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2008 Event Schedule
May 30 to June 1 - Fri. to Sun. - Annual Track Car Weekend: Hobo Junction, Lincoln. Event coordinator Paul Yorkis, 508-509-7860 for info.
June 7 Sat. - Flying Yankee Open House - Lincoln : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Guided historical tours of the Flying Yankee by the restoration group members in Lincoln. For info: www.flyingyankee.com June 14 to 22 MotorCycle Week Special Train Shuttle: Meredith to Weirs Beach & Lakeport to Weirs Beach. $12.50 pp round trip. Full Schedule at www.biketrains.com June 16 & 18 Mon. & Wed. - Bike Week Fireworks Trains: 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, Meredith to Weirs Beach. Special price for the fireworks train! $12.50 pp. Train Departs from Meredith to Weirs Beach, Fireworks are about 9:30 pm. One train returns to Meredith right after the fireworks are done. More information at www.biketrains.com June 30 to Aug 29 - Mr. Phil - Lincoln: with his balloons and magic aboard the Hobo RR on Mon, Thurs & Fri to entertain the families at 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM For more info. July 4 to 6 - Fri. to Sun. - The Little Engine That Could(TM) - Lincoln:  A full-size replica engine of the famous character created in the original book by
Watty Piper is coming with train rides, entertainment, characters, book readings, children's activities and more! Event is from
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Tickets are $ 15.00 pp (age 1 & over). Call 603-745-2135 for details & reservations or visit our web page.
July 5- Sat. - 4th of July Family Party Train: 7:00 PM on July 5th at Hobo Jct., Lincoln. $20.00 Adult / $15.00Child, (2 and under ride FREE, party option $10.00) Lincoln-Woodstock Fireworks display at 9:30 pm good viewing from Hobo Jct.parking area. July 5 - Sat. - Flying Yankee Open House - Lincoln: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Guided historical tours of the Flying Yankee by the restoration group members in Lincoln. For info: www.flyingyankee.com July 12 & 13 - Sat. & Sun. - Seuss Adventure - Lincoln: 11:00 Am 1:00 PM 3:00 PM - Come explore the wubbulous world of Dr. Seuss aboard the Kids Club Car! Kids, and those young at heart, will use their imagination to bring books to life! Call (603) 745-9980 for details or www.believeinbooks.org $20 pp, includes roundtrip train ticket July 16, Aug 6, 20 Oct 25, 26 - Murder Mystery Dinner Train: Departing from Meredith at 6:00 PM & Oct 26 departs 5:00 PM by reservation, $55.95 pp. These were a sell out last season. Call early to reserve 603-745-2135 year round or 603-279-5253 in season For more info. August 2 - Sat. - Flying Yankee Open House - Lincoln: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Guided historical tours of the Flying Yankee by the restoration group members in Lincoln. For info: www.flyingyankee.com July 23 Wed., July 26, Aug 2, 16 Sat. - Musical Theme Turkey Dinner Trains: Featuring David Smith with his accordion. Departs from Meredith at 6:00 PM by reservation. $32.95 PP. Call for reservations (603)745-2135 year round or (603)279-5253 in season For more info. Aug 9 & 10 - Sat. & Sun. - Seuss Adventure - Lincoln: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - Come explore the wubbulous world of Dr. Seuss aboard the Kids Club Car! Kids, and those young at heart, will use their imagination to bring books to life! Call (603)745-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org $20 pp, includes roundtrip train ticket Aug 16 & 17 Sat. & Sun. - Animal Adventure - Lincoln: Ever wonder how the scales on the back of an alligator feel? How about the soft ears of a bunny? Or the smooth belly of a giant python? Find out when Pemi Station hosts “Critters ‘n’ Creatures.” Learn what makes each animal unique, from the exotics of the jungle, to our local furry friends! For more details call (603) 745-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org $20pp includes round trip train ticket aboard the Kids Club Car and the Animal Adventure at Pemi Station. Sep 6 - Sat. - Annual Corvette Show: Hobo Junction, Lincoln. Show & Shine Saturday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Call Del Liberty at 603-749-5051. Sep 6 - Sat. - Annual Push for Literacy:  Hobo Junction, Lincoln. Teams gather at noon to see which team can push a train car the furthest and fastest.
Sponsored by the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. Sign your team up now! Call 603-356-9980 or visit Sep 27 - Sat. - Flying Yankee Open House - Lincoln: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Guided historical tours of the Flying Yankee by the restoration group members in Lincoln. For info: www.flyingyankee.com  Sep 27 to Oct 19 - Sat. & Sun. - FOLIAGE TRAIN - Meredith to Lakeport and return: Departure from Weirs Beach also. Winnipesaukee Railroad operates their normal in season route and schedule but with Foliage views along Lake Winnipesaukee. Snacks or lunch or The Famous "Hobo Picnic Lunch" available for purchase. Coaches are heated and some have tables and train is restroom equiped. Adults $13.00 Child $10.00 One Hour Tour $1 less Under 3 Free! This an unreserved Train. For more info.
Sep 27 to Oct 19 - Daily - FOLIAGE TRAIN - Lincoln to Woodstock and return: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM. Hobo Railroad operates their normal in season route with a view of the Foliage along the Pemigewasett River. Round trip is 80 minutes with snacks or lunch on sale or Order the Hobo Picnic Lunch.Adults $12.00 Child $ 9.00 less Under 3 Free! This an unreserved Train. For more info. Sep 27 & Oct 4 - Sat. - FOLIAGE TRAIN - Meredith to Lincoln and return: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All day round trip train excursion from Meredith to Lincoln. Includes special station stops, hot luncheon stop in in Plymouth. Afternoon snack and fun for all. $69.00 Adult / $29.00 Child. Call for information on the special private cars that are offered. This trip is a sell out. Make your reservations early 603-745-2135! For more info. Sep 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18 Sat. - FOLIAGE TRAIN -Harvest Supper Trains: Departs from Meredith at 5:00 PM by reservation. $31.95 Adult / $22.95 Child. Call (603)745-2135 for reservations year round or (603)279-5253 in season. More information Sep 28, Oct 5, 11, 12, 13 & 18 - FOLIAGE TRAIN - Meredith to Livermore Falls and return: 11:00 AM 4 hour round trip train excursion from Meredith to Livermore Falls with hot luncheon stop in Plymouth. These trips are a sell out. $49.00 Adult, $25.00 Child. Call for information on the special private cars offered. Make reservations early! More information Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 - Sat. & Sun. - Pumpkin Patch - Lincoln: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Ride aboard the Kids Club Car for a quick trip to Pemi Station where guests will hop off for 45 minutes in the patch! Find and decorate your own pumpkin, and other great Halloween fun and activities for everyone, rain or shine,in this unique autumn adventure! For details or tickets please call (603) 745-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org $20 pp includes round trip train ticket aboard the Kids Club Car and pumpkin of your choice. Nov 28 & 29 - Fri. & Sat. - Santa Express Trains: Hobo Junction Lincoln, 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Santa is on board the train to visit each family and has a gift for each child. $15.00 pp, 2 and under free. Cookies & hot chocolate included in the fare. Reservations ONLY taken for groups of 10 or more. Nov 29 to Dec 22 - Polar Express Event: From Hobo Jct. Lincoln, Sponsored by the Believe in Books Literacy Foundation. Tickets sold by a lottery drawing. For info www.polarexpress.org or call 603-356-9980. Dec 6, 7, 13, 14 - Sat. & Sun. - Santa Express Trains: Hobo Junction Lincoln, One Train at 1:00 PM. Santa is on board the train to visit each family and has a gift for each child. $15.00 pp, 2 and under free. Cookies & hot chocolate included in the fare. Reservations ONLY taken for groups of 10 or more For Further Information call (603)745-2135 www.santatrains.com |