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THE 2008 OPERATING SCHEDULE

All times are from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted. Please realize that the last train leaves the station around 4:00 PM, so adjust your time accordingly.

June 1 - Sunday
June 8 - Sunday
June 15 - Sunday
June 22 - Sunday
June 29 - Sunday
July 6 - Sunday
July 13 - Sunday
July 20 - Sunday
July 27 - Sunday
August 3 - Sunday
August 10 - Sunday
August 17 - Sunday
August 24 - Sunday
August 31 - Sunday
September 1 - Monday - Labor Day
September 20 - Saturday - Heritage Day - lots of extra events are happening this day. Special hours for this special event - 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Activities and events for all ages.
October 12 - Sunday - Fall Leaf Excursions
October 19 - Sunday - Fall Leaf Excursions

A.M. Grove Store, Roller Mill and Grain Elevator are open all these days - free adminssion. Train rides are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children

OPEN MEETINGS - SPECIAL SPEAKERS

We will be holding open meetings at the A.M. Grove Store at 10:00 AM on the second Saturdays of April, May, June, and July. We will hold a meeting on the third Saturday of August. The meetings will be of interest to all members.

April 12 - Saturday - Special Speaker - Dr. McIlnay The Horseshoe Curve: Sabotage and Subversion in the Railroad City
April 26 - Saturday - Docent Day - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM - contact Bob Wieners by email or call 443-922-9216 for information.
May 10 - Saturday - Open Meeting
May 12 - Monday / Friday - Annual Spring Work Camp
June 14 - Saturday - Open Meeting
July 12 - Saturday - Open Meeting
August 16 - Saturday - Open Meeting

Please join us to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions to help us continue in keeping the Ma & Pa Village alive in Muddy Creek Forks.

TRACK IMPROVEMENT WORK & WORK CREWS

If you are interested in track work, work crews meet at the Muddy Creek Forks Tool House at 9:30 AM on Saturday mornings.

Track demonstration at Heritage Day 2003

John von Briesen & Sam Bistline, crew leaders

Please call John von Briesen at 410-523-6309 to volunteer or for more details.

If you are interested in becoming a crew leader or joining the track workers give Sam a call at (717) 843-8221 or page Sam at (717) 237-0630.

All are welcome to experience the fun and satisfaction of working with our track and equipment crews.

Come and join the fun of working on a real railroad. We would love to have you join us.

EQUIPMENT WORK DAYS

We need volunteers - Annual Spring Work Camp - Monday, May 12 through May 17 at Muddy Creek Forks. Contact Mike Shay if you would like to plan to attend.

If you are interested in working on railroad equipment, Please let Mike Shay know when you're coming by calling 717-244-0561 or emailing him at mshay21@comcast.net

All are welcome to experience the fun and satisfaction of working on our equipment with equipment crews.

Come and join the fun of working on a real railroad. We would love to have you join us.

You may contact us at Ma&Pa RR Preservation Society

April 1, 2008