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The Little River Railroad is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and operation of historic railroad equipment. Our mission is to keep steam locomotives alive for future generations.

#110 Centennial Celebration

July 15-16-17, 2011

29 W. Park Ave., Coldwater, MI 49036

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JULY 15 & 16	FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9:00 a.m.	Depot Gates Opens
10:45 a.m.	Steam Train #75 Departs Coldwater to Quincy
11:00 a.m.	Steam Train #110 Departs Coldwater to Hillsdale
11:15 a.m.	Steam Train #6 Departs Coldwater to Quincy
1:00 p.m.	Steam Train #1 Departs Coldwater to Quincy
1:15 p.m.	Steam Train #126 Departs Coldwater to Quincy
4:30 p.m.	Birthday Cake & Photo Opts for 5 Steam Engines
6:00 p.m.	Depot Gates Close

July 17	SUNDAY
9:00 a.m.	Depot Gates Opens
10:00 a.m.	Quintuplet Steam Trains Depart Coldwater to Quincy
2:00 p.m.	Quintuplet Steam Trains Depart Coldwater to Quincy
5:00 p.m.	Birthday Cake & Photo Opts for 5 Steam Engines
6:00 p.m.	Depot Gates Close

A Little History ...

The Little River Railroad will be celebrating the 100th birthday of their #110 steam engine train. This unique engine is the smallest standard gauge Pacific locomotive ever built. This one of a kind engine ordered special in 1911 for the Little River Railroad & Lumber Company out of Townsend, Tennessee. The custom locomotive was ordered to handle the tight corners needed to haul lumber out of what is now the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, retiring in 1938. In 1940 it was sold to the Smokey Mountain Railway and ran until the early 1950's. In 1966 the #110 was abandoned in Shook's Gap, Tennessee. In 1972 the #110 was purchased and restored and made its first run as the Little River Railroad in Pleasant Lake, Indiana in 1975. In the 100 years, she was only out of service for about 20 years. In 2004, the #110 and her current owner celebrated a milestone. The #110 has been with the current Little River Railroad for longer than either of the previous owners and has been in service the entire time. In the 35 years since being restored in 1975, 110 has hauled approximately 200,000 passengers and traveled over 300,000 miles in three states. In November 2011, the #110 will celebrate her 100th birthday!

About the Celebration...

The celebration is scheduled for July 15th, 16th and 17th of 2011 in Coldwater, Michigan. The birthday party will bring together at least five (5) steam locomotives in one location. The trains will haul passengers down the tracks to Quincy all three (3) days. The birthday train, 110 will pull passengers to Hillsdale on Friday and Saturday, departing Coldwater at 11:00 a.m. Sunday all of the engines will line up together to make the trip to Quincy.

	#110 11:00 Friday & Saturday-Hillsdale Train 10:00 & 2:00 Sunday leading the Quintuplet Train The #110 is a 4-6-2 Pacific type locomotive weighing approximately 58 tons. It is the smallest of its kind ever built for standard gauge and it is also a one-of-a-kind locomotive. It was custom built for the original "Little River Railroad" in Townsend, TN. 110 hauled logs out of what is now the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She has been running for the Little River Railroad since 1972.
#1 1:00 Friday & Saturday-Quincy Train 10:00 & 2:00 Sunday- Quintuplet Train The #1 is a 0-4-0T tank engine. The #1 is still a mystery as to its age, we do know that its frame and wheels were built in 1908. It is doubtful that it has its original boiler. The #1 is likely a conbination of numerous locomotives of its type. Weighing less than 25 tons, less than 1/2 of what the #110 weighs. Ironically, because of its weight distribution on its axles, it can pull as much as the #110, just not for as long. The #1 was purchased from the LaPorte County Steam Historical Societyin 2000. After a 3 year restoration, it made its first run in over 35 years in 2004.
	#6 11:15 Friday & Saturday-Quincy Train 10:00 & 2:00 Sunday- Quintuplet Train The #6 is a 0-4-0 tank engine built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in September, 1924 for the Viscose Company in Roanoke, Virginia. In the early 1960's the #6 was sold to the Gem City Iron & Metal Company in Pulaski, Virginia. In September 2004 the #6 was purchased by current owner, Scott Symans of Dunkirk, New York. From September 2004 to June 2007 Scott completely restored the #6 to operating condition.
#75 10:45 Friday & Saturday-Quincy Train 10:00 & 2:00 Sunday- Quintuplet Train The #75 is a 0-4-0 tank engine built in 1930 by Vulcan Iron Works of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The Flag Coal Company of Avoca, PA purchased the engine from Vulcan Iron Works. We are not sure what the locomotive was used for at that time, probably for switching coal cars in preparation for shipment. In 1935 the engine was sold to Solvay Process Company in Jamesville, NY, when its number was changed to #75. It was purchased and restored by John & Byron Gamling. Today it travels all over the country making guest appearances on many tourist lines and museums.
	#126 1:15 Friday & Saturday-Quincy Train 10:00 & 2:00 Sunday- Quintuplet Train This is the original builder's photo taken in 1931 when the 0-6-0 tank engine built by Vulcan Iron Works of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The Leigh Valley Coal Company of Hazlenton, PA purchased the engine from Vulcan Iron Works. In 1954 the engine was sold to Heidelberg Coal Company in Avoca, PA. It was stored in the D & H roundhouse at Carbondale until #126 was purchased by John & Byron Gamling in the Fall of 1993. This will be the first public operation of the #126 since being restored!

PRICING

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Gate Fee (per person)…………………………………………………...$5.00

(Without Train Ticket)

NOTE: Space is limited on the trains and prepaid ticket reservations are required.

Friday & Saturday Trains

Quincy Train

Adult (ages 12 & up) ………..…………………… $25.00

Children (ages 3-11) …….....………………….… $15.00

Children (ages 2 & under).........................................Free

Hillsdale Train

(TICKET PRICE INCLUDES LUNCH)

Adult (ages 12 & up) ………..…………………… $50.00

Children (ages 3-11) …….....………………….… $30.00

Children (ages 2 & under).........................................Free

NOTE: All train tickets include the $5.00 Gate Fee

Sunday Trains

Quintuplet Quincy Train

Adult (ages 12 & up) ………..…………………… $35.00

Children (ages 3-11) …….....………………….… $25.00

Children (ages 2 & under).........................................Free

NOTE: All train tickets include the $5.00 Gate Fee

Trains heading to Quincy are approximately 1 3/4 hour train rides, with trains passing in Quincy for photo opportunities. The Hillsdale Train is approximately a 3 1/2 hour train ride and includes lunch.

Advanced reservations are required for all train excursions planned throughout the weekend celebration. Reservations can be made online at www.LittleRiverRailroad.com or by calling (574) 215-0751. The reservations are being taken on a first come basis and seating is limited.

Besides the 5 steam locomotives, there will be numerous traction engines, a kiddie train rides, model trains, food vendors, train museum, re-enactors and many, many photo opportunities.

The Little River Railroad organization is a not-for-profit, ran by volunteers.

For more information on the celebration schedule or to find out how you can volunteer on the railroad, contact Geri at (574) 215-0751 or email.

For lodging information www.discover-michigan.com or (800) 968-9333.