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Minerville Railroad Days September 17-18


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Minerville Country Village Announces 2005 Operating Schedule

Donnellson, IA- August 15, 2005- Visitors will be able to ride back in time to the village of Minerville on the Fort Madison, Farmington, & Western Railroad during Railroad Days September 17-18 2005. The two day show will be open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days and will offer a look at life during the 1920’s.

Railroad Days will feature much of the Fort Madison, Farmington, and Western Railroad’s equipment in operation. Railroad equipment operating will include a 1939 steam crane, former CB&Q motorcar “doodlebug”, antique section cars and more. Antique trains will depart frequently for a two-mile train ride through the woods and across a trestle. Unlimited train rides will be included with admission to the show.

Visitors will also be able to stroll through the authentically replicated depot and see the nearly one dozen railroad cars as old as the 1880’s. In addition to the ride, visitors will be able to visit the Minerville Old Time Village, which includes a filling station, general store, print shop, music house, one room schoolhouse, and a fire house. It’s fun for the whole family!

Food vendors will be available on the grounds and camping is available at Wilson Lake Park located adjacent to the show grounds. Visitors will also want to visit the Apple Daze celebration which will be held at the same time in Donnellson, Iowa.

For more information visit their website at www.minermfgco.com/minerville.