBY My 92.5 and KHYL V101.1 will be on-site and offering you a chance to win tickets for two on Amtrak California! Exhibits at the museum include several combustion engine trains, vintage steam trains and new modern railroad equipment provided by Amtrak. The Sacramento train station is just two short blocks from the museum. Bring your family and friends to enjoy all the fun!

Salinas, CA
Train Day Salinas!
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
26 Station Place
Open house at the Railway Express Building featuring live music, and snacks. The beautifully restored Locmotive and Caboose will be open for tours, Historic Amtrak Station is open to view the WPA-era murals by John A MacQuarrie. Tours of the Historic Harvey House, too!
www.destinationsalinas.com

Los Altos Hills - Worldwide, CA
KFJC
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
kfjc.org/mayhem
Rhythm of the Rails II hosted by The Pocatello Yardmaster. Celebrate National Train Day with KFJC. Railroad songs of all stripe will be played. Songs about trains, hobos, and engineers will be covered as well as songs inspired by and songs using trains as metaphor. In the San Francisco Bay Area tune into 89.7 FM, or listen worldwide at kfjc.org/netcast.
www.kfjc.org

San Bernardino, CA
City of San Bernardino
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
1170 W. 3rd Street - Historic Sante Fe Depot
Come join the City of San Bernardino History & Railroad Museum for National Train Day. Mayor Patrick Morris will open the event. BNSF, Amtrak and Metrolink displays. The Depot waiting room and conference room will be filled with model railroads, vendors, and displays, in addition to the raffles will be held throughout the day for prizes.

Coast Starlight , CA
Coast Starlight Communities Network
08:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Emeryville - Paso Robles Amtrak
Join us on the Coast Starlight #11 between Emeryville and Paso Robles. It's a fun day trip for your entire family! Kid's coloring/activities cards and railroad reading materials will be available in the lounge car. We'll be on the return train from Paso Robles back to the Bay Area also - stop by and say hello.
www.coaststarlight.net

Coast Starlight #14, CA
Coast Starlight Communities Network
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Paso Robles - Emeryville Amtrak
Join us on the Coast Starlight #14 between Paso Robles and Emeryville. Kid's coloring/activities cards and railroad reading materials will be available in the lounge car. We'll be traveling down to Paso Robles in the morning and returning on #14 in the afternoon - be sure to stop by and say hello.
www.coaststarlight.net

Whittier California, CA
Crepes & Grapes Cafe
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
6560 Greenleaf Ave.
The Crepes & Grapes Cafe will promoting Espresso Express & other goodies with information about trains and it;s local history.

Truckee, CA
Truckee Donner Railroad Society
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
10065 Donner Pass Road
Celebrate National Train Day in Truckee at the historic Train Depot. Come “talk train” with experts from the Railroad Society. Hear about the exciting Caboose Project coming soon. Genuine railroad spikes and golden spike replicas on display and sale, and other train-related merchandise. Children’s contest. Truckee Town Mayor to proclaim Saturday May 9, 2009 “Truckee Train Day”. Light refreshments available.
www.truckee.com

Torrance, CA
Southern California Live Steamers
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
2100 Washington St.
The Southern California Live Steamers will be having a Golden Spike Ceremony at their facility located at Wilson Park in Torrance, CA. Special gift to the first 300 visitors. Free live steam train rides after the ceremony.
http://www.southerncalifornialivesteamers.com

CO

La Junta, CO
La Junta Amtrak Station
07:30 AM - 09:30 AM
1st and Colorado Streets
We will be serving donuts, coffee, and tea courtesy of the local Safeway. Event includes an informational booth by Operation Lifesaver, railroad items on display from a local historical museum, a drawing for a trip for two to Albuquerque promoted by local radio station KBLJ, and a Trails-N-Rails booth.

Golden, CO
Colorado Railroad Museum
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
17155 W. 44th Avenue
It’s the Mother’s Day Goosefest at the Colorado Railroad Museum, Saturday and Sunday May 9th and 10th. Mom gets free admission, of course, to a day full of railroad fun. The whole family will enjoy rides on the famous Galloping Geese, those historic vehicles on wheels that rode the rails over 50 years ago.
www.ColoradoRAILROADMuseum.org

CT

New Haven, CT
Rail*Trains*Ecology*Cycling
03:00 PM - 05:30 PM
50 Union Avenue
A discussion among elected officials, DOT officials and train experts including featured speakers and panel discussions about improving train service in Connecticut and the Northeast Corridor.
http://www.railtec.org

DC

Washington, DC
National Gallery of Art
02:30 PM - 04:30 PM
6th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Filmmaker James Benning has been recording his chronicles of the American landscape for forty years. RR, his new ode to freight trains and the vast terrain they traverse, is destined to be his final film in the handmade 16 mm format. (16mm film, 2008, 110 minutes).
http://www.nga.gov/programs/film/index.shtm#benning

FL

Tampa, FL
Florida Coalition of Rail Passengers and National Association of Railroad Passengers
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Tampa Union Station, 601 N. Nebraska Avenue
Railroad equipment displays from Amtrak, live music, model railroad exhibits, displays from local and historical rail organizations and more. Come celebrate National Train Day at Tampa's historic 1912 Union Station!
www.fcrprail.org

Miami, FL
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
12450 SW 152nd Street
Join us in celebrating National Train Day! The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is offering free admission, and give-aways with purchase. Enter to win a 1-Year Family Membership by completing the "train trivial pursuit" game on May 9th.
www.gcrm.org

GA

Loganville, GA
Vines Garden Railroad
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
3500 Oak Grove Road
A .25 acre outdoor garden railroad located in a Gwinnett County park. Over 2500 feet of track, two towns, tunnels, a 23 foot bridge over a small stream with a waterfall and a small lake. FREE
www.vinesgardenrailroad.com

Cordele, GA
SAM Shortline Excursion Train
09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
105 East 9th Avenue
Join SAM and friends for a scavanger hunt with prizes. Learn numerous facts and trivia along your route for the May 9th National Train Day event. SAM Shortline Excursion Train departs Cordele, Georgia at 9:30 am and has layovers in Americus, Plains and Archery. Plains is the current home location of the 39th President Jimmy Carter. Visit www.samshortline.com or toll free-1-877-GA-Rails.
www.samshortline.com

Toccoa, GA
City of Toccoa
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
160 N. Alexander Street
Toccoa citizens and local officials will welcome in the 6:15 a.m. Amtrak train as it stops in Toccoa. The welcome will be broadcasted live via AM 630 WNEG Radio. Refreshments will be served, and a raffle will be held for Amtrak trips and a $2,000 Amtrak voucher. Mayor Ron Seib will board the train with Toccoa information packets for children and adults. He will exit the train in Gainesville.

Atlanta, GA
Hank Koppelman
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Amtrak Station - 1688 Peachtree St. NW
Open house from 8 - 10am with Amtrak information and giveaways.

IA

Dubuque, IA
Ride The Rail Committee and National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
350 E. 3rd. Street
A fun time is planned as we meet in the restored "Burlington Depot." Displays will show Dubuque Railroad History these past 140-150 years. Video's will show railroad happenings. Learn about the proposed Chicago-Dubuque Amtrak route. Railroads were and are important to our Country, learn more about them. Bring the Family! P.S. Various food items will be sold.

Boone, IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & Museum
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
225 10th Street
Train rides will be available on our JS8419 Steam locomotive across the beautiful Des Moines River Valley. Also, the 1913 Electric Interurban car will be operating. Register for Free Dinner Train tickets. Operation Lifesaver presentations will take place. Hamburgers, hot Dogs, and brats will be available. See our website at www.scenic-valleyrr.com for more information.
www.scenic-valleyrr.com

IN

Connersville, IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
455 Market Street
May 9th and 10th, enjoy a relaxing trip though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to Historic Metamora. Trains depart at 12:01 pm. Enjoy a two hour layover before your return trip to Connersville. A Parent rides for half fare when accompanied by a child traveling at full fare. Full fare for these 33-mile round trip excursions is $20 for adults and $12 for children (2 to 12).
www.whitewatervalleyrr.org

Crawfordsville, IN
Problem Based Learning: Amtrak
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Amtrak Station - North Green Street
The Problem Based Learning: Amtrak Project students at Crawfordsville Senior High School have been renovating the Amtrak Station Stop at Crawfordsville for four years. The students will host a Train Rally with local dignataries. Dennis Hodges and some of the students will be speaking. There will also be a cookout with hamburgers and hot dogs.

KS

Topeka, KS
John Mills
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
500 SE Holliday PL
Open house at Amtrak station to include promotional items, prizes, light snacks and refreshments, a historical display of the depot, and a media display.

Newton, KS
Newton, Kansas
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
414 North Main Street
National Train Day celebration includes a radio remote, and displays by Kansas Operation Lifesaver, the Northern Flyer Alliance, and the Newton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau.

LA

New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
1001 Loyola Ave.
Amtrak will commemorate the 30th Anniversary of their operation of the historic CRESCENT service with special events from 1 - 7pm. The FREE event at the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal will include exhibits, entertainment, Amtrak giveaways and a display of current Amtrak equipment as well as historic private rail cars. SCOTT MILLER AND THE COMMONWEALTH will perform as the event’s finale at 6pm.
Amtrak.com

MA

Boston, MA
Amtrak/Equity South Station
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Boston South Station
Come join us in Celebrating National Train Day at Boston's South Station. There will be a capella music, South Station Historic tours, an Acela Express train equipment display, promotional materials and giveaways. Table displays by Amtrak, Amtrak Vacations and MASS Bay Railroad Enthusiasts. So come and join the fun!

Wenham, MA
Wenham Museum
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
132 Main Street, Rte 1A
Celebrate National Train Day at Wenham Museum. Visit the museum’s train gallery featuring 9 operating layouts in gauges Z, N, HO, O, and G, toy trains & memorabilia. Hear the story of Grenville Dodge, a leader in the construction of the transcontinental railroad and get a signed copy of a toy Flying Yankee Streamline train free with admission.
http://www.wenhammuseum.org/

Somerville, MA
Mass Bike
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Davis Square
Train Day 2009 Bike Ride - Davis Square to Framingham. Meet at 9:30am in Davis Square in Seven Hills Park (behind the Holland Street T Station). We will follow the route of the old Central Massachusetts Railroad, and then admire H.H. Richardson's Framingham Station and take the train back to South Station. 23 miles - steady rain cancels.
http://www.massbike.org/resources/rides.htm#MassBikeSpinsRideSeries

ME

Auburn, ME
Maine Operation Lifesaver
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Auburn Mall
Operating model train layout by Great Falls Model RR Club; displays and exhibits by Maine Operation Lifesaver, Trainriders Northeast, Amtrak Downeaster, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad, 470 Railroad Club, Maine Eastern Railroad, and the Wiscassett, Waterville, and Farmington Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Bangor, ME
Maine Operation Lifesaver
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Airport Mall
Maine Operation Lifesaver and the Brooks Preservation Society will have an operating model railroad layout and an exhibit.

Waterville, ME
Colby College Railfans
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Given Auditorium, Colby College
On Saturday, May 9th at 3 PM there will be a screening of a 15-minute documentary made by students of Colby College on the subject of Railfans in Maine. Come take a ride with us as we explore this unique and fascinating hobby!

MI

Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo Model Railroad Historical Society
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
9336 Riverview Drive
Annual open house at our club house from noon until 4pm. On display will be our 24' by 36' operating HO scale layout and our restored 1912 full-sized wooden caboose. Free refreshments, parking and admission.
www.kmrhs.org

Bangor, MI
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
541 Railroad Street
Join us as we help Amtrak celebrate National Train Day at the historic Pere Marquette Railroad station in Bangor, Michigan. Witness the presentation of a proclamation presented to Amtrak’s Pere Marquette from the Mayor of Bangor, followed by festivities taking place at the station that include train exhibits, a live model railroad display, entertainment, trip planning, giveaways and so much more.

Niles, MI
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
598 Dey Street
Join us as we help Amtrak celebrate National Train Day at the historic Michigan Central Railroad station in Niles, Michigan. Witness the presentation of a proclamation presented to Amtrak’s Blue Water from the Mayor of Niles, followed by festivities taking place at the station that include train exhibits, a live model railroad display, entertainment, trip planning, and so much more.

Lapeer, MI
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
111 Howard Street
Join us as we help Amtrak celebrate National Train Day at the historic Grand Trunk Western station in Lapeer, Michigan. Witness the presentation of a proclamation presented to Amtrak’s Blue Water from the Mayor of Lapeer at 6:00am, followed by festivities taking place at the station beginning at 10:00am that include train exhibits, a live model railroad display, trip planning, and so much more.

Jackson, MI
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
08:30 AM - 02:00 PM
501 E. Michigan Avenue
Join us as we help Amtrak celebrate National Train Day at the nation’s oldest train station in continuous active use, the historic Michigan Central Railroad station in Jackson, Michigan. Witness the presentation of a proclamation presented to Amtrak’s Wolverine from the Mayor of Jackson, followed by festivities that include exhibits, a live model railroad display, trip planning and so much more.

Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
325 Depot St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104
MARP members will serve free coffee and hand out promotional material. The Mayor has been invited to read a proclamation inside station and at train side, and hand the proclamation to the conductor of train 351.

Durand, MI
Railroadfan.com
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
200 Railroad Street
Model Railroad, Ann Arbor, and Grand Trunk Exhibits open 1-4 PM, Library and Archives open 1-5 PM. Spring mini-meet of railroadfan.com members on this date as well.
http://railroadfan.com

Holland, MI
Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
171 Lincoln Avenue
It’s Tulip Time in Holland - MARP members and local dignitaries will serve free coffee and cake and hand out promotional material. Mayor Al McGeehan, in his authentic Dutch costume, will read a proclamation proclaiming Saturday, May 9, 2009 as National Train Day, inside the historic Pere Marquette Railroad station and at train side, then present the proclamation to the conductor of Amtrak’s train 371.
http://www.marp.org/

Flint, MI
National Association of Railway Business Women
06:00 AM - 02:00 PM
1407 S. Dort Hwy
National Association of Railway Business Women, model railroad, and Operation Lifesaver displays. Refreshments will be available.

MN

St. Paul, MN
Radio Remote
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
730 Transfer Road
There will be a live radio remote and giveaway items to celebrate National Train Day.

MO

Independence, MO
Jackson Co. Genealogical Society
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1111 W Pacific
Open House at the historic Truman Depot and Amtrak Station. History, photos, and refreshments.
jcgs.org

Poplar Bluff, MO
Moark Regional Railroad Museum
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Frisco Depot (across Fifth Street from coliseum)
Event will include: museum tours, running model trains, a caboose, the transcontinental railroad report, a Depot District downtown revitalization exhibit, an Amtrak booth, a drawing to win two round trip Amtrak tickets to Chicago or St. Louis, live music from 1-2:45 p.m., sandwiches/drinks sold by Butch's Bar-B-Que from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission, but donations accepted for museum upkeep.

Kirkwood, MO
American Association of Railroaders, Inc.
08:30 AM - 09:30 PM
Amtrak Station, 110 W. Argonne
The American Association of Railroaders will be hosting two trips on Amtrak from Kirkwood, Missouri to Washington, Missouri to celebrate National Train Day. For more information, visit www.aar-therailroaders.org.
www.aar-therailroaders.org

St. Louis, MO
American Association of Railroaders, Inc
06:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Amtrak Station, 430 S. 15th Street
The American Association of Railroaders will be hosting two trips on Amtrak from St. Louis, Missouri to Springfield, Illinois to celebrate National Train Day. For more information, visit www.aar-therailroaders.org.
www.aar-therailroaders.org

Washington, MO
American Association of Railroaders, Inc.
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Amtrak Station, 301 W. Front Street
The American Association of Railroaders will be hosting two trips on Amtrak from Washington, Missouri to Herman, Missouri to celebrate National Train Day. For more information, visit www.aar-therailroaders.org.
www.aar-therailroaders.org

St. Louis , MO
Operation Lifesaver - Missouri
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
430 South 15th Street
Operation Lifesaver will provide safety information to remind people that - "Any time is train time. Look, listen and live." Also, there will be a live radio remote.

Kansas City, MO
Tracy Robinson
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
30 West Pershing
Live radio remote and an Operation Lifesaver exhibit.

MS

Bay St. Louis, MS
Ke International Trading llc
04:00 PM - 09:00 PM
213 Main St.
Historic Old Town Bay St. Louis hosts a special event every second Saturday in each month. It's called an Art Walk, promoting business in Old Town, bringing the Gulf Coast residents together, trying to restore life on the coast. For National Train Day, we will be passing out brochures, train schedules, information, buttons, and coloring books for the children.

Meridian, MS
Meridian Railroad Museum
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1805 Front Street
Locomotive display as well as open house with Amtrak giveaways at Union Station and the Meridian Railroad Museum.

Hattiesburg, MS
Christine Brown
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
308 Newman St.
Open house at Downtown Train Depot to include a drawing for Amtrak giveaways.
hattiesburgms.com

MT

Missoula, MT
Michael Ackley
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Northern Pacific Depot, downtown Missoula
Information & promotion to reinstate the southern Amtrak route through Missoula, MT. Various railroad organization will be participating, such as: NARP, NHRS. Possibility of private railroad cars on display.

NC

Durham, NC
Patrick Toal
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
2628 McDowell Road
All Aboard! Ticket to Travel and Openseas Travel will host their first annual Train Day Party for Train Enthusiasts in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. We will offer a short video presentation on Amtrak Travel. Food, Drinks and Door Prizes will be provided. For more info, contact Patrick, Jon or Elena at (919)402-8900 or via email at info@openseastravel.com
www.OPENSEASTRAVEL.com

Lexington, NC
Davidson County Passenger Rail Committee
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
South Railroad Street
Members of the Davidson County Passenger Rail Committee will be on hand to distribute information on North Carolina's passenger rail program and about local efforts to establish an Amtrak station in Lexington to serve Davidson County's 156,000 citizens. The event will be held in conjunction with the Lexington Farmer's Market at the former Southern Railway Freight Depot in uptown Lexington.

Burlington , NC
Burlington Train Station
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
101 North Main Street
Pick up train schedules and travel info for trip planning. Get your train travel questions answered by helpful staff. Receive free train giveaways and a National Train Day poster. Register to win a train trip.
www.bytrain.org

High Point, NC
High Point Train Statioon
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
100 West Avenue
Pick up train schedules and travel info for trip planning. Get your train travel questions answered by helpful staff. Receive free train giveaways and a National Train Day poster. Register to win a train trip.
www.bytrain.org

Salisbury, NC
Salisbury Train Station
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
215 Depot Street
Pick up train schedules and travel info for trip planning. Get your train travel questions answered by helpful staff. Receive free train giveaways and a National Train Day poster. Register to win a train trip.
www.bytrain.org

Kannapolis, NC
Kannapolis Train Station
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
201 South Main Street
Pick up train schedules and travel info for trip planning. Get your train travel questions answered by helpful staff. Receive free giveaways and a National Train Day poster. Register to win a train trip.
www.bytrain.org

Selma, NC
Selma Train Station
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
500 East Railroad Street
Pick up train schedules and travel info for trip planning. Get your train travel questions answered by helpful staff. Receive your free giveaways and a National Train Day poster. Register to win a train trip.
www.bytrain.org

Charlotte, NC
Tracy Robinson
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1914 N. Tryon Street
The Train Host Association will be recruiting train hosts, and there will be raffles and a live radio remote.

ND

Rugby, ND
National Train Day Appreciation
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
201 West Dewey Street
National Train Day - Customer Appreciation Day with hot dogs, pop, free gifts, and displays.

NJ

Phillipsburg, NJ
NJ Transportation Heritage Center
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
178 South Main St.
NJTHC Information/Welcome Center & Museum in the Phillipsburg Union Station will have a working model railroad including Thomas, displays, dioramas, models, artifacts, exhibits and gifts from New Jersey railroad, trolley, truck, bus and canal transportation history.
www.njthc.org

Hawthorne, NJ
Volunteer Railroaders Association, Inc.
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
80 Royal Avenue
The historic NYS&W Hawthorne Station will be open to the public again this year. Come see Railroad history, equipment, books, bells, horns and so much more. Free Admission. Learn about our plans to move the building and how you can become a volunteer.
www.vratrips.org

Phillipsburg, NJ
Delaware River Railroad Excursions
11:00 AM - 03:30 AM
99 Elizabeth Street
Children ride free all day! Please join us for a beautiful ride behind our historic railroad equipment along the beautiful Delaware river departing from Phillipsburg New Jersey.
877trainride.com

NM

Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces Railroad Museum
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
351 N. Mesilla St.
The Las Cruces Railroad Museum celebrates Railroad Days, May 9, 2009. A celebration of our railroading past, present, and future with a BNSF engine and a Rail Runner Express train on hand for tours (no rides), historic conductor and Harvey Girl re-enactors, Operation Lifesaver, the Van of Enchantment exhibit, the Dona Ana Modular Rail Road Club’s model trains, entertainment, and much more!
http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/museums/rrmuseum.shtm

NY

Brooklyn, NY
Public School 145-K
05/11/2009
09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
100 Noll Street
Model railroad & train display showcasing Lionel, LGB & handmade trains by a local modeler. Train related children's events include videos, hands on activities, puzzles, books, book readings and coloring activities. Radio & TV personalities, local council member and newspapers have been invited.

Yonkers, NY
Yonkers Public Library - Riverfront Library
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
1 Larkin Center
The Riverfront Library Children's Department will be celebrating National Train Day with an afternoon of story telling, picture book times, films and giveaways. All events are Free. Lou Frangella of the Federal Railroad Administration will be doing a presentation of "Operaton Lifesaver", a program about railroad safety. We will be showing the films: "Hudson River Railroading" and "Hudson River Lines:Metro-North".
www.ypl.org

Depew, NY
Empire State Passengers Association
07:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Amtrak Station - 55 Dick Road
The Empire State Passengers Association (ESPA) will be hosting a National Train Day Event at the Buffalo-Depew Amtrak Station. ESPA will be distributing passenger rail travel materials, answering questions, and providing information on how passengers and other citizens can help make higher-speed rail a reality for New York. Refreshments will be served
www.esparail.org

Syracuse, NY
American Rail Link
09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Amtrak Station
Several rail organizations (Amtrak, ESPA, historical societies, museums, rail excursions) will have displays and brochures and information on New York State railroads.

Clayton, NY
Thousand Islands Model Railroad Club
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
400 High Street
Event is open to the public and will celebrate trains with a layout in the HO scale that visitors may operate, as well as several other layouts in various scales for viewing.

Rensselaer, NY
Amtrak
06:30 AM - 12:00 PM
525 East Street
Table displays featuring local Scenic Railways.

OH

Burbank, OH
Lodi Station Outlets
10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
9929 Avon Lake Rd
Ohio Rail Tourism Association will showcase Ohio's vast rail history and attractions at the world's only rail themed outlet center. Events will begin with Friday May 7th media day and conclude Sunday May 10th at 7pm. Visit www.lodistation.com for more information.
www.lodistation.com

Toledo, OH
Train Day Toledo
05/02/2009
09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
415 Emerald Ave.
The Amtrak Station in downtown Toledo will host the second annual National Train Day. Federal, state & local leaders invited to speak at 9:30 a.m. opening ceremony. Family activities include displays by rail-related and model railroad groups, music entertainment, art, food, drawings for free Amtrak tickets and other prizes. Full size equipment planned. Free admission and parking.

Strongsville, OH
Division 4 MCR of NMRA
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
18700 Westwood Dr.
The Division 4, Mid-Central Region of the National Model Railroad Association is hosting its modular railroad layout at the Strongsville Public Library on Saturday and Sunday May 9-10.

Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
1301 Western Avenue
During the holiday, Cincinnati Museum Center’s Tower A will be free and open to the public from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tower A served as the main control tower for Union Terminal during its surge as a full-service train station, and today remains a museum dedicated to bringing those golden memories back from a bustling concourse of travel and commerce.
www.cincymuseum.org

Burbank, OH
Lodi Station Outlets
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
9911 Avon Lake Rd., Suite 80
Get Your Caboose to Lodi Station Outlets for its National Train Day Celebration – Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day! The Ohio Rail Tourism Association will showcase Ohio's vast rail history and attractions at the world's only rail themed outlet center. Visit www.lodistation.com.
www.lodistation.com

Dayton, OH
CPR&SS Carillon Historical Park
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
1000 Carillon Blvd
Operation Life Saver Presentation with coloring pages handouts for kids, Train Videos, Historical exhibits, and Train Rides via Carillon Park Railroad 1/8 scale trains including live steam.
www.cprss.org

Springfield, OH
LeRoy Clouser
05/10/2009
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Clark County Public Library Main
Operation Life Saver Presentation with color page handouts for kids, historical local background, train videos, train hand stamps, and more.

OK

Norman, OK
Northern Flyer Alliance
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
200 S. Jones
Celebrate National Train Day in Norman, Oklahoma. Our Santa Fe County Seat Standard Depot is celebrating its 100th Birthday this year. From May 8 - 10, many events are planned: model railroads, Big Band music, a railroad art contest. Stay tuned on our website for Kansas City Expansion Information.
www.NorthFlyer.org

Guthrie, OK
Oklahoma Rail
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Guthrie Santa Fe Depot, 409 West Oklahoma Avenue
Complimentary snacks. Railroad experts on hand. Amtrak timetable and literature distribution.
www.oklahomarail.org

Oklahoma City, OK
Heartland Flyer Coalition
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Oklahoma City Train Station
Free coffee, donuts and water to be provided.

Davis , OK
Davis Chamber of Commerce
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
100 E Main Street
The waving of american flags, band playing, cheering, coffee & donuts being served at the old Davis Depot now known as The Arbuckle Historical Museum! The Davis High School Band and Cheerleaders, Davis High School Alumni and the local citizens of our wonderful community. We hope to bring more awareness to our community concerning the adventure in riding the train!

OR

Portland, OR
Portland Union Station
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
800 NW 6th Ave
The World's Most Famous Steam Locomotive, Southern Pacific steam locomotive no. 4449 known as the "Daylight" will be on display. Rose Festival Clown Corps will entertain. "Two Sisters & a Mr." will perform. Free entertainment, giveaways and more.

Portland, OR
Friends of History at Portland State University
05/06/2009
06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Cramer Hall Room 494, 1721 SW Broadway
"Train Day 2009: Abraham Lincoln and the Railroads That Tamed the West." The Friends of History at PSU, along with the Oregon Lincoln Bicentennial Commission is presenting a multi-media program including a documentary on the Transcontinental Railroad, and a discussion of how Lincoln helped to develop the West through his support of the railroads. .
http://www.ous.edu/lincoln/

PA

Hamburg, PA
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
500 S. Third Street
Bee Line Festival to celebrate the Reading Railroad. Train excursions, food, live railroad music, kiddie rides, railroad videos, railroad presentations, equipment tours, retired railroaders roundtable, Operation Lifesaver presentation, gift shop and more.

East Stroudsburg, PA
EastBurg Community Alliance
05/16/2009
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Crystal St. and Analomink St.
On May 16th an excursion train will leave from the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA at 9am and arrive in East Stroudsburg at about 11am. The 1909 switching tower at East Stroudsburg will be open for tours, and rail historians from accross NEPA will be on hand to show displays and models. Books Brushes and Blooms, East Stroudsburg's annual spring event will also happen concurrently at the adjacent Miller Park.
http://www.eastburgalliance.com/coe.html

Scranton, PA
Steamtown National Historic Site
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
150 S. Washington Ave.
Steamtown National Historic Site is a unit of the U.S. National Park Service. On Saturday, May 9th we will have steam train trdes, hand pump car rides and a variety of other educational train activities for visitors of all ages.
www.nps.gov/stea

Stewartstown, PA
Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad, Inc.
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
21 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Open house at the Stewartstown Railroad's train station in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania. The station, built in 1914, has hardly changed over the years. The passenger waiting room and agent's office will be open to the public. Enjoy a visit to a typical American small town train station.
stewartstownrailroad.com

Kinzers, PA
Rough and Tumble Museum
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Route 30 and Hensel Rd.
Two day event to be held May 8th and 9th, 2009 with two scale railroads: one Crown park model and one Shay locomotive, as well as steam traction engines, and stationary steam and gas engines.
www.roughandtumble.org

Elizabethtown, PA
Ben and Catya Donahower
05/08/2009
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Wilson Ave and W High St
Commuters and guests will take part in the National Train Day celebration on Friday, May 8th from 7:30 am to 7:51 am on the westbound platform. Train-themed refreshments and a giveaway bag with valuable coupons and promotional materials is available for participants. AAA Central Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown Library, and the Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce provided materials for the giveaways.

Middletown, PA
Middletown Borough
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Mill Street Station
Event at the Amtrak Station in Middletown between 11:00 am and 1:00pm. Refreshments and giveaways !

RI

Kingston, RI
Friends of Kingston Station
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Kingston Station
To mark National Train Day, the Rhode Island Railroad Museum will host an open house at the museum on Saturday, May 9. The model railroad will be in operation, and several Acelas will pass through the staton at full speed.

SC

Gaffney, SC
Cherokee County History & Arts Museum
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
301 College Drive
Special activities to highlight the importance of the railroad to the development of Cherokee County, S.C. and the S.C. Upcountry.
www.cherokeecountyhistory.org

TN

Jackson, TN
City of Jackson and The N.C. & St L. Depot & Railroad Museum
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
582 S. Royal St.
A day of free events to recognize our railroads past and present for their contributions to the development and achievements of America, both passenger and freight. Events include: proclamation by City Mayor; Kid activities to include Choo Choo jumper, coloring station, and face painting; local music groups and karaoke; model train layout; Operation Lifesaver presentation; and train movies.

TX

Houston, TX
Houston Railroad Museum
12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
7390 Mesa Road
Three of the area's top bluegrass bands will perform in the shadow of the museum's vintage train collection. There will be fun and food, museum tours and a model railroad swap meet too. Be sure to bring a lawn chair!
www.houstonrrmuseum.org

Dallas and Fort Worth, TX
Texas Rail Advocates,Texas Association of Rail Passengers and Amtrak Marketing Southwest
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center
Come look at locomotives and passenger train cars on display at both the Dallas and Fort Worth stations. Learn about rail transportation from regional transit agencies, local railroad museums and Operation Lifesaver. Musical entertainment at both stations. Radio Disney will be broadcasting at Dallas Union Station from noon to 2pm - bring the kids!
www.texasrailadvocates.org

Cedar Park, TX
Austin Steam Train Association
10:00 AM - 04:30 PM
401 E. Whitestone Blvd
Scouting Outing! Boy and Girl Scouts are riding the Hill Country Flyer train in 1929 coach cars and exploring the Texas wilderness. On board the train the scouts will get a special presentation on the history of American railroads and vintage railroad equipment. Train departs 10am. Reservations required.
www.austinsteamtrain.org

Austin, TX
107.7 HITZ FM/Univision Radio
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
250 N. Lamar
Listeners will be encouraged to stop by the downtown Austin train station for all the festivities... plus register to win tickets aboard Amtrak! 107.7 HITZ FM will be on-site from noon - 2pm celebrating National Train Day with games and "free money" to win!

Jefferson, TX
The Historic Jefferson Railway
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
400 East Austin Street
On National Train Day all kids under 13 ride FREE on all scheduled Historic Jefferson Railway excursions including the World Famous Ghost Train of Jefferson. For more information, visit www.jeffersonrailway.com/ntd or call 1-866-398-2038.
www.jeffersonrailway.com

Marshall, TX
Texas & Pacific Depot Museum
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
800 N. Washington Ave.
Texas & Pacific Railway Employees' Reunion honors the employees and families of employees who worked in the shops, trains, hospital, and offices along the T & P line. Join former employees on National Train Day to reminisce about the "good old days" on the Texas & Pacific Railway. Admission is free. Public is invited.

Temple, TX
Railroad & Heritage Museum
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
315 West Avenue B
Celebrate National Train Day by touring the Railroad & Heritage Museum to understand the importance of the railroad in our heritage!
www.rrhm.org

Gainesville, TX
Gainesville Depot & Chamber of Commerce
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
http://www.gogainesville.net/
Model Railroad Train Layout in N-Scale presented by COTTEN (Central Oklahoma T-Trak Trekkers Enjoying N-Scale) and North Texas T-Trak modelers. Come on and enjoy the fun!

Jefferson, TX
Roys Toys & Trains
10:00 AM - 07:00 PM
114 N. Walnut St.
Open house at store and on the KSC tracks immediately behind the building. Drawings every hour to win free prizes!
www.roystoysandtrains.com

Grapevine, TX
Grapevine Vintage Railroad
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
705 South Main Street
All passengers on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad Tourist Excursion Train will receive discounted ticket prices. Various train related booths will be located at the loading platform. Free mini train rides for the kids. Take pictures with the Engine Crew and Conductors. The train from Grapevine to the Fort Worth Stockyards will be robbed by our wacky desperate desperados. Train departs at 1:00 p.m.
www.gvrr.com

Mineola, TX
Mineola Main Street
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Mineola Transportation Plaza 115 E Front Street
Join us for refreshments at the Historical Depot and Railroad Museum. The restored 1906 Depot is a Texas Eagle Amtrak stop. The Railroad Museum has displays of railroad atifacts dating back to the early 1900's. Then make tracks to the Civic Center for the May Days Festival.
www.mineola.com

San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
1174 E. Commerce
Located at the Historic Sunset Station in downtown San Antonio. Come see the displays provided by Amtrak, the Union Pacific railroad, and several of the other local railroad historical groups of the area! Also, come see the new look for the Southern Pacific steam locomotive #794, the first step in the restoration project of this unique locomotive! Come down and join us!
www.sarhm.com

Boerne, TX
Friends of the Old No. 9
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
#9 Greenway Depot Pavilion on Blanco RD, east of the Post Office
National Train Day and Move Your Caboose Old No. 9 Trail Day at the SA&AP Depot Pavilion on No. 9 Greenway east of the Post Office at 607 E. Blanco Rd. Show some locomotion while learning about Boerne’s Railroad and Transportation Heritage. Members of the Friends of Old No. 9 will have assorted railroad artifacts, scale models and trail information for attendees. Pull into the depot for a rest.

El Paso, TX
Amtrak El Paso Station
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
700 San Francisco St.
Model train show, games for children, free trip of Amtrak, and refreshments provided.
AMTRAK.COM

San Antonio, TX
Amtrak San Antonio
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
350 Hoefgen St.
We will be celebrating the second annual National Train Day with a private car and locomotive on display, a radio remote, food, drinks, model trains, and a San Antonio Missions Historical Park exhibit.

San Antonio, TX
City of San Antonio/Hays St Bridge Restoration Group
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hays St. @ Union Pacific RR Tracks
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Restoration Phase of the the Hays St. Bridge Project. The Hays St. Bridge is a 100 year-old former multi-purpose bridge that will be re-dedicated next year as a pedestrian bridge linking Riverwalk North-Brackenridge Park-Museum attractions with historic neighborhoods to the East. The Bridge is located approximately 6 blocks north of Sunset Station.
http://www.sanantonio.gov/Historic/hotprojects.asp

Houston, TX
Tracy Robinson
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
902 Washington Avenue
Open House featuring a live radio remote and an exhibit by Operation Lifesaver.

UT

Ogden, UT
Wasatch Division, RMR, NMRA
10:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Golden Spike NHS
We will be going to Golden Spike National Historic Site and then back to Ogden to see the Steam engine that Union Pacific Steam is displaying. Meet at the Golden Spike National Historic Site at 11:00 am by the flag pole. For More Info: Visit www.nps.gov/gosp

Ogden, UT
Union Station Foundation
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
2501 Wall Avenue
Combined celebration of National Train Day and 140th Anniversary of the completion of transcontinental railroad. Union Station is hosting Union Pacific's 844 Steam Locomotive for a three day stop on it's Western Heritage Tour. Also on May 9th, Operation Life Saver will have a booth, Warren's Model Train Shop will have items for sale, and gifts will be available from the Utah State Railroad Museum. Locations: south side of Union Station.
www.theunionstation.org

VA

Shenandoah Caverns, VA
The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Exit 269 off I-81, Shenandoah Caverns
Springtime in the Country. Model Trains in motion. Three C-Gauge trains suspended from ceiling, one passenger train, two freight. Live Bluegrass, Vendors, Authentic Trolley ride to famous Meems Bottom Bridge over the Shenandoah River. Family fun event!
www.shenandoahcaverns.com

Manassas, VA
Historic Manassas, Inc
06/06/2009
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Manasssas Depot
Annual railroad celebration, featuring Virginia Railway Express train rides, model train exhibits, railroad memorabilia vendors, food vendors, music, and various activities for children.

Williamsburg, VA
James City County Historical Commission
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
7770 Croaker Road
A day of family fun - a model Railroad, children's activities, Norge Depot restoration displays, The Norge Depot Gift Shoppe, refreshments and more. Donations to the Norge Depot Restoration Fund will be gracefully accepted.

Clifton Forge, VA
C&O Historical Society
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
705 East Main Street
A day long festival at our Heritage Center featuring booths, food etc.
www.cohs.org

Roanoke , VA
O. Winston Link Museum
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
101 Shenandoah Ave NE
Celebration at the Station is a rail heritage festival and an annual Roanoke tradition. In honor of the museum's fifth year, we will be rolling out the Class A No. 1218 to the tracks by the festival to be on display throughout the day. Celebration will also include the Norfolk Southern business cars, 1/8 scale train rides, Norfolk Southern F Units, and much more. Admission is $5
www.linkmuseum.org

Roanoke, VA
O. Winston Link Museum
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
101 Shenandoah Ave NE
Late Night at the Link! Bring your camera and get up close and personal with the Class A No. 1218, Norfolk Southern F Units, and three of the Norfolk Southern Business Cars for a night shoot on the tracks behind the O. Winston Link Museum. Refreshments are included. Advance Tickets $25/ At the Gate $30
www.linkmuseum.org

Ashland, VA
RF&P Model Railroaders
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Ashland-Hanover Shopping Center
Model railroad open house with N and HO displays. The shopping center is at the intesection of US 1 and SR 54, in the NE part of the center, near the Hallmark store - a mile from the train station in Ashland.

Roanoke, VA
Virginia Museum of Transportation
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
303 Norfolk Ave
Celebrate with the Virginia Museum of Transportation at our annual "Rail Day" event. There will be activities for all, food, and guided tours. Sit in the cab of the J Class 611, or an SD-40. See special Norfolk Southern engines and equipment. Take the David R. and Susan S. Goode Rail Walk to the O. Winston Link Museum, and watch the NS Mainline action from up close.
http://www.vmt.org

VT

Bellows Falls, VT
Green Mountain Railroad
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
54 Depot Street
Ride with the historical mail mascot "Owney." Owney used to ride in the US Postal Service baggage car around the US and abroad. All children riding the trip this day, will receive an authentic pewter dog tag made specially by a local Vermont company, Danforth Pewter, as a souvenir. Visit www.rails-vt.com or call 800-707-3530 for information.
www.rails-vt.com

Castleton, VT
Vermont Agency of Transportation
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Castleton Train Station
Governor James Douglas along with other invited Vermont State Legislators will board the Ethan Allen in Rutland, VT and travel to Castleton, VT where the state plans on opening a new train station this summer. At Casleton, the Governor will address the public on Vermont's efforts in providing rail transportation throughout the state. The Castleton College marching band will provide music.
amtrak.com

WA

Lacey, WA
Centennial Depot
08:30 AM - 06:30 PM
6600 Yelm Hwy
Entertainment and refreshments for passengers and visitors to enjoy.

Seattle, WA
Dan Engstrom
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
303 South Jackson
Join the fun and celebrate National Train Day and the 10th birthday of the Amtrak Cascades. Fun for the kids! See J.P. Patches * Visit with clowns * Get free balloons and prizes. Fun for Grownups! Win a trip on the Empire Builder for two with two nights at the Glacier Park Lodge. * Hear the Purple Passion Swing Band play famous American train tunes. Guest Speakers. Free Gifts and more!

Tacoma, WA
Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
1911 Pacific Avenue
Model train exhibit, featuring numerous trains running, from all era's and railroads. Including the Amtrak Coast Starlight. Located at the Washington State History museum, just a few minutes from the Tacoma Amtrak station. Nearby street car (Tacoma Link) can drop you at the museum. Museum Admission required. Operator's Hours! The Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers presents "Operators Hours," a quarterly opportunity to watch the masters at work and ask questions of the model railroad experts!
www.psmre.org

Kelso, WA
Kelso/Longview Station Hosts
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
501 S 1st Ave.
Local All Aboard WA members will provide information about Amtrak, the Pioneer Route Restoration, the station host program, historical posters, hand out children's activity books, and other train info. Train songs will be played all day.

WI

Sturtevant, WI
Western Union Junction RR Club & Museum
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
2811 Wisconsin St
Railroad Museum open & free to the public. Tour a Vintage Milwaukee Road Bay Window Caboose and see other vintage Railroad equipment. Open Saturday May 9th 10AM to 3PM and Sunday May 10th 10AM to 3PM.

Marinette, WI
University of Wisconsin- Marinette
05/08/2009
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
750 Bay Shore Street
A powerpoint presentation entitled "Travel by Rail: What getting out of the car can offer you" will be made on the Amtrak System. The environmental, energy conservation and safety advantages will be stressed as the Midwest Rail Initiative moves forward.

La Crosse, WI
Wisc. Assoc. of Railroad Passengers
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Amtrak Depot
Drop in at Amtrak depot. Brochures, timetables, other environmental displays. Posters, safety information, videos. Free treats includeing cake, ice cream, soda pop and coffee!

Columbus, WI
Amtrak Columbus
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
359 N Ludington
Stop by the Columbus Station and help us observe National Train Day with free cake and coffee, drawings for tickets, posters, and door prizes, as well as, hats for the kids.

Milwaukee, WI
Radio Remote
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
433 West St. Paul Avenue
There will be a live radio remote and giveaway items to celebrate National Train Day.

WV

Martinsburg, WV
Washington Heritage Trail National Scenic Byway Welcome Center
09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
On the Porch @ Caperton Station, 229 E. Martin St.
Caperton Station, a National Historic Landmark, is the oldest continuously operating train station in America. Here will will celebrate Martinsburg's railroad history and heritage. The Martinsburg Roundhouse Center, yet another National Historic Landmark, will be open for tours, and we will roundup rail enthusiast food & craft vendors. The highlight of that day will be greeting the Capitol Limited eastbound @ 11.20A. We plan gala bunting & a brass band to greet the train!

Charleston , WV
Friends of the Cardinal
05/17/2009
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Appalachian Power Park
For the 2nd year in a row, the West Virginia Power Ball Club will sponsor National Train Day at the Ball Park in cooperation with The Friends of the Cardinal. Join us for a celebration of our railroad heritage as well as some good old fashioned minor league ball as the WV Power Ball Club takes on the team from Lexington KY!