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2009 Special Events Schedule

"Special Events" occur during many of our normal excursions, and also at other times as noted in the list below. Season Passes not valid on asterisked events.

   April  May   June   July   August  September   October   November  December

April
4, 5
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Sat.,
Sun.
BUNNY TRAINS. Departures 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day. Adults $10, seniors $9, all children $7, babies under one free. Reservations recommended. Ride the train with the Bunny and receive an Easter gift. Enjoy juice and cookies in the museum while you watch model trains.
11
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Sat. BUNNY TRAINS. Departures 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day.   See above.
May
Regular excursions in May depart at 11:00 and 2:00 each Saturday and Sunday.
2 Sat. OPENING DAY/TRACK CAR DAY. Regular fare ticket buys all-day pass on the train and on track cars. Enjoy great train videos in the museum. Lunch items for sale. Plan to come and stay all day!
9 Sat. MAGIC DAY. Magician will visit each child with tricks and balloons.
10 Sun. MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH. Moms ride for $5 and receive a flower on regular train, or enjoy a special Mother’s Day Brunch in the dining car on our 11:00 train only, $18 for moms, $23 for adults and $12 for children, by reservation only.
16 Sat. WALKERSVILLE DAYS. A town full of yard sales, food and crafts.
23 Sat. SALUTE TO THE MILITARY. Vets and military ride for $5. Sign our Book of Remembrance in the museum and see special exhibit.
30 Sat. NATURE FEST & TRAIN RIDE. Train rides and shuttles to and from Fountain Rock Park for an afternoon of free fun from 11:00 to 4:00. Games, food, exhibits and crafts.
30
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Sat. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
June
Regular excursions in June depart at 11:00 and 2:00 each Saturday and Sunday.
6 Sat. GONE FISHIN’. Take the 11:00 train ride and get dropped off on the way back at a Trout Pond. Enjoy three relaxing hours of fishing and enjoying the nearby Nature Center.
13 Sat. JESSE JAMES DAY. Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire.
13
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Sat. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
20 Sat. CIRCUS DAY. Clown on the train. Face painting. Balloons. Fun!
21 Sun. FATHER'S DAY BRUNCH. Dads ride for $5 and receive a small gift on regular train, or enjoy a special Father’s Day Brunch in the dining car on our 11:00 train only, $18 for dads, $23 for adults and $12 for children, by reservation only.
24
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Wed. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
27 Sat. BUBBLES IN THE BREEZE and OPERATION LIFESAVER. Program in museum and on train presented by Operation Lifesaver officials. Bubbles for kids.
July
Regular excursions in July depart at 11:00 and 2:00 Saturdays only.
1
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Wed. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
2
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Thu. STAR-SPANGLED SPECIAL FIREWORKS TRAIN. Visit the carnival in town, have dinner at the fire hall, then take a train ride for a view of the fireworks you won’t forget! Train leaves at 8:30. Bring a flashlight and a blanket.
5 Sun. PICNIC IN THE PARK. Ride the 11:00 train and stop off in the park for country music. Hot dogs, picnic food, root beer floats, strawberry shortcake for sale. Great playground equipment, plenty of shade trees. Bring a blanket and your own lunch, if you prefer. Catch the train back to the station at about 2:45 p.m., or catch a track car shuttle back to the station any time before 2:45 p.m.
11 Sat. MAGIC DAY. Magician will visit each child with tricks and balloons.
15
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Wed. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
18 Sat. JESSE JAMES DAY. Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire.
24
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Fri. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
25 Sat. CIRCUS DAY. Clown on the train. Face painting. Balloons. Fun!
29
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Wed. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
August
Regular excursions in August depart at 11:00 and 2:00 Saturdays only.
1 Sat. MAGIC DAY. Magician will visit each child with tricks and balloons.
5
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Wed. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
8 Sat. CIRCUS DAY. Clown on the train. Face painting. Balloons. Fun!
8
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Sat. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
15 Sat. JESSE JAMES DAY. Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire.
19
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Wed. TEDDY BEAR PICNIC. Bring your Teddy Bear and your lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun with Goldilocks on the train and in the Park. Train departs at 11:30 a.m. and returns by 2:00 p.m. $7 per person, babies under one free. Reservations recommended.
22 Sat. BUBBLES IN THE BREEZE and OPERATION LIFESAVER. Program in museum and on train presented by Operation Lifesaver officials. Bubbles for kids.
22
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Sat. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in a lovely park setting. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
29 Sat. NATURE TRAIN. Park naturalist-guided tour of the historic lime kiln and nature center. An optional activity, $5 additional charge, offered on the 11:00 train only. Take your lunch and eat in the park if you wish. Reservations recommended for nature center option. Catch the train back to the station at about 2:45 p.m., or catch a track car shuttle back to the station any time before 2:45 p.m.
September
Regular excursions in September depart at 11:00 and 2:00 each Saturday and Sunday.
5 Sat. TRACK CAR DAY/RAILFAN MUSEUM DAY. Ride all day on one ticket. Boxed lunches available by reservation. Guided tour of the “yard” and the work we are doing on historic cars and engines. Ride the track cars and the regular train.
5
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Sat. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in our dining car. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
12 Sat. JESSE JAMES DAY. Experience an Old West raid on the train. We supply fake jewels and money for the robbery. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire.
12
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Sat. MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Live theater “on the rail” presented by professional actors, with a buffet supper served in our dining car. “Murderous” fun. Adult theme. Train departs from the station at 6:00 p.m. and returns at 8:30. Casual attire. Reservations required. Cost $47 per person.
19 Sat. BUBBLES IN THE BREEZE and OPERATION LIFESAVER. Program in museum and on train presented by Operation Lifesaver officials. Bubbles for kids.
26 Sat. CIVIL WAR REENACTORS. Educational displays. Reenactors on the train. Caution! There will be the sound of gunfire.
October
Regular excursions in October depart at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each Saturday and Sunday.
3 Sat. FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN/LUNCHEON. Enjoy the beautiful Maryland countryside in the fall! Luncheon served in dining car on 1:00 train only. Reservations required for luncheon, $25 adults, $12 children.
10 Sat. FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN/LUNCHEON. See above.
16
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Fri. COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Adult theme. Costumes optional. Departure at 6:30 PM. Catered dinner served in dining car with tea and coffee, or bring your own beverage. Reservations required, $45 per person.
17 Sat. FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN. Enjoy the beautiful Maryland countryside in the fall! No luncheon.
17
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Sat. COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Adult theme. Costumes optional. Departure at 6:30 PM. Catered dinner served in dining car with tea and coffee, or bring your own beverage. Reservations required, $45 per person.
23
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Fri. COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. See above.
24 Sat. FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN. Enjoy the beautiful Maryland countryside in the fall! No luncheon.
24
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Sat. COSTUME PARTY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN. Adult theme. Costumes optional. Departure at 6:30 PM. Catered dinner served in dining car with tea and coffee, or bring your own beverage. Reservations required, $45 per person.
30
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Fri. GHOST TRAIN. All cars will be “Scary!” Departures at 7:30 and 9:30. Fares: $10 for adults, $7 for children 12 and under. Cider and donuts in museum after your ride. Reservations recommended.
November
28, 29
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Sat.,
Sun.
SANTA TRAINS. Ride the train with Santa. Adults $10, seniors $9, children $7, babies under one free. Trains at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day. Hot chocolate and cookies in the museum. Reservations recommended.
December
5, 6
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Sat.,
Sun.
SANTA TRAINS. Ride the train with Santa. Adults $10, seniors $9, children $7, babies under one free. Trains at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00 each day. Hot chocolate and cookies in the museum. Reservations recommended.
12, 13
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Sat.,
Sun.
SANTA TRAINS. See above.






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