The A&A announces the 2009 Railfan Photographers Special for June 27th and 28th, 2009.
Viscose #6 0-4-0 will visit Arcade for a special weekend. There will be double headed steam for the first time since 1967! Don't miss out on the opportunity to ride behind New York State's only two operational steam locomotives together in one place!
Plan on spending the day at Arcade as more is being planned for the weekend. As of now, the schedule is as follows:
Double Headed Photographers Special Run (on Saturday only) to depart Arcade at 8:00 a.m. with #18 and #6. Travel on rare passenger mileage as the train backs to Arcade Junction and then on to Curriers. This run will feature several photo run-bys at various locations along the line. Ticket Cost $28. This section is the last remaining piece of track from the Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad in New York State and normally only sees freight traffic.
On Saturday and Sunday
#18 will pull the normal afternoon excursions to Curriers at 12:00 and 2:30; Ticket Cost $12
#6 will pull special shorter excursions from the Arcade Station towards the interchange departing at 12:30 and 3:00; Ticket Price $8
Be sure to ride both to see two different examples of steam locomotives.
An ice cream special will also be run at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday evening only. It is to be pulled by #6 and will cones or sundaes at Delightfuls on West Main Street. (Again on the old B&S R.O.W.) This a reservation only train. Call the station for details. This run is not included in the all day pass.
For Saturday there also is an all day pass that will be available to ride the photo special and any of the regular runs. Cost $38.
On Saturday evening, the Friends of A&A are planning a slide show highlighting early A&A excursions. This will be open to the public and more details are to follow.
Other A&A Equipment will be out on display for photographs as well.
The A&A is in the process of putting together a press package and getting all of the festivities listed on their website. Plan on making reservations early, all seating is on a first come, first serve basis. There are also additional events happening around town that are being added for all who visit. Contact the A&A directly to make reservations! We hope to see you all there!
Viscose #6 0-4-0 will visit Arcade for a special weekend. There will be double headed steam for the first time since 1967! Don't miss out on the opportunity to ride behind New York State's only two operational steam locomotives together in one place!
Plan on spending the day at Arcade as more is being planned for the weekend. As of now, the schedule is as follows:
Double Headed Photographers Special Run (on Saturday only) to depart Arcade at 8:00 a.m. with #18 and #6. Travel on rare passenger mileage as the train backs to Arcade Junction and then on to Curriers. This run will feature several photo run-bys at various locations along the line. Ticket Cost $28. This section is the last remaining piece of track from the Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad in New York State and normally only sees freight traffic.
On Saturday and Sunday
#18 will pull the normal afternoon excursions to Curriers at 12:00 and 2:30; Ticket Cost $12
#6 will pull special shorter excursions from the Arcade Station towards the interchange departing at 12:30 and 3:00; Ticket Price $8
Be sure to ride both to see two different examples of steam locomotives.
An ice cream special will also be run at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday evening only. It is to be pulled by #6 and will cones or sundaes at Delightfuls on West Main Street. (Again on the old B&S R.O.W.) This a reservation only train. Call the station for details. This run is not included in the all day pass.
For Saturday there also is an all day pass that will be available to ride the photo special and any of the regular runs. Cost $38.
On Saturday evening, the Friends of A&A are planning a slide show highlighting early A&A excursions. This will be open to the public and more details are to follow.
Other A&A Equipment will be out on display for photographs as well.
The A&A is in the process of putting together a press package and getting all of the festivities listed on their website. Plan on making reservations early, all seating is on a first come, first serve basis. There are also additional events happening around town that are being added for all who visit. Contact the A&A directly to make reservations! We hope to see you all there!
