August, 2000
Grand Rapids, Ohio
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Rail fans from accoss the country came out to help celebrate our 25th year anniversary.
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Ticket Agents Cyril and Connie Houser greeted our guests as they arrived.
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The Mad River Museum was there to help promote railroad safety.
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There was face painting while you waited for your train to arrive ....
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... and home made hobo stew ....
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... and spike driving contests ....
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... and of course a model train show and flee market.
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Over 30 private track inspection cars participated in the all weekend event.
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As the Bluebird pulled out of Grand Rapids, Ohio ...
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... The Hand Huen Band entertained passengers aboard the train.
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Rail fans enjoyed their ride ...
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.. until train robbers stopped the train and robbed our passengers.
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But not all of the robbers got away thanks to this courageous young man.
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Year 2000 President William Linebaugh Jr. and Vice President Kurt Teschendorf present the 25th anniversary cake ...
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... to Grand Rapids and Waterville merchants on the special run 9 P.M. merchants appreciation train.