All Aboard for the fourth annual National Train Day, a coast-to-coast celebration of Americas love of trains on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Amtraks calling all kids young and old to join us for festivities at train stations in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago and to also celebrate Amtraks 40th anniversary.
National Train Day commemorates the 142nd anniversary of the transcontinental railroad.
This years event will kick off during Amtraks 40th anniversary and is an opportunity to celebrate the companys contributions to the history and future of passenger rail in this country, said Emmett H. Fremaux, Amtrak vice president, marketing and product development. The day promises to delight the kid in all of us.
National Train Day Exhibits and Festivities
On Saturday, May 7, from 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., each free event in the four major markets will feature live entertainment, interactive and educational exhibits, kids activities, model train displays and tours of Amtrak equipment, freight and commuter trains, and notable private railroad cars. Local communities nationwide are encouraged to develop and host their own National Train Day celebrations. More than 185 local celebrations took place in 2010.
National Train Day events will feature the following exhibits:
State Partnership Display: Learn about how Amtrak partners with each state to provide specialized service. A locally-focused exhibit will be on display at each major National Train Day celebration.
Amtrak High Speed Rail Display: Take a look at an exhibit that showcases Amtraks leadership, expertise and experience with high speed rail.
K-9 Unit Demonstrations: Witness Amtrak Security K-9 Units, one of the largest programs in the country, perform demonstrations with the dogs and their handlers.
Amtrak: Dining the Rail Way: Catch a glimpse of the history of dining on trains, view live cooking demonstrations from Amtrak chefs and sample meals offered in Amtraks dining cars.
Train Equipment Displays: Get up close and personal with Amtrak equipment to experience first-hand the modern amenities and accommodations offered by passenger rail. "The key to budget travel is to approach ahead. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the actuality of cost and budgeting is always in the back of our thoughts. Considering and consuming our travel budget wisely is a priority for most families. Reducing expending and costs, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed accomplishment and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning behind protecting money while traveling is simple: Even if your personal budget is incredibly limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, regardless of whether on a resources or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a huge vacation or travel bill!..". Then take a peek at how passengers traveled in generations past by touring a variety of historic train cars and privately-owned luxury coaches. Commuter and freight equipment displays (featured in select markets) will highlight todays modern rail passenger services and how green locomotives are transforming the nations freight fleet.
Model Train Displays: Delight in the craft of model train displays and take a closer look at these miniature masterpieces.
Amtrak 40th Anniversary Display: On May 1, 2011, Amtrak will celebrate 40 years as Americas Railroad. Explore the history of Amtrak and find out more about the future of passenger rail, as well as current routes, amenities and onboard offerings.
AmtraKids Depot: Attend Amtraks 40th birthday party at the AmtraKids Depot and discover the kid in you by engaging with delightful magicians, creating fun arts and crafts and playing interactive games with surprise giveaways throughout the day.
Special Exhibits: Events in the four major markets will feature a unique element to further excite and educate train enthusiasts, including:
40th Anniversary Exhibit Train (Washington, D.C.): Washington, D.C.s National Train Day event will serve to launch the nationwide tour of the 40th anniversary exhibit train. The exhibit will consist of two locomotives, three renovated baggage cars displaying historic advertising, uniforms, photos, and other memorabilia, and an Amtrak Bistro car to be used as a retail center and for various exhibits.
B&O Railroad and the Civil War (Washington, D.C.): The B&O Railroad owned the only line into Washington, D.C. during the Civil War playing a critical role during the conflict. Abraham Lincoln made only five historic railroad journeys during his
presidency all across the B&O's line. This interactive exhibit is presented in partnership with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum. 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War
The Great Migration (Philadelphia): African-Americans migrated from the South to the Northeast, Midwest and West via passenger (and sometimes freight) trains during the early 20th century. This exhibit will chronicle The Great Migration, which lasted until 1930 and was a step in the full nationalization of the African-American population.
East Meets West (Los Angeles): Archived photos, facts and stories of the 19th century Chinese contribution to the development of the railroad will be displayed at this exhibit in partnership with local Asian community and cultural organizations.
California Missions (Los Angeles): The 21 California Missions along the El Camino Real (also known as The Royal Highway located between San Diego and San Francisco) will be showcased at this exhibit. A California Mission docent will be on hand to speak about the history of the Missions and their connection to the railroad and an Amtrak representative will speak about current travel routes and trips.
Hands On The Past: Mexican Contributions To The Railroad (Chicago): During World War II, thousands of Mexicans came to the U.S. under a guest worker program called the Railroad Braceros to build and maintain our nations passenger railroad system. This exhibit will honor the contributions by Hispanics to the nations railroad.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrainday.com and find the latest about Amtrak's 40th Birthday at http://amtrak40.com
Source: Amtrak
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