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Salmonberry Limited

Fall Colors Excursion

In conjunction with the Port of Tillamook Bay, Sunset Coast Excursions will be offering two fall colors railfan excursions along the POTB's line this Autumn. These will be the line's only excursions run by railfans, for railfans as well as the general public.

The first train of the SCE Salmonberry Fall Colors Series will run Oct. 27-28, with a second train scheduled for Nov. 3-4. Both trains will be pulled by SD-9 4368, which will be specially painted in SP's classic Black Widow paint scheme for the event. Another diesel locomotive will also accompany the five car train.

The trains will depart Buxton on Saturday, and travel across the line to Garibaldi. On the way, you'll enjoy the dramatic scenery - high trestles, steep grades, tunnels, and beautiful riverside running. Most all of the 64 rare miles are accessible only by rail. And you'll get to see it in all of its splendor, decked out in a coat of beautiful fall colors.

After turning the train in Garibaldi, you'll detrain in Rockaway Beach for the night, staying in one of the resort town's wonderful hotels, then depart again Sunday morning for the return trip. Both days will include a continental breakfast featuring our own special coffee blend, and a sack lunch with a scrumptious sandwich from the Bayfront Bakery in Garibaldi. (If you've never tried their fresh sandwiches with homemade breads, you don't know what you've been missing).

The itinerary for these special runs includes two to three photo runbys per day, plus a meet with the hill freight on Sunday. There will also be a stop for lunch and a historic interpretive display each day. And to keep it interesting, the itineraries for both trips will be different. Each train will depart at 9:00 a.m., and will arrive sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Naturally, the schedule is subject to change due to the freight schedule and other considerations.)

Round trip fare is $109 plus hotel for coach seating, $149 for dome. One-way fare is $69, and includes a return to Buxton by bus. We are presently working with the hotels in Rockaway Beach to provide streamlined booking. You can view the different ammenities available, and get more information by following this link to SCE's brand new website. Many different packages are available. Tickets are limited to 200 seats per trip. To order, call 1-503-355-2097, or 1-888-573-RAIL (573-7245).

Sunset Coast Excursions
PO Box 663
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
503-355-2097 or
888-573-RAIL (573-7245)
www.pacificrosedinnertrain.com
e-mail: info@pacificrosedinnertrain.com

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