Historic RailPark & Train Museum http://historicrailpark.com Bowling Green, Kentucky Fri, 03 May 2013 13:02:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Happy 5th Anniversary Historic RailPark & Train Museum! http://historicrailpark.com/happy-5th-anniversary-historic-railpark-train-museum/ http://historicrailpark.com/happy-5th-anniversary-historic-railpark-train-museum/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 22:38:48 +0000 admin http://historicrailpark.com/?p=1137

Help us celebrate the Historic RailPark & Train Museum’s 5th Anniversary!

$5 admission for all ages on the 5th day of each month through August 2013!

 

Just mention 5th Anniversary for your special admission price!

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The limited edition HO scale L&N Towering Pine Pullman Sleeper is available for your personal collection!  Replicated  from the original Towering Pineat the Historic RailPark & Train Museum, this model passenger car represents one of only two remaining sleepers from the L&N’s “Pine” series.

The Towering Pine was manufactured by Rapido Trains, Inc.,  a high-end manufacturer of model trains and accessories in both HO and N scales.

 

The Post-War 6-4-6 Sleeper is based on Pullman plan 4183 used to build the “Pine” Series for the Louisville & Nashville, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis around  1954.

To order your’s just call 270-745-7317!  Discover, MC and Visa will  expidate shipping for your collection or as a gift for your model railroad fan.

$69.99

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]]> http://historicrailpark.com/our-gift-to-you/feed/ 0 “All Aboard” Monthly Meetings http://historicrailpark.com/all-aboard-monthly-meetings/ http://historicrailpark.com/all-aboard-monthly-meetings/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 22:14:59 +0000 admin http://historicrailpark.com/?p=942 May 25, 2013 8:30 AM

“Missle Train“
presented by
Larry Bryant

Visit the Historic RailPark & Train Museum as Larry Bryant gives a presentation on his experience aboard the Air Force missle train.

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Click this link to visit Phillip Johnson’s photo album of the Hospital car’s journey from Louisville to Bowling Green.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckuoNPCHFSE

]]> http://historicrailpark.com/the-hospital-car-arrives/feed/ 0 Bowling Green, the L&N Railroad & The Civil War http://historicrailpark.com/be-sure-to-visit-these-current-special-exhibits/ http://historicrailpark.com/be-sure-to-visit-these-current-special-exhibits/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:38:47 +0000 admin http://historicrailpark.com/wordpress/?p=120  

Bowling Green , the L&N Railroad & The Civil War
Through 2015
Discover the role of the railroad and Bowling Green’s unique position as the Capitol of Kentucky’s Confederate government during the Civil War as a city occupied by both Confederate and Union forces.

Join us April 20, 2013 for the commemoration of the Union invasion of Bowling Green.

 

Union Bombardment

10:00am on the L&N Depot Lawn

Living History Exhibits

10:00am – 4:00pm at the L&N Depot/Railpark

Children’s Games

11:00am – 1:00pm at L&N Depot/Railpark

Downtown BG Walking Tours

12:00 – 2:00pm begins at the Presbyterian Church

Period Skits

1:00 – 2:00pm at L&N Depot/Railpark

Ladies’ Tea

2:00 – 3:00pm at Eloise B. Houchens Center

Free with donations accepted. Reserve spot by calling 842-6761.

Military Ball

6:00 – 9:00pm at L&N Depot/Railpark

Pioneer Cemetery Lantern Tour

7:30pm & 8:45pm – Meet at NAPA parking lot

Bring flashlight and wear comfortable shoes

Visit www.VisitBGKY.com/civilwar for more information.

 

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Before & After…

]]> http://historicrailpark.com/new-video-posted-on-the-latest-on-the-jim-crow-passenger-car-restoration/feed/ 0 Own a Piece of the Historic L&N #109 http://historicrailpark.com/own-a-piece-of-history/ http://historicrailpark.com/own-a-piece-of-history/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:35:26 +0000 admin http://historicrailpark.com/wordpress/?p=114 Framed piece of L&N #109 railcar exterior.

One of only 5 three-section Jim Crow Combination Railway cars remaining in the U.S., the L&N #109  is currently under restoration.

Quality framing, a picture of the L&N #109, a piece of the railcar exterior and a summary of the railcar’s history with the Glasgow Railway Company.

 $125

All proceeds go toward the L&N #109 restoration

Call 270-745-7317 to order yours today.

Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted

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