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

[Edwin Rodriguez]

Thanks for this info, Bill
I plan to attend.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Reif" <billreif at ameritech.net>
To: <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 3:46 PM
Subject: [il-talk] Fw: Celebrate National Train Day in Chicago


> 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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