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Regular price is $100.00 Adult, $60.00 Senior and children

SP 9010 Krauss Maffei Family Afternoon Railfan Event

Saturday July 20th

12:00 Lunch 1:30p.m. Departure

KM FAMILY AFTERNOON RAILFAN

The 11 year restoration work on No. 9010, the last survivor of 37 German-built Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 C’C’ diesel-hydraulic locomotives in the United States and Brazil, is nearing completion, and will be mostly finished when the locomotive makes its official inaugural runs on July 20th.

The locomotive has also undergone a complete cab rebuild, a re-fabrication of its hood and pilot, installation of a “new” used C-C rear truck repatriated from France and a restoration to its 1964 appearance. The engine is undergoing a complete rebuild of the top as well as installing a hydraulic pump to drive cooling fans.

This event is limited to 150 passengers so we can do photo run-bys in Historic Niles Canyon on the final link of the Transcontinental Railroad, opened in September of 1869. Train will depart our Niles Station Saturday, July 20th, at 1:30 p.m.

When the train arrives in Sunol, passengers can visit our Gift Shop, as well as visit the Depot freight room to see the Stanford University exhibit of historic photos and artifacts titled The Chinese and the Iron Road. This exhibit provides a visual understanding of the difficult work accomplished by the 12,000 Chinese laborers who built the railroad, and what became of these men after they connected the West. Of course, the photo opportunities will be abundant with the two locomotives in Sunol.

Included with your fare is a lunch prepared by the Niles Canyon Commissary team in the Niles Station Garden. Plan to arrive early and check in at the ticket window at 11:45 a.m. to pick up your tickets and a special souvenir and join the group for lunch from noon to 1:00 p.m. The train will depart at 1:30 p.m.

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