Must Do Events this Weekend
National Train Day at Tampa Union Station
The 7th Annual Train Day at Tampa Union Station in Tampa last Saturday was again over the top. Train enthusiasts viewed train Exhibits, demonstrations and train memorabilia. This year 2 Privately owned Pullman cars were on display for the public. The private rail cars were built and renovated to 2014 standards were open for viewing.
The gorgeous shiny Silver “Seaboard” Pullman was built in 1956 and its home city is Nashville, Tn. The other large ravishing historic Blue Pullman was built in 1924 and its home city is Jacksonville, Fl. You’ll notice the Florida Gator Logo on the entry!
The caretaker for 6 of the privately owned renovated rail homes is a retired railroad employee, Bob who lives in Spencer, NC. He gave a talk about the many speciallty cars restores to the listening audience. He said that the North Carolina Railroad Assoc is having a Natl. Railroad Car Festival in Spencer, NC, May 29th.
Take a look at these amazing private railcars that can be purchased or rented.
