(The following appeared on the Baltimore Sun website on May 4, 2011.)
BALTIMORE, Md. — Saturday is National Train Day with celebrations at multiple locations, including Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Chicago.
Amtrak, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will unveil a host of attractions and a major discount: free fare for kids. For every adult passenger in coach, one child can ride free when you make reservations by Friday – and at least three days in advance – for travel through June 9. Use promo code H859.
Events at Washington’s Union Station include model trains, live performances, historic cars and a 40th Anniversary exhibit train displaying historic advertising, uniforms, photos and other memorabilia. Also on display, a “B&O Railroad and the Civil War” exhibit, in cooperation with Baltimore B&O Railroad Museum. The event is 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. and admission is free.
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