Some excellent info on the McAdam Train Runs

Thanks to Dennis W. for doing this detailed background work:

I took it on myself to make contact with the 2 groups involved in the train trips out of McAdam.

I spoke with Frank Carroll, and learned that they do not yet have a date approved by the owners of the rail lines, so I am on their phone list. It is difficult for anyone to make a commitment without a date, so I will contact you as soon as they phone me, so we can determine, and send in, a group reservation.

The plan is for the train to start in Harvey for the one hour trip to McAdam. The train is emptied and the first 110 people to reserve a seat can enjoy a roast beef dinner (about $20) while the rest tour the station and look around. Then the train loads up and heads back to Harvey. The round trip ticket will be about $40, with the proceeds going to the restoration of the station in McAdam. Snacks and drinks will have to be planned ahead for the trip, as there are no vendors on the train.

Plans have been approved for the St. Stephen run (today, actually), for a Friday, September 30 trip. The train will leave McAdam at 11:00 AM, and return to McAdam for 5:00 PM (there is a very short stop in St. Stephen to place the engine at the other end of the train). It is 33 miles each way, and somewhat slower than the Harvey trip, as the tracks are getting old. Again, there will be a Roast Beef dinner for the first 110 to make reservations. The cost will be about $50, with the dinner ticket being another $20. Proceeds are going to UNICEF. There will be not be any vendors on this train, either, so snacks, lunch and beverages will have to be pre-planned. And, again, Bill Young (466-4557) will call me once things have been finalized.

Some thought should be given in regard to attendance now, as the window of opportunity for reservations upon my receiving a phone call, will be small, I am sure. Perhaps a decision on which trip to build into a FABAC run.

There are no "Children" prices, as seats are in high demand, and it is a fundraiser; infants 2 and under are free, but in your lap.

Dennis.