[BCMA] Railway Days 2013 - Revelstoke Railway Museum

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Railway Days is back for its 9th year with a few new activities on track.  The weekend event kicks off at the Railway Museum on Friday August 16, at 5 pm with Baggage Cart à La Carte, sponsored by the Columbia Basin Trust. From 5:00 to 5:30 pm inside the Museum it will open with a special 30 minute presentation about the travelling exhibit – Empress of Ireland which is only at the Railway Museum through Sunday August 18 . From 5:30 – 7:00 pm in front of the museum, guests who have pre-purchased $10 tickets from the Museum will enjoy a plate of appetizers from Buns and Beyond.  Proceeds will go towards supporting the Museum. There will be a limited number of tickets for sale the evening of the event, so purchase yours now, in person at the Railway Museum or by calling 250 837-6060. From 6 to 9 pm,  the Kettle Valley Brakemen will entertain with a unique blend of historical stories and original songs about   B.C.’s colorful steam rail era.



On Saturday August 17 the focus is on families!  Family Day takes place between 11 am and 4 pm behind the Museum in Rotary Park. Enjoy live music from the Kettle Valley Brakemen, ride a rebuilt velocipede on 50 feet of track, or get creative at the Hobo Camp Art Corner.  A & W, Fortis Gas, Operation Lifesaver will also be on site with interactive games and more.  Denito’s Hot Dogs will be available to purchase.  Inside the museum learn about the tragic sinking of the Empress of Ireland between 9 am and 6 pm, meet retired railroaders at Coffee Club in the Business Car from 10 to 11 am, and join Kendra from the Revelstoke branch of the Okanagan Regional Library in the solarium of the Business Car for storytelling  from noon to 4.  Admission to the Railway Museum on Family Day is by donation.



Prepare to be dazzled at the Magic Lantern Show taking place at the Nickelodeon Museum on Saturday August 17 from 7 to 8 pm when the Bygone Era Entertainment Society presents breath taking images from the Victorian era including unique hand tinted railroad glass slides. Seating is limited so participants are invited to pre-register by calling 250 837-5250 or email mechmusic at aol.com.  Admission is $10 suggested donation.


On Saturday evening, bring family, friends, and a blanket too, and enjoy a special evening concert in Rotary Park behind the Railway Museum. Have a foot-stompin’ good time with Fernie’s folk-stoke rockers, Shred Kelly.  Advance tickets are on sale at the Railway Museum and Society Snow & Skate for $10 individual, $20 family.      At the gate:  $15 individual, $25 family. The Railway Museum will be open to concert ticket holders from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.  You can also support the Revelstoke Canine Search and Rescue Unit who are hosting the Beer Garden from 7:30 to 11 pm. Shred Kelly will perform on the flatcar with the first set from 8:30 to 9:30 pm and second set from 10:00 to 10:45 pm.



On Sunday August 18, it’s the last day to see the Empress of Ireland exhibit at the Railway Museum from 9 am to 6 pm.  Listen to the stories of retired railroaders during Coffee Club in the Business Car from 10 am to 11 am. Outside in Rotary Park, from noon to 4 pm, Revelstoke’s own Vintage Car Club will be showing off their vehicles. 



For more information contact the Revelstoke Railway Museum at: 250-837-6060, 1 877-837-6060 railway at telus.net or stay up to date through our website www.railwaymuseum.com
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