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Train Day
Jun 10, 2018 20:27:38 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Jun 10, 2018 20:27:38 GMT -5
It's not too early to be thinking about Train Day in Ashland, VA. Held the first Saturday in November, Ashland's historic Train St. straddles the dual tracks that services the Atlantic seaboard from ME to FL. Both Amtrak & CSX send dozens of trains down this line daily so Train Day is not only filled with model trains but the real deal running through town 24/7. And these trains don't slow down for the thousands of attendees. They come through doing 25+mph, tooting their horns & ringing their bells, knowing they are the true stars of the show!
Last year I spotted one train with 5 CSX/BNSF locos pulling 220 cars. The consist seemed to go on forever. Food, vendors, & model trains line the street or are set up indoors.
Some inns & hotels are already boxed & Amtrak is taking reservations. Ya'll come!
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Train Day
Sept 30, 2018 13:56:26 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Sept 30, 2018 13:56:26 GMT -5
Saturday November 3rd is Ashland Train Day in beautiful downtown Ashland, Virginia. Watch dozens of CSX, & Norfolk Southern freight & Amtrak passenger trains travel down the main line thru the heart of town. Thousands of visitors flock there every year to see trains, train layouts, train memorabilia, & enjoy Southern cuisine at its best. Look for me at Rappahannock River Railroaders’ red caboose! I’m the only gal so you can’t miss me!
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Train Day
Oct 27, 2018 13:03:18 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Oct 27, 2018 13:03:18 GMT -5
One week from today & praying for good weather! It’s been a very rainy year!
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Post by Commodore on Oct 27, 2018 17:06:19 GMT -5
I'll see what I can do
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Train Day
Oct 28, 2018 15:35:19 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Oct 28, 2018 15:35:19 GMT -5
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Train Day
Oct 28, 2018 15:40:23 GMT -5
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Post by Commodore on Oct 28, 2018 15:40:23 GMT -5
I like sunny better than hurricanes. Still working around being free. Post this in the club activities topic!
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Train Day
Oct 28, 2018 15:48:51 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Oct 28, 2018 15:48:51 GMT -5
I like sunny better than hurricanes. Still working around being free. Post this in the club activities topic! Yeah, Michael kicked our butts here in VA. Was without power 5 days & could hear the whole house generator sucking propane! Lol Tree took my power line down & another crushed my neighbor's pickup truck. One night it got cold enough afterwards I had to light the wood stove. Did you have any damage? |
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Post by Commodore on Oct 28, 2018 16:56:00 GMT -5
Sorry to hear. Yep, Florence and Michael both cost trees and loss of power. My trains stayed dry, though.
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Train Day
Oct 29, 2018 16:34:19 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Oct 29, 2018 16:34:19 GMT -5
Some talk of rain Sat. If it rains the club won’t pull our caboose up there. Lots of festivals this weekend hoping for good weather. 🙁
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Train Day
Nov 2, 2018 5:22:39 GMT -5
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Post by neverland on Nov 2, 2018 5:22:39 GMT -5
Forecast looks great! 🌞
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