Mass Bay RRE and the Conway Scenic Railroad Present
‘North Country Explorer ’
on the Conway Scenic Railroad
North Conway, NH to Mountain Junction, Redstone & Hazens
Sunday, July 29, 2012 ONLY!!

TRIP UPDATE AS OF JUNE 15, 2012: UPPER DOME SEATS ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. GOOD SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN FIRST CLASS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE DELUXE DINING PACKAGE, AND IN COACH.  DON'T DELAY - ORDER YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!

Join Mass Bay RRE for a special all-day train excursion through Crawford Notch to Hazens, the northernmost point on the Conway Scenic Railroad. This unique, one-day-only event will cover all of the operable trackage of the former Maine Central Railroad "Mountain Division," including the “Redstone Branch” in North Conway that is not regularly operated by the Conway Scenic.

We’ll depart from the CSRR’s landmark North Conway station at 8:45 AM. We’ll first head north to the intersection with the “Mountain Division” at Mountain Junction. There we’ll reverse direction for the trip eastward to Redstone, passing scenic Pudding Pond along the way. Heading west, we’ll travel through spectacular mountain scenery, crossing the famed Frankenstein Trestle before arriving at Crawford Notch. After brief rest stop at the Notch we’ll continue on through Fabyans to Hazens. We will then head east, returning to North Conway at approximately 7:45 PM. The trip will include multiple photo stops at scenic locations along the way to Hazens.

Our train will consist of up to three Conway Scenic coaches, an open-window coach (available to all passengers), the First-Class car Carroll P. Reed, the dome car Dorthea Mae and the dining car Hattie Evans. Climate-controlled First-Class seating in the Carroll P. Reed and the lower level of the dome car includes complimentary light snack and beverage service throughout the trip. A limited number of seats are available "under glass" in the dome section of the Dorthea Mae, (SOLD OUT as of 6/15/12) also including complimentary snacks & beverages (extra fare & advance reservations required for seating in these cars - see order form below). Current Mass Bay RRE members are eligible for reduced fares. See our member benefits policy for complete details.  (Mass Bay RRE membership is not necessary to ride on this train.)

DINING SERVICE ON BOARD
First-Class and Dome Car passengers may also select the Deluxe Dining Package, featuring a 3-course luncheon (appetizer, choice of entree, dessert) in the Dining Car Hattie Evans. Click here to view luncheon menu. Two luncheon seatings are available, at 11:00 AM and at 1:15 PM.

For all passengers, ‘Boxcar’ lunches are available for advance purchase, or you may bring your own food. Also, the on board snack counter will offer sandwiches, snacks and hot & cold beverage service.

EVENING BAR & DESSERT SERVICE - A MASS BAY RRE EXCLUSIVE!
During our return trip to North Conway, the Hattie Evans will be open to all passengers for a la carte dessert, snack and beverage service, including full bar service. The dessert menu includes ice cream, a berry lemon torte, and apple pie. Available snacks include a basket of tortilla chips with salsa or hot spinach & artichoke dip, and a crudités plate. This snack & dessert service is exclusive to this Mass Bay RRE charter and is not normally offered by the Conway Scenic.

ORDER TODAY!
Train capacity is limited! We will assign seats by car only; passengers wishing to sit together must order tickets together at the same time.

This trip operates ONE DAY ONLY, rain or shine. 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 7 days 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 (ie, handicap seating, etc.) are required.

BOSTON CONNECTION
At this time we have no plans to offer a van or motor coach connection from Boston to North Conway. If you are interested in alternate transportation to North Conway, please contact us so that we can assess potential demand.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

	Northbound	Southbound	Northbound	Northbound	Southbound
	North Country Explorer	North Country Explorer	North Country Explorer	North Country Explorer	North Country Explorer
	(Read Down)	(Read Down)	(Read Up)	(Read Down)	(Read Up)
NORTH CONWAY (CSRR Depot)	Dep 8:45 AM	- -	- -	- -	Arr 7:50 PM
Mountain Junction (change direction)	9:05 AM	Dep 9:10 AM	10:10 AM ------>	-----> 10:10 AM	- -
Depot Street (f)		Dep 9:30 AM	- -	- -	- -
Redstone		Arr 9:45 AM	Dep 9:50 AM	Dep 9:50 AM	- -
Bartlett (does not stop)				- -	7:10 PM
Frankenstein Trestle (p)				Dep 12:00 PM	- -
Mt. Willard Section House (p)				Dep 12:40 PM	- -
Crawford Depot				Dep 1:25 PM	6:05 PM
Quebec Junction (p)				Dep 4:05 PM	- -
Hazens (Whitefield) (p)				Arr 4:15 PM	Dep 4:40 PM

(f) Stops to Board late-arriving passengers on signal only.
(p) Photo Stop (subject to schedule & operating conditions)

FARES:

Coach Seating (Open-window coach will be available to all passengers)
Adult Mass Bay RRE Member Coach Fare.......................................... $65*
Adult Non-member Coach Fare........................................................$75
Child Coach Fare (ages 4 - 12) ......................................................$40
     Note: No charge for children under 4 years old, if seated
     on parent's lap (coach only)

First-Class Seating (Includes complimentary snacks & beverages)
Adult Mass Bay RRE Member........................................................... $85*
Adult Non-member ........................................................................$95

Upper Dome Seating (Includes complimentary snacks & beverages)
Adult Mass Bay RRE Member......................................................... $115*  SOLD OUT!
Adult Non-member ......................................................................$125   SOLD OUT!

First-Class Seating w/ Deluxe Dining Package
Adult Mass Bay RRE Member......................................................... $110*
Adult Non-member ......................................................................$120

Upper Dome Seating w/ Deluxe Dining Package
Adult Mass Bay RRE Member......................................................... $140*  SOLD OUT!
Adult Non-member ......................................................................$150   SOLD OUT!

Box Lunch (See description below)...................................................$13

* One discounted seat per member, except as noted in our Member Benefits policy.

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 & AROUND NORTH CONWAY:
North Conway is a major 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.

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 ten days before the trip. For further information please call our information line at 978-470-2066, or send email to: trips@massbayrre.org.

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 8:00 PM Eastern Time, please.

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

Don’t Miss Mass Bay RRE’s Exclusive
‘Sunset Steam Special’
On the Mount Washington Cog Railway
Base Station/Marshfield, NH to the Summit with STEAM POWER!
Saturday, July 28, 2012 ONLY!!

TRIP UPDATE JUNE 25, 2012: TRIP IS SOLD OUT.

The Mount Washington Cog Railway has mostly "gone diesel." Only one scheduled steam train a day, early mornings in the summertime, still climbs to the "Top of New England" — the 6288'-high peak of Mount Washington. For steam railway buffs of all ages, Mass Bay RRE has arranged a special late-afternoon steam-powered train on the Cog Railway.

This unique afternoon begins at 4:00 PM at Base Station with a tour through the railway's 1897 shops. After a long look at the Cog's surviving steam locomotives, and the bio-fuel diesels that have mostly taken their place, we'll board our charter train for a ride from the shops back to Marshfield. At 5:30 PM, our special departs from Marshfield for the trip to the summit.

THE SILVER LAKE RAILROAD'S RAILFAN'S DAY

The Silver Lake Railroad is located in Madison NH, just south of North Conway. They offer a forty five minute round-trip ride through the gorgeous Madison Chain of Ponds over a segment of the former Boston & Maine Railroad's Conway Branch.

On Saturday, July 28 SLRR is planning a special Railfan's Day featuring Railfan Photo Specials departing from the Madison Depot at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:50 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM, in addition to other special events.  For a complete schedule of Railfan's Day events, visit the Silver Lake Railroad's website.

Silver Lake Railroad Railfan's day has no connection with Mass Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, and notice of this event is provided as a courtesy to our visitors and SLRR.

Mass Bay RRE is a non-profit [501(c)(3)] Massachusetts educational corporation.