Mass Bay RRE and the Conway Scenic Railroad Present
‘North Country Steam’
on the Conway Scenic Railroad
North Conway, NH to Hazens & Return with 0-6-0 Steam Engine 7470
Sunday, July 31, 2011 ONLY!!

Join Mass Bay RRE for a special steam-powered excursion through Crawford Notch to Hazens, the northernmost point on the Conway Scenic Railroad. This unique, one-day-only event will cover trackage of the former Maine Central Railroad "Mountain Division" not normally operated by the Conway Scenic with steam power. This will be the 7470's first trip to Hazens since she arrived at the Conway Scenic and the first steam-powered train to Hazens since 1953, when the last MEC steam powered train went through.

We’ll depart from the landmark CSRR North Conway station at 10:00 AM. With 0-6-0 #7470 (built by the Grand Trunk Railroad in 1921) in the lead we will travel west through Intervale and Notchland, crossing the famed Frankenstein Trestle before arriving at Crawford Notch. After a water stop at the Notch we’ll continue on through Fabyans to Hazens. We will then head east, returning to North Conway at approximately 8:15 PM. The trip will include multiple photo stops at scenic locations along the way to Hazens.

Our train will consist of two Conway Scenic coaches, an open-window coach, the First-Class car "Carroll P. Reed" and the dome car "Dorthea Mae".   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.  Seats in the dome section of the "Dorthea Mae" are now completely sold out. 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.)

Train capacity is limited! We will assign seats by car only; passengers wishing to sit together must order tickets together at the same time. Box lunches are available for advance purchase, or you may bring your own food. Light snack and beverage service will be available on board the train.

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 7-10 days prior to the trip. We will send driving directions to the departure point in Lenox with your tickets. Please notify us if special accommodations (ie, handicap seating, etc.) are required.

THE BOSTON COACH CONNECTION
Save the hassle and expense of driving!  Our connecting motor coach service from Boston, leaving South Station at 6:45 AM and the Anderson RTC in Woburn at 7:00 AM, will offer a guaranteed connection with our train at North Conway for a one-way rail journey to Hazens. The coach will depart from Hazens shortly after our train's 4:00 arrival there and will visit the famed ball signal in Whitefield before heading back to Boston, making a dinner stop (individual settlement) en route. Return to Boston will be around 8:30 PM.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

	Northbound	Northbound	Southbound	Southbound
	Motorcoach Connection	North Country Steam Special	North Country Steam Special	Motorcoach Connection
	(Read Down)	(Read Down)	(Read Up)	(Read Up)
Boston (South Station)	Dep 6:45 AM	- -	- -	Arr 8:30 PM
Woburn, MA (Anderson RTC)	Dep 7:00 AM	- -	- -	Arr 8:15 PM
NORTH CONWAY	Arr 9:30 AM	Dep 10:00 AM	Arr 8:15 PM	- -
Crawford Depot	- -	Dep 1:45 PM	Dep 6:10 PM	- -
Hazens (Whitefield)	- -	Arr 4:05 PM	Dep 4:35 PM	Dep 4:20 PM

FARES:
Adult Mass Bay RRE Member First Class Fare..................................... $119*
Adult Non-member First Class Fare.......................................................$129
Child First Class Fare (ages 12 & under) .................................................$89
     Note: Regilar Coach seats SOLD OUT!
Upper Dome Seating Supplemental Fare..................................................$60 SOLD OUT!
Box Lunch ............................................................................................$12
Bus connection from Boston area (train one-way N. Conway-Hazens).........$40

* 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.

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 30 SLRR will be hosting a special Railfan's Day featuring extended rides in track speeders over an additional 1 1/2 miles of this line.  These special trains depart from the station in Madison at 10:30 AM, 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM. These are two-hour special trips for railfans. Trips feature special photo opportinities including passage of a photo freight. Riders will disembark from the SLRR train at Boulder Road, where there will be a photo shoot. Then riders will board Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club speeders for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ride the rare mileage between Boulder Road and Colemans Pit. When the speeders arrive back at Boulder Road riders will disembark and board a regular SLRR train for the trip back to Madison depot.

These special rides are available by “Advance Reservation Only”, with a capacity of 20 persons for each ride. There is no charge for the rides but a donation ($20 suggested) is welcome.  For advance reservations, visit the Silver Lake RR's Railfan's Day page or call 978-470-2066.

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

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