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REMEMBERING RAIL LINE COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN 2013

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    "Annual National Train Day Events" is National Celebration of Rail Line Communities served by American Railways and train services, from freight trains to terminal railroads to passenger trains of all types.

    America's railways have taken a leading role in improving our nation's future in transportation, there’s a lot to celebrate, as each rail line community has a story to tell and can create a unique celebration!

    How can can you and your rail line community participate!

    By organizing planning committees within your community, you create your own or join existing committees with family, friendly and community leaders to host your community events with clubs, organizations, foundations, societies, associations, schools or business and merchant leadership.

    It’s not just an event, it’s an experience!

    To celebrate our "American History" and pay our respects to men and women who dedicated their knowledge and lives to plan, build, maintain and protected our railways for our future as a greener society.

    SO LETS GET STARTED PLANNING

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    Uniting the rail line communities toward statewide improvements in rural and local "Passenger Railway Services" connecting to "National Network of Communities" which are vital to the
    "National Economy and Communities They Serve".

    REMEMBERING RAIL LINE COMMUNITIES OF AMERICA

    Rail Line Communities are cities and towns along a network of tracks leading to other cities and towns that involve local people, business and tourism in the economic development toward the management of local & rural railway routes, services and stations.

    INTENT & PURPOSE: To works with local governments, community business merchants, heritage passenger railways, national passenger rail systems, consumer rail advocacy groups, and railroad companies to provide attention toward national, rural and local railway services that are so vital to economy of communities they serve.

    MISSION: To provide awareness of rail line community journeys that increase's citizen travel options and improve business freight services that improve the economic revenue and efficiency of services.

    STRATEGY: To provide a long-term economic structure for Statewide Railway Services and means to work with community leaders and business stakeholders to improve citizen and passenger option for travel journey's to rail line community.

    Rail Line Community Journeys improves Rail Passenger Services Networks which are no different from other transportation, as they remain connected to the "National Transportation Networks".

    CONCEPT: Offers a different category of localizing rail passenger tourism and statewide business opportunities. Importantly, it actively involves the economic development and local community growth with the development of their railway commerce.

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    DESIGNATION AND DESTINATION

    DESIGNATION: Rail line journey routes are defined as ‘Active Passenger Services" and "Non-Passenger Service Communities". Designations are intended to clarify expectations and aspirations for rail line community tourism andbusiness opportunities as a destination.

    RAIL LINE COMMUNITY JOURNEY'S: Offer the concept of a destination within National-Statewide Rail Networks, primarily local in nature and is intended to focus on national rail line community journey network.

    DESTINATION: Provides more business opportunities toward work with national passenger train operators including Statewide Shortline Railroad Services and working with the local rail line community business and tourism partnerships.

    RAIL LINE COMMUNITY EXPLORATION: Provides the discovery opportunity of rail line community journey's, for which National Train Day Celebrations is intended to provide attention towards the "Journey to National and Statewide Rail Line Communities".

    JOIN THE NATIONAL AND STATEWIDE NATIONAL TRAIN DAY EVENTSS DISCOVER THE RAIL STATIONS OF AMERICA

    Louis Alloin,Chairmen
    National Train Day Association
    Email: ntda@usa.com

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    AMERICAN RAILROAD HISTORY TIMELINE

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  • "REMEMBERING RAIL LINE COMMUNITIES"

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    Last year the United States discovered the railway during the 3rd annual National Train Day. This years rail line communities across the nation will celebrate our American Trains again in 2011-2012. Rail Line Communities will offer a wide selection of specialized activities, including live entertainment, interactive educational exhibits, tours of notable private railroad cars and trains, train rides, food demonstrations,kids’ programs and much more entertainment.


    WHAT IS NATIONAL TRAIN DAY?

    Celebrating National Train Day will help raise awareness of the vital role railways interact in our rail line communities and nation’s transportation system. Railway service is a key component of America’s economy and its future. Train transforms the economy by linking rail line communities and creating jobs. With its inclusion as part of the recent economic stimulus bill, freight rail and high-speed rail will change transportation in the United States. With a global concern about ecology and conservation, trains are becoming known as a more energy-efficient way to travel at 457 miles per gallon of fuel.


    AMERICAN RAILWAY HISTORY & CULTURE

    Tell your local community railway history (RESOLUTION & DELARATION) and your future plans to improve rail services, here an example:

    On May 10, 1869, in Promontory Summit, Utah, the “golden spike” was driven into the final tie that joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railways, ceremonially creating the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. Suddenly, the country was united in a way it never had been, and train travel sparked imaginations in small towns and big cities, among folk who desired adventure and businessmen who saw fortunes to be made. The sound of a train whistle was the soundtrack of happy reunions and tearful farewells.

    It heralded the arrival of mail, supplies and community economic growth changes . The train became more than the go-to mode of transport for people and goods. It was a proud achievement of engineering vision, technical ingenuity and sweat. It was a cultural force that sparked the creativity of storytellers in songs, movies and novels.

    Railways provided jobs for thousands of Americans. The train station became a focal point of every community, from New York City’s Penn Station to the tiny stations that dotted rural America.


    GREAT AMERICAN RAILWAY HERITAGE CELEBRATION

    111th CONGRESS initiated the creation of National Train Day in 2008 and National Rail Passenger Corporation-Amtrak began the major cities event celebrations. However, National Train Day is really an American celebration of the train, as many rail line communities started such dynamic events years ago.

    Railroad Days, Train Festivals and National Train Day Celebration of our railway heritage and future train services is for everyone to enjoy. Visit: RAIL FESTIVALS AND EVENT GUIDE

    WASHINGTON STATE NATIONAL TRAIN DAY ASSOCIATION is happy that you want to be involved in making this National Celebration of our railways for 2011, and a greater success for your rail line community.


    GETTING IDEAS FOR YOUR RAIL LINE COMMUNITY EVENT

    Contact local organizations, business merchants, associations, government leaders and get them to participate:

  • Contact your local Amtrak train station and tell them you want to host a National Train Day celebration. You will need approval to set up the activities at the station.

  • Contact your local government agencies and present plans and obtain permits to host a National Train Day celebration. You will need approval local government leadership to set up the street activities.

  • Reach out to local train hobbyist or enthusiast groups, such as model railroad clubs, Legotrain builders or railroad museums, to see if they would provide an exhibit or display.

  • Talk to the schools in your area to see if there are any student organizations, such as a history club, marching band, theater group or forensics club, that would like to present an educational or entertainment activity.

  • Contact local retailers and merchants to see if they would like to be involved by providing National Train Day coupons; some vendors might want to establish street booths.
    PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES
    FOR FAMILIES AND LOCAL BUISINESS DEVEVOPMENT

    Tracked Exibits-Displays-Tents & Tables

    Hire a local musical act to entertain and draw people in the spirit of the day's Celebration.

    Host Games And Contests Such As:

  • Train model building
  • Art and Coloring
  • Train-themed cake and cookie decorating
  • Railway Trivia Questions and Answers
  • Raffles prizes
  • Carnaval Fun Rides

    Provide Family and Children Interactive Activities Such As:

  • Dance and Dancing Celebrations
  • Local Native American Pow-Wow
  • Face painting
  • Clowns
  • Local Street Musicans
  • Historical & Present Day Transportation Information
  • Educational lectures and Information Services

    Invite Tracked Exhibites Such As:

  • Private Passenger Railcar
  • Museum Railroads
  • Tourist Railway Services
  • Militaty Railroad Equipment
  • Railroad Equipment Manufacturers
  • Luxuary Train Industry
  • Frieght Railroad Equipment

    Provide Local Business Inter-activities such as:

  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Souvinir and Specility Items
  • Railroad Artifacts Merchandise
  • Greater Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Local and Statewide Business Services
  • Hotel Accommodation Information

    Provide Local & National Transportation Inter-activities such as:

  • Passenger Railroad, Light-rail Information
  • Frieght & Pasckage Express Services
  • Airlines Information
  • Travel and Tourism Agencies Information
  • Bus Transportation Services
  • Local Tour Services

    Provide Local & National Industry Inter-activities such as:

  • Farming Information
  • Local Frieght Services
  • Local Industry Empolyment Opportunies
  • Local Emergency Management Information

  • PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL ACTIVITIES
    PRESENT DAY INFORMATION
  • Search out your local train experts, retired railroad personnel, historian or teacher with railroad knowledge and invite them to tell their stories or make a presentation.

  • Contact your local library to see if they would be willing to participate in a train-themed storytelling time for kids, reading famous train stories such as The Polar Express, The Boxcar Children or Thomas the Tank Engine.

  • Create visual displays of train history timeliness or interesting train facts.
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  • Washington State Train Day Events
  • National Railway Festival Guide
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  • "CREATE RESOLUTION SPECIFIC TO YOUR COMMUNITY"

    WHEREAS, the United States of America has made a considerable financial commitment to expanding the nation’s high-speed and intercity passenger rail (HSIPR) network, appropriating $4 billion in FY-09 for both state corridor development efforts and Amtrak state of good repair investments in the FY-10 Consolidated Appropriations Act; and

    WHEREAS, the President and Vice-President announced in January 2010 an additional $8 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) awards for 13 corridors in 31 states. (YOUR STATE) being granted (YOUR STATE FUNDING) million for (YOUR COMMUNITY) High Speed Rail Services including public and private funds being awarded to (YOUR COMMUNITY) Station Renovation Project as historical place of interest.

    WHEREAS, the Federal Railroad Administration received applications requesting seven times the available funds for the HSIPR ARRA grants; and

    WHEREAS, developing this pipeline of national high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects will revitalize the domestic manufacturing industry and create additional American jobs building on the one million good-paying, middle-class creating American jobs that can never be off-shored already supported by the rail industry; and

    WHEREAS, Washington State and (YOUR COMMUNITY) ridership on Amtrak and private rail services grew every year from 2000 through 2008, and are on track in 2011 for its best ridership year ever, further demonstrating the increased demand for Washington State intercity passenger rail services; and

    WHEREAS, (YOUR COMMUNITY), (YOUR STATE)is highly populated region for Amtrak Services and Private rail infrastructure carry intercity passengers and (YOUR LOCAL COMMUNTER RAIL) to and (YOUR CITY) Light Rail from work in congested metropolitan areas, providing a reliable rail option while reducing congestion on roads and in the skies; and

    WHEREAS, Amtrak annually provides intercity passenger rail travel to over 25 million Americans residing in 46 states; and

    WHEREAS, for many rail line communities in America, Amtrak represents the only major intercity transportation link to the rest of the country; and

    WHEREAS, (YOUR COMMUNITY), (YOUR STATE) passenger rail provides a more fuel-efficient transportation system thereby providing cleaner transportation alternatives and energy security; and

    WHEREAS, when combined with all modes of transportation, passenger railroads emit only 0.2 percent of the travel industry’s total greenhouse gases and one freight train can move a ton of freight 457 miles on one gallon of fuel; and

    WHEREAS, in the City of (YOUR COMMUNITY), (YOUR STATE), long distance train ridership exceeds (YOUR STATISTIC) passengers, (YOUR INTRASTATE AMTRAK SERVICES ) exceeds (YOUR STATE STATISTICS) passengers, (YOUR STATE)Transit commuter Rail ridership rose (YOUR STATE STATISTICS) and light rail ridership exceeds (YOUR STATE STATISTICS) passengers got on and off the train at (YOUR CITY) Station. Making (YOUR STATE & CITY) (YOUR CITY EVENT THEME) ; and

    WHEREAS, (YOUR COMMUNITY)Railroad Station is a source of civic pride, a gateway to (YOUR STATE) Rail Line Communities and Nations long distance trains, including connecting private rail services, including a tool for economic growth that creates transportation-oriented development and livable rail line communities; and

    WHEREAS, on May 10, 1869 the “golden spike” was driven into the final tie at Promontory Summit, Utah to join the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads, ceremonially completing the first transcontinental railroad and therefore connecting both coasts of the United States;

    WHEREAS, (YOUR STATE/CITY RAIL HISTORY)

    WHEREAS, (YOUR STATE/CITY RAIL HISTORY).

    WHEREAS, (YOUR STATE/CITY RAIL HISTORY)

    WHEREAS, (YOUR STATE/REGIONAL RAIL HISTORY)

    WHEREAS, (YOUR STATE RAIL?REGIONAL HISTORY)

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of (YOUR COMMUNITY), (YOUR STATE) embraces National Rail Passenger Corporation-Amtrak’s and private railway industry.

    BE IT RESOLVED, that City of (YOUR COMMUNITY) endorse National Train Day 2011; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of (YOUR COMMUNITY) recognizes and celebrates the pivotal role that a robust intercity passenger rail system can provide for better mobility for persons of all abilities; and

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of (YOUR COMMUNITY) will hold an event at (YOUR COMMUNITY), with railroad equipment exhibits and displays at specified location under existing local operating railroads for our community to commemorate this momentous day in railroad history and for our community.

    (Amended: 1-16-2011)





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    THE CELEBRATION BEINGS ON THE RAILWAYS

    UNITED STATES CLASS I
    LONG HAUL RAILWAY SERVICES

    Freight and Passenger Railways in the United States are classified according to revenue rather than physical extent. The largest carriers are known as Class I Railroads, which cover a significant portion of the country as long haul railroads.

    Classes II and III, are known as short lines; which operate over extensive regional networks.

  • NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION
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    AL-AR-AZ-CA-CO-CT-DC-FL-GA-IA-ID-IL-IN-KS-KY-LA-MA-MI-MN-MO-MS-MT-ND
    NE-NJ-NM-NY-NV-OK-OR-SD-TN-TX-UT-WA-WV-VA
    CANADAIAN CONNECTING SERVICES


  • BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE Railway
    AL-AR-AZ-CA-CO-IA-ID-IL-KS-KY-LA-MN-MO-MS-MT-ND-NE-NM-NV-OK-OR-SD-TN
    TX-UT-WA-WI


  • CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
    DAKOTA, MINNESOTA AND EASTERN
    IOWA, CHICAGO AND EASTERN
    CANADIAN SERVICES DC-DE-IA-IL-MD-MI-MN-MO-ND-NE-NJ-NY-OH-PA-SD-VA-WI-WY
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES


  • CANADIAN NATIONALN
    CANADIAN SERVICES AL-IA-IL-IN-KY-LA-MI-MN-MO-MS-NE-OH-PA-TN-VT-WI-WY
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES


  • CONRAIL
    Switching and terminal railroad
    Owned By: CSX and NORFOLK SOUTHERN
    DE-MI-NJ-NY-PA

  • CSX TRANSPORTATION
    AL-CT-DC-DE-FL-GA-IL-IN-KY-LA-MA-MD-MI-MS-NC-NJ-NY-OH-PA-RI-SC-TN-VA-WV
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES


  • KANASA CITY SOUTHERN
    AL-AR-IL-KS-LA-MO-MS-OK-TN-TX
    THRU CONNECTING MEXICIAN SERVICES


  • NORFOLK SOUTHERN AL-DC-DE-FL-GA-IA-IL-IN-KY-LA-MD-MI-MO-MS-NC-NJ-NY-OH-PA-SC-TN-TX-VA-WV
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES


  • UNION PACIFIC
    AR-AZ-CA-CO-IA-ID-IL-KS-LA-MN-MO-MT-NE-NM-NV-OK-OR-TN-TX-UT-WA-WI-WY

    UNITED STATES CLASS II
    SHORTLINE RAILWAY SERVICES


  • MONTREAL MAINE AND ATLANTIC RAILWAY
    PROVIDING THRU CONNECTING SERVICES
    ME-VT


  • PAN AM RAILWAYS
    MA-ME-NH
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES


  • PAN AM SOUTHERN
    CT-MA-NH-NY-VT
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES
    PATRIOT CORRIDOR
    Joint venture: Pan Am Railways and Norfolk Southern

  • PROVIDENCE AND WORCESTER RAILROAD
    CT-MA-RI-NY

  • WHEELING AND LAKE ERIE RAILWAY
    OH-PA-WV

    UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL CONNECTING
    RAILWAY SERVICES


    NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION
    AMTRAK
    AL-AR-AZ-CA-CO-CT-DC-FL-GA-IA-ID-IL-IN-KS-KY-LA-MA-MI-MN-MO-MS-MT-ND
    NE-NJ-NM-NY-NV-OK-OR-SD-TN-TX-UT-WA-WV-VA
    PROVIDING CANADIAN CONNECTING SERVICES


  • CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
    DAKOTA, MINNESOTA AND EASTERN
    IOWA, CHICAGO AND EASTERN
    PROVIDING UNITED STATES CONNECTING SERVICES
    DC-DE-IA-IL-MD-MI-MN-MO-ND-NE-NJ-NY-OH-PA-SD-VA-WI-WY


  • CANADIAN NATIONAL
    PROVIDING UNITED STATES CONNECTING SERVICES
    AL-IA-IL-IN-KY-LA-MI-MN-MO-MS-NE-OH-PA-TN-VT-WI-WY


  • CSX TRANSPORTATION
    PROVIDING CANADIAN CONTECTING SERVICES
    AL-CT-DC-DE-FL-GA-IL-IN-KY-LA-MA-MD-MI-MS-NC-NJ-NY-OH-PA-RI-SC-TN-VA-WV


  • KANASA CITY SOUTHERN
    PROVIDING THRU MEXICAN CONNECTING SERVICE
    AL-AR-IL-KS-LA-MO-MS-OK-TN-TX


  • MONTREAL MAINE AND ATLANTIC RAILWAY
    PROVIDING THRU CONNECTING SERVICES
    ME-VT


  • NORFOLK SOUTHERN
    PROVIDING CANADIAN CONTECTING SERVICES
    AL-DC-DE-FL-GA-IA-IL-IN-KY-LA-MD-MI-MO-MS-NC-NJ-NY-OH-PA-SC-TN-TX-VA-WV


  • PAN AM RAILWAYS
    MA-ME-NH
    CONNECTING CANADIAN SERVICES



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