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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 21, 23, 24 & 25, 2006 This summer the "Friends of the 261" in cooperation with Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway will operate steam excursion trains featuring equipment of the Milwaukee Road's famed "Hiawatha."
On Wednesday, June 21 Milwaukee Road 261 will pull a one-way excursion from Minneapolis to Milwaukee. The train will make all of the regular Amtrak stops at Red Wing, Winona, La Crosse, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells, Portage and Columbus and passengers may board or detrain at any of these points. On Friday, June 23 Milwaukee Road 261 will pull a special V.I.P. all first & premium class dinner excursion from Milwaukee to Sturtevant, Wisconsin. At Sturtevant, passengers will be given the opportunity to view the new Amtrak station while the 261 is turned for a return run to Milwaukee. On Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 the 261 will pull a round trip excursion from Milwaukee to the Wisconsin Dells. After arrival at the Dells, a second excursion will be operated to New Lisbon and return. In total the excursion will make a 270 mile round trip each day. The Minneapolis - Milwaukee excursion will depart from the 261 Harrison Street Shops. A map will be provided with your tickets. Departure from Minneapolis on June 21 is at 8:30 a.m. The train will stop in Winona at 11 a.m. and is scheduled to arrive in Milwaukee at 6:00 p.m. On June 23 the departure for Sturtevant is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with arrival back in Milwaukee at 10:00 p.m. Departure from Milwaukee is scheduled for 9 a.m. on June 24 and 25 with arrival at the Dells scheduled for 12 noon, returning to the Dells at 2:25 p.m. Departure from the Dells for Milwaukee is at 3:00 p.m. with arrival at Milwaukee scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Equipment featured on the trip will be original 1940's vintage railroad equipment. The premium class will feature the Skytop observation car "Cedar Rapids" and "Super Dome" #53. Premium class includes hors d'oeuvres and gourmet meals prepared on-board by our executive chef. First class includes an up-scale meal plan with hors d'oeuvres. Both first and premium class include complimentary beer and wine with a cash bar. First class equipment will feature lounge cars with comfortable seating. "Friends of the 261" is not responsible for equipment substitutions and assumes no liability for inconvenience caused by delays. Train will run rain or shine. Coach and first class seats are not reserved; seating will be available 30 minutes prior to departure time. Light food service and souvenirs can be purchased in the concession car.
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