railroad@ucbvax.ARPA (06/20/85)
From: Ed Mertes <mertes@Almsa-2.arpa>
I have received many announcements, cancellations and rumors in
the last few days.. I'll try to hit the highlights.
Cancellations
St Louis Union Station Redevelopment will not open in late
July as scheduled, therfore 4501 to St louis for that time has
been cancelled. There was some talk of bringing in the 765 for
the rescheduled opening on Labor Day but at last word that is
out also. 8444 is rumored to be coming in for labor day but I
haven't been able to confirm anything yet.
If you're on 2oth Century mailing list and read about the
765 Elkhart trip on Sept 7-8, don't waste a long distance call
for more information. I called them yesterday and the trip is
off. They are tring to set up another trip (maybe Sterling)
using the 765 for that weekend but nothing definite yet.
Announcements.
20th Century RR Club
509 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Il 60670
(312) 289-4500
8/10 Chicago to Hannibal, Mo for RR Reunion Week
8/23-25 Chicago - St Paul Minn
9/20-22 Chicago - St Louis Union Station Project
9/27-29 Chicago to Grand Rapids
8/17 Chicago to Illinois State Fair
and for the REAL (rich) Railfans
10/18-10/29 Europe Rail Excursion
Fly (no train available) to Paris from Chicago
Ride TGV to Lyon
Ride The Orient Express
Visit numerous RR museums in Europe
and all of this is only $1585 plus 804 for air fare
which includes hotels tours and some meals..write or
call for all the details if interested or curious.
Bluegrass RR Museum
PO Box 1711
Lexington Ky 40592
(606) 233-7177 or 277-9542 (after 6pm)
9/14-15 Lexington to Chattanooga 2-day round trip behind
611. Trip inludes overnite accomodations dinner and
breakfast at motel and transportation. $170 (single)
$155 (double) $125 (child under 18 w/parent) all per
person prices.
TVRM Chattanooga has trips in late October to to Crossville
but I left the flyer at home. I'll send the details
when I remember to bring it in.
Ed mertes