National Train Day in Lewes, Delaware

a blue and yellow logo with a train on it
a red train car sitting on the tracksThe Lewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Association invites the public to participate in National Train Day on Saturday, May 9.  This year, the Association is welcoming the newest addition to the rail display at Lewes Junction—a 1913 Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) steam engine.
The presentation of Engine #60 is an event in the City’s year-long celebration of its history, “Lewes 250.”  The last of its kind engine recently underwent a major facelift in Wilmington, DE.  FMW Solutions, nationally recognized experts in historic rail equipment restorations, was contracted for the project.
 
The events planned for the celebration and the approximate timeline are:
  • 10:00am Delaware Seashore Model Railroad Club train display
  • 10:15am Presentation: How a Steam Engine Works
  • 10:45am Christening PRR Engine #60 with Lewes Brewing Co.’s latest release honoring #60
  • 11:00am Railroad tunes presented by Mixed Blessings choral group
  • 11:30am Art in Bloom’s presentation of Children’s Art Awards
  • 11:45am Remarks by invited guests
  • 12:00 pm Ceremonial driving of the golden spike commemorating the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869. Attendees are invited to try their skill at hammering the golden spike into the track.
The model railroad will be on display in the Children’s Room of the Lewes Public Library.  All other events will take place outside at Lewes Junction, Adams Avenue, Lewes.  In the event of inclement weather, some events will be held in the adjacent Rollins Community Center. The iconic 1917 PRR caboose will be open for guided tours throughout the morning.