All Aboard for Mass Bay RRE's

'STEAM in the SNOW'
Photographers' Special
on the Conway Scenic Railroad
North Conway, NH to Sawyers River & Return behind 0-6-0 #7470

Saturday, January 3, 2009 ONLY!!

There’s just something about crisp winter air that makes a steam engine look great! Join Mass Bay RRE for our second annual steam-powered photographers’ special excursion on the Conway Scenic Railroad. This unique event will feature multiple photo stops and photo runbys starring Conway Scenic’s 0-6-0 #7470 (built by the Grand Trunk Railroad in 1921) in the lead. We’ll have the engine “pointed southward” throughout the trip for great photos in the mid-day light.

Our train will depart from the landmark CSRR North Conway station at 10:30 AM. At Sawyers River #7470 will run around the train to lead us back to North Conway, with a scheduled return around 3:00 PM. Our train will consist of the dome car “Dorthea Mae”, first-class cars “Carroll P. Reed” and “Gertrude Emma” and up to three Conway Scenic coaches, depending on demand. A limited number of seats are available in the dome section of the “Dorthea Mae” and in the parlor-observation car “Gertrude Emma”, which will be at the rear of our train on the return trip (extra fare & advance reservations required for seating in these cars - see fare listing below). Mass Bay RRE members will receive discounted fares and preferred seating in the first-class cars. Click here for complete details or our member benefits.

Train capacity is limited! We will assign seats by car only and will reserve blocks of seats for groups of four or more. Passengers wishing to sit together must order tickets together at the same time. ‘Boxcar’ lunches are available for advance purchase, or you may bring your own food. Also, the Conway Scenic snack counter will offer light snack and hot & cold beverage service during our trip.

We will operate connecting bus service from Boston, leaving South Station at 7:00 AM and the Anderson RTC in Woburn at 7:20 AM. Additional stops for passengers may be made at Amesbury, MA (7:55 AM) and Portsmouth, NH (8:15 AM) if demand warrants. The bus will offer a guaranteed connection with our train at North Conway and will return to Boston around 6:30 PM.

Fans who choose to chase our special train rather than ride it will want to purchase our special “Railfan’s Chase Package”. This package will include a trip brochure, detailed route maps and operating schedule, and a special “Official Chase Vehicle” commemorative placard.

This trip operates ONE DAY ONLY, rain or shine. Sorry, we cannot honor passes or issue vendor permits. All sales are final and tickets are not refundable. Alcoholic beverages and smoking will not be permitted aboard this train. Tickets will be mailed to you about two weeks prior to the trip; we will send driving directions to the departure point in North Conway with your tickets. Please notify us if special accommodations (handicap seating, etc.) are required.

FARES:

Saturday, January 3, 2009 'Steam in the Snow' Photographers' Special:
Adult MBRRE Member Coach Fare..................................................... $49
Adult Non-member Coach Fare.............................................................$59
Child Coach Fare (ages 12 & under) ....................................................$29
Upper Dome Seating Supplemental Fare.................................................$40
"Gertrude Emma" Parlor/Observation Car Supplemental Fare..............$40
Box Lunch (indicate menu choice when ordering) ...............................$11
Boston Bus or Van Connection (if sufficient demand)...........................$45
Railfan's Chase Package.........................................................................$25

BOX LUNCHES:

The box lunch will consist of a sandwich, chips, snack dessert (granola bar, cookie, etc.), Chef's choice of a side salad, and a beverage. Sandwich choices are as follows:

- Ham & Swiss with Dijon mustrad, lettuce & tomato on Country White Bread.
- Turkey & Provolone Cheese, with mayo, lettuce & tomato on Oatmeal Bread.
- Vegetarian: Cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts & lettuce in a Whole Wheat Wrap.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN NORTH CONWAY:

North Conway is a major winter vacation destination, and there are numerous hotels, inns and B&B's within a reasonable distance of the North Conway depot. For a partial listing of accommodations in the area, we suggest that you visit the Conway Scenic's web site. In additions to those places listed, there are several major chain hotels (Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn, etc) in the area.

The Kearsarge Inn, conveniently located across the street from the train station in North Conway, is offering a 15% discount off their regular rates for a two-night stay (Friday and Saturday, January 2 & 3) to passengers of our train. They are also offering a complementary wine & cheese reception on Friday night and an annual 10% discount to Mass Bay RRE members. Be sure to mention Mass Bay RRE when making your reservation.

The Kearsarge Inn may be reached at 800-637-0087 or visit their web site: http://www.kearsargeinn.com

HOW TO ORDER:

Please use the order form to order your tour ticket and box lunch. Be sure to enclose a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope for return of your tickets. Full particulars of the tour will be sent with your tickets about two weeks before the trip. For further information please call our information lineat 978-470-2066, or send e-mail to: trips@massbayrre.org. Mass Bay RRE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Massachusetts corporation.

Orders are accepted by mail or telephone only. Mastercard & Visa accepted for all orders. For telephone orders please call 978-470-2066. No calls after 9:00 PM Eastern Time, please. The ticket agent needs his sleep.

To download a printable copy of the trip flyer and order form, Click Here.

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST TO RAILFANS:

Lerro Productions of Glenolden, PA will stage a Night Photo Shoot at the Conway Scenic Railroad on Saturday evening, January 3, 2009. Their night photo session will include multiple scenes and set ups of the locomotive, rolling stock and surrounding yard area. As always they will have actors and props on hand. Lighting will be done with their custom Fluorescent Lighting system; no filter will be needed for digital or film cameras. This special event, by separate paid admission only, is not connected with the Mass Bay RRE 'Steam in the Snow' Excursion earlier in the day.

On Sunday, January 4, 2009, Lerro Productions will operate "The Canadian National Photo Freight" on the Conway Scenic. CN #7470 will pull a period freight train and caboose. The locomotive tender will be relettered "Canadian National" for the event which will include multiple runbys including bridges, mountains and stations. This special train charter is not affiliated with Mass Bay Railroad Enthusiasts.

For event details or to order tickets for the Night Photo Shoot or the Canadian National Photo Freight, please visit the Lerro Productions web site.