[il-talk] Fw: Celebrate National Train Day in Chicago

[Bill Reif]

Amtrak: Discover the Rail Way on National Train Day, May 9, 2009Hello,

This is interesting.  Some in Chicago may find this worth dropping in on.  Since many blind people rely on and are interested in trains, I regard this as enough on-topic to post here.

Bill

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Amtrak 
To: billreif at ameritech.net 
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 11:49 AM
Subject: Celebrate National Train Day in Chicago




      William,

      Discover the Rail Way on National Train Day

      Join Amtrak in celebration of America's love for rail travel during the second annual National Train Day. Come enjoy an experience for the whole family: live musical entertainment by Shemekia Copeland and Unique, as well as numerous educational and interactive displays about the past, present and future of train travel.

      Event Details:
      May 9, 2009, 10 am - 3 pm
      Union Station - Chicago
      225 South Canal Street
      Chicago, IL 60606

      Train enthusiasts will enjoy an interactive Eco Exhibit, displays of model railroads as well as real Amtrak and historic train cars, paintings from notable train artist, J. Craig Thorpe and more. Bring the young ones to the Amtrakids Depot for educational hands-on activities, appearances by Radio Disney's Rockin' Road Crew, magicians and face painters. Amtrak employees, such as train engineers and conductors, will also be on hand to answer questions.

      American Idol Judge Randy Jackson will join Amtrak in celebrating America's love for rail travel and act as the national spokesperson, appearing in Washington, DC for the second annual National Train Day. For more information about National Train Day events, promotions and train tour reservations visit NationalTrainDay.com.


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