Portola Railroad Museum Railfan Photographer's Day

Come join us on Saturday, May 21, 2005 for this special day devoted to recreating period railroading from the 1950's and 60's. Railfan Day opens at 10:00 AM and runs until 10:00 PM or when the final photo session ends.

The PRM will be operating vintage trains of authentic equipment for viewing and photography. There will also be static displays, railroadiana vendors, slide shows and a special night photo shoot hosted by Winterail's Vic Neves.

Vic Neves will also be offering a class in NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY before the photo shoot. Come learn from one of the best known railroad night photographers working today.

As a special part of this event, the museum is pleased to announce that we will be offering tours of our OPERATING Southern Pacific Rotary Snowplow. Also, at various times during the day, the plow blade will be spun up for photo opportunities. Don't miss this unique chance to get inside an operational rotary snowplow.

Tickets are $20 per person for all day admission. Our $30 combo ticket includes BBQ lunch and dinner at the museum. Meals will also be available separately: $5 lunch and $8 for dinner.
Tickets are available at the gate, in our Gift Shop, by phone at 530.832.4131 or on-line at www.WPLives.org. Just click on the RAILFAN DAY news item to reach our secure, on-line ordering.

Mark your calendar and plan on attending this unique event!

WP Lives in Portola, CA!

The Portola Railroad Museum, operated by the non-profit Feather River Rail Society, is one of the largest railroad museums in the United States. With over 120 pieces of rolling stock covering nearly the entire 20th Century, the museum features one of the most comprehensive collections focusing on a single railroad company. The museum is located in Plumas County, in the city of Portola and is open to the public from early March until the end of October. From Memorial Day until Labor Day, caboose train rides are offered on weekends. Also, the PRM is home to the famous Run-A-Locomotive program, available by appointment, which allows our guests the experience of running a real, full-size railroad locomotive.

Feather River Rail Society - Portola Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way, Portola, California 96122
ph: 530.832.4131

web: www.WPLives.org

Scheduled events and displays are subject to change