MYSTIC VALLEY RAILWAY SOCIETY

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Bass River Extravaganza

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Come join us, as we discover the beauty of the Bass River on Old Cape Cod. Travel with us as we cruise aboard the “Starfish” on the largest tidal river on the eastern sea board, as we view “Old Sea Captain’s” homes, and the summer homes of the “Rich and Famous.”  To add to our Cape Cod Experience, we will be dining at the world renown “Sundancer’s Restaurant” on the shores of the Bass River in West Dennis, MA.

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$65 per person

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Pioneer Valley Cruise

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Experience fall in New England, as we journey to the Berkshires, and take a leisurely cruise aboard the “Lady Bea” on one of the loveliest stretches of the Connecticut River. We will learn about the river’s history and the native wildlife that abounds in this area as we meander up the river from the Holyoke Dam to Northampton.  The pristine waters and unspoiled views will be a truly enjoyable experience for all.

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$63 per person

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Time Travelers

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Yes, we can travel back in time, if only for a day, when we visit the renown Griswold Inn in Essex, Conn. that for over 200 years has been offering food, lodging and hospitality to its guests.  Then from a vintage train station we will board a real steam train which will take us along the scenic Connecticut river. The motor coach however will bring us back to 2008.  Just for a day we can dream, can’t we?

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$66 per person

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White Mountain Diner

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Climb on board the Hobo Railroad and enjoy a time that no Hobo will ever know, with a sumptuous turkey dinner with all the fixings.  We then will take you for an exciting and breathtaking ride on the tramway 4180' up Cannon Mountain for a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

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$70 per person

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Naugatuck Railroad

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Good times in Connecticut never seem to end, especially when you take time to visit with us at the Timexpo (Timex) Museum in Waterbury Connecticut.  This is then followed by lunch at the Home Town Buffet and a ride on the scenic Naugatuck Railroad with all its autumn color and splendor.

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$56 per person

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Opus 134 "King of Instruments"
Saturday, November 22, 2008

Travel with us to Cape Ann to the shop of C. B. Fisk Inc, one of the world's premier builders of the "King of Instruments", for a behind the scenes tour of a mechanical masterpiece made in America.  See what is involved with the construction of Opus 134, a large 3 manual pipe organ accompanied by a slide lecture followed by a private demonstration on a Fisk instrument.

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$55 per person