Rail to the Fair 2005
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On Saturday, July 23rd, The Delaware Department of Transportation, DART
First State and Operation Lifesaver Delaware will host RAIL to the
FAIR 2005 to the Delaware State Fair in Harrington, including an
extended round trip between the Fairgrounds and Georgetown, conditions
permitting.
This one-day, 242-mile-round trip train ride will begin at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station at 9:05a.m. and make stops at Claymont, Wilmington, Fairplay Station at Churchmans Crossing, Newark, Middletown and Wyoming before arriving at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington at 12:28 p.m. Those passengers who have chosen the extended round-trip excursion to Georgetown will arrive back at the Fairgrounds at 2:45p.m. The train will depart the Delaware State Fair at 5:30 p.m. for the return trip north. Passengers who detrain when RAIL to the FAIR first arrives at the Fairgrounds will have nearly five hours to enjoy the Fair. While passengers detraining when the excursion returns from Georgetown will have as much as two and a half hours to take in some of the excitement at the Fair. The Delaware State Fair is one of the state’s most exciting annual events, drawing more than 307,000 visitors during its 10-day run last year. And RAIL to the FAIR is a fun-filled way to get there. RAIL to the FAIR offers passengers a unique view of Delaware’s ever-changing landscape while allowing them to enjoy a ride on a modern, air-conditioned Amtrak train, complete with the services of a café car. Imagine a day at the Fair with no driving hassles or parking problems. The theme of the 86 th annual Delaware State Fair is “A Taste of America.” And what better way to begin experiencing your “Taste” early than by taking the train? When RAIL to the FAIR began operating in 1992, it was the first passenger train to serve the Fairgrounds in nearly thirty years. For the next eleven years RAIL to the FAIR brought passengers to Harrington on the first Saturday of each of the corresponding Delaware State Fairs. In 2003, RAIL to the FAIR did not operate in consideration of the state’s budget constraints. But, in 2004 we were back. We hope that this RAIL to the FAIR will be the best one yet. However, we need community support. Help us spread the word. Tell your family, friends and neighbors about this special excursion. Join us on this unique trip to the Fair. |
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