Galesburg Railroad Days

THANK YOU FOR A GREAT 2009!

Administrator — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:05:24 +0000

Thank you to everyone for making the 2009 Galesburg Railroad Days a success! We would like to thank the countless volunteers whose dedication and commitment helped make it happen. Please join us next year on June 26-27, 2010, for the 33rd annual celebration. Only 363 days until next year! Stay tuned.

RAIL YARD TOURS DRAW FANS

Administrator — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:51:20 +0000

Read the report from The Register-Mail about the Rail Yard tours. You can catch the tours Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Loading is at the Amtrak Depot (South end). Bus tours every 30 minutes over 4th St. to County Road 10 to hump tower and to railyard. 40-minute narrated ride. Adults $4, Children $3.

THE CARNIVAL IS COMING TO TOWN!

Administrator — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:45:20 +0000

Enjoy rides, games, and food at the annual carnival this Thursday thru Sunday. The wrist band prices are $35.00 for the “Mega Band” and $15.00 for daily wrist bands. All wrist bands go on sale one hour before opening each day. (Map)

GET ON BOARD FOR THIS WEEKEND!

Administrator — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:34:43 +0000

The 32nd Annual Galesburg Railroad Days is coming this weekend! Check in with us all weekend for up-to-the minute schedule changes and important notices. We will be blogging all weekend to let you know what’s going on. Don’t forget to check out the Galesburg Railroad Museum railcam for live video of attractions happening around the Amtrak Depot. All Aboard!

MODEL TRAIN & RAILROADIANA SHOW BETTER THAN EVER

Administrator — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:42:58 +0000

Harry Grossman, the director of the 15th annual show at Carl Sandburg College, says that he has sold all the 300+ vendor tables for this year’s show. There are several new vendors, including new merchants from California and Texas. There are also 14 confirmed exhibitors with displays of every size and type from around the U.S. This is truly an attraction for both collectors and the entire family! Beat the heat and cool off inside the air-conditioned facility. There is a free shuttle offering round-trip service from the BNSF Amtrak Depot to both the Model Train & Railroadiana and Toy Shows at Carl Sandburg College; departing every half hour from each location. The last pick up at 5 pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday. Don’t miss the largest summer show of its kind in the Midwest!

GET ON TRACK TO GIVE BLOOD AT GALESBURG RAILROAD DAYS

jjacobs — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:29:09 +0000

All aboard! The American Red Cross is calling all donors to give blood at Galesburg Railroad Days. The need for blood is constant and every donation is important. Now is the time to get “on track” and schedule your blood donation appointment.

The blood drive will be on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Seminary Street near the depot in downtown Galesburg.

Volunteers from the Chapter have cooked up some tasty treats that will be on sale in a tent near the blood donation bus. All proceeds from the bake sale wil help support Chapter services in the community.

Simply call 1-800-448-3543 or visit www.givebloodgivelife.org to make an appointment.

ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND

jjacobs — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:39:26 +0000

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the age of 15 in the US. It is the second leading cause of death overall, only behind accidents.

Help Alex’s Lemonade Stand fund research and awareness by stopping at their booth at Colton Park. They are fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time.

For more information on Alex’s Lemonade Stand go to www.alexslemonade.org.

QUILTS OF VALOR

jjacobs — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:35:32 +0000

The women of Quilts of Valor are a part of the local chapter of QOV. Making quilts for wounded veterans is more than just a hobby – it’s a mission. QOV will have a booth at Railroad Days at Colton Park. They will be holding a raffle for a quilt to help purchase fabric, batting and postage. Raffle tickets are $5 each.

GALESBURG JAYCEES RIB COOK-OFF

Administrator — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:42:57 +0000

The Galesburg Jaycees will be holding their fourth annual Rib Cook-Off on Saturday, June 27th. You can download the official entry form and enter your team for this fun event (Adobe Reader required). The form also includes all of the rules that govern the cook-off. After judging, the ribs will be sold to the public. Get out your charcoal grill and join in the fun!

The National Railroad Hall of Fame Inductees & Lecture Announced

Administrator — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:04:59 +0000

The National Railroad Hall of Fame has announced the details of this year’s induction ceremony and lecture. The ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 27th, 10:00 a.m., at Seymour Library on the campus of Knox College (Campus Map). This year’s ceremony will honor Stephen A. Douglas, The Citizens of Nashville, and George M. Pullman. The inductee lecture will follow at 1:30 p.m., at the Alumni Room, Old Main, on the campus of Knox College (Campus Map). H. Roger Grant, Kathryn and Calhoun Lemon Professor of History at Clemon University, will deliver the lecture entitled “Visionary Railroader: Jervis Langdon, Jr., and the Transportation Revolution”. Both events are free and open to the public. More information about The National Railroad Hall of Fame can be found here.