A&M Railroad announces Memorial Day train ride
Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008
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The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad passenger train will host a Memorial Day Troop Train Ride on May 26 from Springdale to Chester. Active military, retired and U. S. Veterans ride free on this Memorial Day event, and one guest may ride for half-price.
The train departs from the A & M Springdale Depot at 8 a. m. for Chester. The train will stop at 9: 45 a. m. at the Chester grave site decoration.
On the return, the riders will be welcomed at the Ozark Military Museum, adjacent to the Arkansas Air Museum at Drake Field at approximately 11 a. m., and participants will be able to enjoy lunch and view the displays of vehicles and aircraft in both museums at no charge. The Farmington band will perform. Lunch will follow at noon.
Guests will leave for Springdale at approximately 2 p. m.
For more information on the Troop Train Ride or for sponsorships or tickets, call the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad at (479 ) 725-4017.