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(erielack) ELDCPS - Upcoming Events

Listers,

 

I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about two upcoming events
being held by ELDCPS to raise funds for our restoration projects.

 

As Tim Stuy mentioned a few days ago, our Eighth Annual "Dinner in the
Diner" Event at Andre's Restaurant in Newton, NJ will be on Sunday, May 17,
2009. This popular event is sure to be a sellout once again, so make sure to
make your reservations as soon as possible. Tickets are once again $75 per
person ($70 for ELDCPS Members). For more details and to purchase tickets,
please visit http://eldcps.org/pages/events.html#may17

 

On May 3, 2009, ELDCPS is sponsoring a special rare mileage train ride
covering the Bay Coast Railroad between Cape Charles, Virginia, and Pocomoke
City, Maryland. Come join us as we ride and dine over this former
Pennsylvania Railroad line, built in the 1880s as a speedway and bypass
between Norfolk and the northeast. The all day trip includes three meals
(two on board the train), photo run-bys, and a stop at the Eastern Shore
Railroad Museum. Seating is very limited (30 seats) so be sure to make your
reservations early.

 

We will ride on Bay Coast #316.  Number 316, converted into a self-propelled
dining car, was built in 1913 for the Southern Traction Company by the St.
Louis Car Company. It arrived in Dallas from St. Louis in September 1913.
The 316 was built as part of a 22 car order, numbered 301 through 322.
Southern Traction was absorbed into the "Texas Electric" in 1917. The T&E
ceased operations in 1948, with all 22 motors being let out for salvage. 316
was among a number of cars and trailers bought by a nearby campground. 316
was eventually sold to a dentist near Fort Worth, who used it on his ranch
as a cabin. The car was restored back to its original 1913 appearance by
Edwards Rail Car in 2007-2008 for the Bay Creek Railway.

 

Tickets are $259 each for members and $279 for non-members and include the
train ride and meals. There are no reduced fares for children or senior
citizens. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit
http://eldcps.org/pages/events.html#may3

 

Proceeds from our Andre's dinner and Bay Coast excursion will go towards the
restoration of our diners, EL 741 and DL&W 470.

 

Thanks again for your continued support of our organization and project.

 

Regards,

Michael Steinberg

Vice-President, ELDCPS

www.eldcps.org

 



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