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September is here, and so are our Autumn special events!
#112 75'th Anniversary
CelebrationOur trusty switcher, LV #112, is turning 75 years old!
So on September 6 we'll be operating a special trip from Ringoes to Three
Bridges and return. Passengers will be treated to several photo run-bys and will
receive exclusive souvenirs. Reservations
required.
Hunterdon County Tricentennial
TrainIn celebration of Hunterdon County's 300th Anniversary,
BR&W is operating a special train in partnership with the county! The train
leaves Flemington Station at 11:30 AM on Saturday, September 13. This very
special trip features a round-trip train ride to Ringoes and includes lunch,
LIVE MUSIC by the Red Oak Country Boys and a brief lecture on the history of
Hunterdon County railroading! Reservations
required - available here.
The Great Train RobberyThis
year's robbery features an updated show, and proceeds from the sale of "Black
River Bucks" will benefit the Midland School of North Branch, NJ. The Midland
School is a nationally recognized, nonprofit comprehensive special education
school dedicated to the individual, social, emotional, academic and career needs
of children with developmental disabilities. Trains depart Flemington Station on
Sunday, September 14 at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Reservations
are required.
For
complete details on all of our trains and events
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| Lehigh Valley #112 75th Anniversary Celebration |
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Saturday September 6, 2014 to Sunday September 7, 2014 #112,
our trusty Lehigh Valley Railroad SW1 switcher, is turning 75 years old, and
we're celebrating in style!
Passengers on the 75th Anniversary
Celebration will enjoy a round-trip ride from Ringoes to Three Bridges and
return..but that's not all! Your ticket includes photo opportunities of #112
drilling Three Bridges yard, complimentary boxed lunch, an exclusive #112 75th
anniversary beer glass, #112 lapel pin, and #112 75th anniversary reusable
shopping bag, and additional photo run-bys. |
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| Hunterdon County Tricentennial Train |
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Saturday September 13, 2014 Join us in celebrating Hunterdon
County's 300th Anniversary! The train leaves Flemington at 11:30 AM on September
13 for a trip to Ringoes behind steam locomotive #60. This trip is being run in
partnership with the Hunterdon County Tricentennial Committee and your ticket
includes the train ride, lunch, LIVE MUSIC performed by the Red Oak Country
Boys, and a lecture on Hunterdon railroad history by Frank Curcio. Approximate
return time to Flemington is 4:00 PM. Children age 5 and under are free and do
not require a ticket. |
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| The Great Train Robbery - 2014 |
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Sunday September 14, 2014 Keep a watchful eye on your fellow
passengers during your round-trip ride between Flemington and Ringoes - you
never know who may be a member of the dreaded Covered Bridge Gang! Geared
towards younger children, our Great Train Robbery features members of the
Covered Bridge Gang taking control of the train only to be apprehended by the
Sheriff with the help of his young deputies! |
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| Pumpkin Patch Trains - 2014 |
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Saturday September 20, 2014 to Sunday October 26, 2014 Ride
the train to Pumpkin Junction! At Pumpkin Junction explore the giant corn maze
and let the little ones try out the hay bale maze. There's a small petting zoo,
refreshments, and even horse drawn wagon rides! And don't forget pick-your-own
pumpkins! Your ticket includes the train ride from FLEMINGTON to Pumpkin
Junction and return, and entrance to the maze. Refreshments, pumpkins,
souvenirs, and wagon rides are an additional fee at Pumpkin Junction. |
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