Hobo R.R. Celebrates National Train Day

Hobo Railroad Celebrates National Train Day

May 12, 2012



On May 10, 1869, in Promontory Summit, Utah, the last spike of the transcontinental railroad was driven into the ground that joined 1,776 miles of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railways. This Golden Spike represented the beginning of more than 100 years of railroading and forever transforming the face and character of America.



You are cordially invited to join New Hampshire Department of Transportation Commissioner Chris Clement, District One Executive Councilor Ray Burton and others at a ceremony in recognition of "National Train Day" on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Hobo Railroad, 64 Railroad Street, Lincoln, NH.



Festivities begin at 10:30 AM with coffee and treats. At 11:00 AM, listen to the following speakers discuss the past, present, and future of railroading in New Hampshire:



Benjamin Clark, Owner of the Hobo Railroad

Chris Clement, Commissioner, NH Department of Transportation

Peter Thompson, Coordinator, NH Highway Safety Agency

Thomas Mahon, Chair, NH Rail Transit Authority

Edward Foley, General Manager, St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad



There will also be tours of the state-owned Historical Train, "Flying Yankee" to follow. Please join us to celebrate National Train Day 2012.




Source: Denneth Lee NHGRS