Depot marks 100th birthday with historic train rides
The Midland historical association marks its 20th anniversary as the depot receives a deed transfer ceremony with Santa Fe officials presenting the deed to Baldwin Mayor Gary Walbridge. Weekend rides pulled coaches from the 1920s, powered by a 1951 ALCO locomotive on 11 and 22 mile routes to Ottawa and Norwood.
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Midland Railfest Keeps Rolling With Rides and Music
The Midland Railfest runs today and Monday offering train rides to Ottawa and Norwood with durations about 1 hour 45 minutes and 1 hour respectively. Ottawa rides cost 15 dollars for adults and 7 dollars for children ages 4-11, Norwood rides 10 dollars for adults and 5 dollars for children 4-11, with under four free. Seating is first come, first served. Locomotive cab and maintenance rides are available. The Singing Conductors Dee and Roger Clark perform with Misty River Band at the depot.
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