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February 2014
Fourteenth Edition
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Dinosaur Train™ returns to the Railway Heritage Park at Squamish, British Columbia - March Spring Break
WestCoast Railway Heritage Park is proud to host the Dinosaur Train™ March 20th-23rd and 27th- 29th! Based on the popular PBS Kids Television series, Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train™ will visit the Park for the second year, bringing fun for the whole family! The adventure filled train ride features music, stories, Nature Trackers Club guidebook and an activity area! Children also have the opportunity to meet their favorite T.rex, Buddy! At the Nature Trackers Adventure Area (inside of the Canadian National Roundhouse), you'll find fossil dig sites, dinosaur tracking, temporary tattoos, arts and crafts and much more. Several thousand passengers are expected to come and celebrate the fascination that children have with trains and dinosaurs. Trains will depart at 1pm on weekdays and 10am and 1pm on weekends. All Aboard the Dinosaur Train™! Tickets are on sale now! |
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Rolling Out Rail Events' Dinosaur Train™ 2014 Schedule
We are glad to announce a wonderful lineup of hosting railroads across the US, Canada and the UK for our 2014 season. Our partners are excited to be offering new activities and we wish them a safe, productive and fun season!
West Coast Railway Association: March 15- 30
www.wcra.org
Indiana Railway Museum: May 3-4, 10-11
www.indianarailwaymuseum.org
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: June 7- 8, 14- 15
www.durangotrain.com
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: July, 18- 20, 25- 27, August 1- 3
www.gsmr.com
Seaton Tramway UK: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 25, 31
www.tram.co.uk
Delaware River Railroad Excursion: August 16- 17, 23- 24
www.nyswths.org
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Polar Express™ "I Believe" Contest Announces 30 Finalists
As part of the 10th anniversary of The Polar Express film, fans were asked to finish the words "I believe" for a chance to win a lifetime experience. The contest, organized by Warner Brothers, resulted in over 3,700 entries. They are currently down to 30 finalists and the book's author, Chris Van Allsburg, is currently reviewing the essays and will select the grand prize winner soon. To read the amazing and inspiring "I Believe" essays from the 30 finalists, please visit: www.thepolarexpresscontest.com/Gallery.aspx
Best of luck to all!!!
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A Big Thank You to All Volunteers Many of Rail Events' partner railroads and museums rely heavily on the contributions of volunteers- generous individuals who donate their efforts and/or resources in order to perform charitable acts, helpful work or services, without any expectation of reward, particularly those that are tangible. These volunteers act altruistically, or selflessly, in donating their efforts. Material reward isn't expected; there is satisfaction in the knowledge of their contributions to the well-being or success of the museum and the project or event. From the aspect of common courtesy, sincere thanks are given and received from the organization's leadership. It is difficult for most organizations to convey the deep appreciation to volunteers that truly expresses the gratitude for the volunteer's contributions. Tangible forms of appreciation such as awards and recognition go a long way toward expressing this appreciation, but can still fall short of acknowledging the crucial role that volunteers play in historic preservation. To all the volunteer at all of the Rail Events partner organizations we say, "Thank You, your work is deeply appreciated and essential to saving these historic treasures!"
Did you know that each wooden train whistle in Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum's gift shop is handmade by one lovely gentleman? He's been volunteering his woodworking skills for 20 years. Thank you Mr. Vigeant!
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