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Holiday Train Exhibit opening at Nacogdoches Depot

November 29, 2011
A model train exhibit will be on display in celebration of the holiday season at the Nacogdoches Train Depot. The exhibit is being provided by the Loblolly Railroad Group and is sponsored by the Center for Regional Heritage Research at Stephen F. Austin State University.

The exhibit will include four train sets and will begin with set up at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2. According to Loblolly Railroad Group member George Ellis, the train should begin running at approximately noon and will continue until 7 p.m. Exhibit hours are 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 5 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec 3 and Dec. 10. Hours are 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday Dec. 9. There is no admission charge.

For the past 10 years, members of the Loblolly Railroad Group have attended train shows throughout the state to promote the hobby of model and toy trains.

For more information, call (936) 468-3953.



By Shirley Luna
Contact:
University Marketing Communications
(936) 468-2605