Flier with more information and reservation instructions
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Flier with more information and reservation instructions
PO Box 624, Marlborough, MA 01752 ● http://prrths-ne.org New England Chapter PRRT&HS Membership Meeting Lunch Excursion and Tour – Saturday, June 13, 2015 Conway Scenic Railroad 38 Norcross Circle, North Conway Village, NH 03860 5200 per Person* $ Includes: Pre-trip tour of the “Gertrude Emma”, former Pennsylvania Limited parlor observation “Libertas” 21-mile, 1:45 hour round trip Bartlett Valley Train excursion from North Conway to Bartlett, NH Three-course private lunch for up to 24 chapter members in the dining car “Chocorua” (See menu on reverse) Behind-the-scenes walk through the museum’s collection and roundhouse *Fare includes meal, First Class train ride, tax, and service charges. All beverages and beverage gratuities are additional. Reservations and Advance Purchase Required Contact Tim Garner by email no later than May 31, 2015 – [email protected] Purchase tickets online in advance by credit or debit at http://conwayscenic.com (select “Buy Tickets”) Schedule Reservations / Carpooling • 10:00-10:30 a.m. – Arrive at North Conway station by car. Make sure everyone is ticketed. • Board the ex-PRR “Gertrude Emma” at the end of our train for inspection and photography prior to departure. If you are coming and would like to carpool with someone, please let Tim Garner know when you reserve your seat. Tim will put you in contact with the closest member(s) to you who plan to come if any. Again, Tim’s email address is [email protected]. • Board the dining car “Chacorua” and proceed to the private dining room. Possibly have our business meeting on the train or decide to have it after we detrain. • 11:30 a.m. – Depart for Bartlett and enjoy lunch along the way • 1:15 p.m. – Return to North Conway Station • 1:20 p.m. – Tour the North Conway facilities and equipment • Free to enjoy the town of North Conway and the surrounding White Mountains Region Besides the former PRR “Gertrude Emma”, Conway Scenic also owns former PRR GP-9 (ES-17m) #7083. The Conway Scenic Railroad has been in operation for 41 years. It operates on remnants of the Boston & Maine and Maine Central Railroads in the White Mountains region of New Hampshire. The railroad owns two steam engines (currently under restoration) and a variety of first and second generation EMD diesel locomotives. The diner “Chocorua” was built by Pullman in 1929 for the Lackwanna as an m.u. coach. It was restored and converted to a full-service dining car in 1992. To learn more, visit http://conwayscenic.com Spend the Weekend in North Conway Menu For our lunch trip, Conway Scenic’s menu includes three courses: • Appetizers – Choice of Chef’s homemade soup or assortment of fresh seasonal fruits • Entrées – Choice of Roast beef BLT sandwich, BBQ pulled pork, Grilled chicken Ceasar salad, or Southwestern black bean and sweet potato veggie burger – all served with Chef’s choice of side salad • About Conway Scenic Railroad Dessert – Chef’s selection of the day North Conway is a year-round tourist community. You’ll find quaint shops, name brand outlets, a variety of restaurants, and beautiful scenery. Mt. Washington, with the Mount Washington Cog Railway and the Mount Washington Auto Road are within easy driving distance. We recommend www.tripadvisor.com or www.aaa.com to find places to stay. Trip is rain or shine. New England Chapter is not responsible for menu changes, late departures, and other unexpected unfortunate occurrences beyond our direct control. First come, first served Reservations and Advance Purchase Required Contact Tim Garner by email no later than May 31, 2015 – [email protected] Purchase tickets online in advance by credit or debit at http://conwayscenic.com (select “Buy Tickets”)