Admission is free for all members and guests this Saturday, August 19th. We love our members and this is the day we set aside to show it!
Check out our action-packed schedule:
- 9:30AM: Free donut holes & coffee available, Visitors Center Trolley Fare
- 9:30AM: Museum Store opens
- 9:45AM: Trolleys begin operating
- 10AM: New Model Railroad Building behind-the-scenes tour led by Katie Orlando, Executive Director
- 10:30AM: Ride the City of Manchester. Pre-purchase tickets, or take a chance on a day-of raffle. Proceeds support the City of Manchester restoration.
- 11AM: Ceremony to Honor Donald Curry at Talbott Park. Gather in the Exhibit Room to hop aboard the 11:15AM ride to Talbott.
- 11:45AM-1PM: Cookout at Tower C. Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie dogs, sides, dessert and assorted beverages. Proceeds raised benefit the Family Play Area.
- 12:30PM: Trolleys of Southern Maine: A Photo Presentation. Visitors Center Exhibit Room, led by Leo Sullivan.
- 1:30PM: Rapid Transit Collection Update led by Phil Tsihlis, Trustee and member of the Rapid Transit Committee. Visitors Center Exhibit Room.
- 2PM: Fairview Carhouse behind-the-scenes tour led by Devon Hubner, Parts Warehouse Manager
- 2:15PM: Ride the City of Manchester. Pre-purchase tickets, or take a chance on a day-of raffle. Proceeds support the City of Manchester restoration.
- 3PM: Ice Cream Sundaes, Visitors Center Trolley Fare. Proceeds benefit the Annual Fund Campaign.
Ongoing activities:
- Experience our railbikes!
- Library Committee Transit Book Sale, Visitors Center Exhibit Room
- Take a Ride on the Pump Car! (John Petillo, Volunteer)
- Special Rides on the Boston & Maine speeder No. 500 and Sanford speeder No. 51.
- Raffle to Ride the City of Manchester
- Raffles to Benefit the Annual Fund Campaign
- SOAC Cars Open for Viewing
We hope to see you!