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Railtown 1897 Offers a Special Mark Twain Train Ride Behind Sierra No. 3 on September 21
| Railtown 1897 Offers a Special Mark Twain Train Ride Behind Sierra No. 3 on September 21 |
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Jamestown, CA...Full steam ahead! Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) is once again offering a fall favorite -- a special Mark Twain Train Ride pulled by the “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3 on Saturday evening, September 21, departing at 5 p.m. With live music provided by local sensation Dave Rainwater, festivities begin at 4 p.m. on the front lawn with Mark Twain -- vividly portrayed by Pat Kaunert -- telling fascinating stories about his train travels in the west. Then at 5 p.m., Sierra No. 3 departs with Twain and Rainwater on board to delight and entertain passengers as they enjoy a ride through the rolling Gold Country foothills, passing through meadows and along grassy hillsides covered with ancient oak trees.
Tickets for the special Mark Twain Train Rides are $24 for adults, $10 for youths ages 6-17 and kids five and under are free. Discounted train ride ticket prices apply for Railtown 1897 SHP members and California State Railroad Museum members (Conductor level and above) at $21 for adults and $9 for youths. Admission to the Park is included with all train rides. Special Mark Twain Train Ride tickets are available online at www.railtown1897.org or by calling 209-984-3953.
In addition, the Railtown 1897 SHP Depot Store, Interpretive Center and grounds are open that day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and guided Roundhouse tours are available, too. Railtown 1897 SHP is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Reservoir Road in Jamestown, near Sonora.
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Calendar Announcement
What:
Mark Twain Train Ride
Where:
Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, Jamestown
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Times:
Train departs at 5 p.m.
Cost:
General: $24 adults, $10 youths ages 6-17, free for children 5 and under
For More:
209-984-3953 or visit www.railtown1897.org
Get ready for a fall favorite -- it’s the Mark Twain Train Ride pulled by the “Movie Star Locomotive” Sierra No. 3 on Saturday evening, September 21, at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park in Jamestown! Get there early to listen to live music provided by local sensation Dave Rainwater and fascinating storytelling by Mark Twain himself (vividly portrayed by Pat Kaunert) beginning at 4 p.m. on the sprawling Roundhouse lawn. Then, Sierra No. 3 departs promptly at 5 p.m. for an entertaining and spirited train ride through the rolling Gold Country foothills. Advance tickets for are available online at www.railtown1897.org for the special Mark Twain Train Ride. Don’t miss the family friendly rail-related fun at Railtown 1897! For more information, call 209-984-3953.
About Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Operated by California State Parks with assistance from the nonprofit California State Railroad Museum Foundation, Railtown 1897 State Historic Park offers year-round tours plus train rides on weekends April-October.. Known as “The Movie Railroad,” the Park and its trains have been featured in undreds of feature films, TV shows, and commercials. The Park is located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Reservoir Road in Jamestown, reached by highways 49/108. Railtown 1897 State Historic Park is open daily (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day) and the Park’s operating hours vary by season: April-October, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; November-March, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call Railtown 1897 State Historic Park at (209) 984-3953, or visit our Web site at www.railtown1897.org |
09/21/2013
All Day Event
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