RAIL to the FAIR
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Join us for the
Lights, Camera and Blue Ribbon Action at the 89th Delaware State Fair! Take A One-Day Train Excursion to the
Delaware State Fair and Beyond, Saturday, July 19, 2008 This special, one-day round-trip aboard an air-conditioned Amtrak train will begin at 9:00 AM at Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. Traveling along Amtrak's high-speed Northeast Corridor (NEC), our train will make station stops at Claymont, Wilmington, Fairplay Station at Churchmans Crossing, and Newark.
At Newark, the RAIL to the FAIR train will move from Amtrak's NEC onto Norfolk Southern's Delmarva Secondary to continue our trip south. We will make additional stops at Clayton and Wyoming, before arriving at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington at 12:40 PM. Passengers going only as far as the State Fair will have nearly five hours to enjoy the Fairgrounds' festivities, while those who have opted for the extended rare mileage trip into Sussex County, conditions permitting, will have about two hours to take part in activities at the Fair. RAIL to the FAIR tickets are available by completing the attached form. Ticket order forms are also available at Mitchell's (Fairfax Shopping Center), the Claymont, Churchmans Crossing & Newark Train Stations and the Transit Stores in the Amtrak Station, 718 Market Street Mall, 119 Lower Beech Street, all in Wilmington and 900 Public Safety Blvd. in Dover. Ticket prices include Fair admission. Ordering tickets is easier than ever before. You can order by phone, fax, mail or on-line. Instructions appear on this order form. If you place your order by mail, please do not send cash. Use a credit card or make checks payable to Delaware Transit Corporation. All tickets will be held at boarding locations. Orders will be confirmed via phone, email or mail. Timetable* Please arrive at your station stop at least 15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure times.
* Times may vary due to unforeseen conditions.
PM times are shown in bold type Train speed and schedule times are dependent on weather and track conditions the day of the event. ± Though Georgetown is our goal, we will head back to the State Fair after one hour and fifteen minutes. Georgetown is not a station stop. There will be no boarding or alighting of passengers at Georgetown. The train will depart the State Fair at 5:30 PM promptly. Please begin boarding no later than 5:15 PM. For the safety and comfort of all passengers, neither smoking nor alcoholic beverages are permitted aboard the train. Shoes MUST be worn when walking about the train. Where to Park
Ticketing Procedures In order to save on mailing costs, we will hold all train and fare admission tickets at the passenger's boarding location. Orders will be confirmed via phone, email or mail. All ticket sales are FINAL. No refunds will be issued. Seating Information It will be necessary to make several change-of-end moves during the RAIL to the FAIR 2008 excursion. We have asked Amtrak to arrange for all seats in each coach to be facing the rear of the train as we travel between Philadelphia and Newark, therefore forward for the rest of the trip south. The opposite will be true on our return trip. This seating configuration will give everyone an equal opportunity to see where we're going and where we've been. Seats are sold on a first come first served basis. Please be advised that seating together is not guaranteed; however, every effort will be made to accommodate your family and friends. Attention Parents RAIL to the FAIR is a great trip for family and friends, combining a relaxing and educational train ride with the good, old-fashioned fun of the State Fair. We are pleased to have you, your friends and family on-board. We do ask that young children remain seated during the trip, unless accompanied by an adult, and that children not be permitted to roam unsupervised between cars. Unsupervised and unruly children are not only disturbing to other passengers, but may also create unsafe conditions for themselves and others. Shoes MUST be worn when walking about the train. The goal is to have fun, but your safety is our number one priority! Please let your car hosts know if there is anything we can do to make your trip more comfortable. We want you to enjoy traveling with us. Please Note: Clayton, Wyoming and the Fairgrounds, are ground-level stops, without station platforms and are not wheelchair accessible. Exciting News! RAIL to the FAIR 2008 Souvenir T-Shirts will be available for purchase on the train. Please ask your car host for more information. Once again this year you can order your RAIL to the FAIR tickets on-line. This service will begin in May. |
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