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2008 Calendar of Events4th of July
 Old Threshers Reunion (27 Aug-01 Sep) Midwest Haunted Rails (11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 Oct) North Pole Express (5-7, 13-14 Dec)Private Event I (12 Sep) 4th of July (Done!)   Starting at 4 PM, we ran the train through early evening. A $2 wrist band gave riders unlimited access to the cars. At 10.00 PM, the city of Mount Pleasant and numerous sponsors provided an incredible fireworks show in the park. (top of page) Old Threshers Reunion (27 Aug-01 Sep)Labor Day WeekendHeld annually over Labor Day weekend, the Old Threshers Reunion is an educational and fun event that must include a ride on our railroad. Let this be an event where your family memories are made.The trains operate from 8:30 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. Don't be surprised if you see the Model A or Model T trailing one of the trains. The 2007 OTR was picture perfect -- not a single day of rain with clear blue skies every day. Thousands of OTR visitors were able to ride the trains and track cars. Numerous pictures of the 2007 OTR can be seen here.   Private Event I (12 Sep)While this is a private event for group from Rock Island, IL, the park is city property. Please come to our railroad to see the 6 pull a train. (top of page) Midwest Haunted Rails (11, 17-18, 24-25, 31 Oct)The Midwest Central Railroad and Old Threshers' Midwest Electric Railway take on an eerie feel for its annual "Ghost Train of No Return and the Ghostly Trolley." The MCRR and the Midwest Electric Railway will join together for a single price "all you can ride" event. Ages 4 and under are free. No reservations are required for the Haunted Rails. The MCRR will have the two steam locomotives running fours each evening to carry the crowds.    North Pole Express (5-7, 13-14 Dec)Thousands will take a trip to the "North Pole" aboard our North Pole Express for a holiday treat. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas as you travel on the Shay (#9) steam powered train to the North Pole. At the North Pole, visit with our Railroad Santa, who brings a special gift for each child. Holiday traditions start on the Midwest Central Railroad. Tickets will be in the $10 - $15 range per person, with ages 0 to 12 months at no cost. The members and staff of the Midwest Central Railroad want to thank everyone who has purchased tickets and rode the North Pole Express. in the past and invite you to ride again in 2008. Note: there will not be any freezing rain this year! Click here for additional information on this exciting event. Please e-mail Deb Crouch at D C R O U C H @ I O W A T E L E C O M . N E T for more information regarding future North Pole Express events -- and remove the spaces in the e-mail address. (top of page) |
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Midwest Central Railroad Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641 319−385−2912 (updated 07Jul08) |