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CAPE COD RAIL FAN DAY: AUGUST 20th

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Cape Cod Rail Fan Day

This special day includes train rides and access to Hyannis Yard where you can view, tour, and photograph various railroad items. Note: The specific items available that day are not limited to the equipment listed below. Substitutions may be made based on business needs.

MC 2012 – our newest locomotive with the panels open
Engine House tour
MBTA F40
MBTA CapeFLYER
Caboose (available for viewing and photographing exterior only)
MOW equipment including a backhoe
Hi-rail excavator
MOW hi-rail vehicle
Chevy 6500 derailment truck and trailer
Snowplow
Boom truck
Hi-rail swivel dump

Food and Railfan day t-shirts will be available for purchase.

Trains will be run with an FL9 and MC GP engine (TBA)

Event access is available either via train rides OR just walk-in yard access through the gate.

Color coded wrist bands will be distributed based on which return trip you purchase. ALL people in attendance will have a wristband which will designate that they have paid and signed a liability release waiver. These will need to be picked up in the tent for walk-ups and will be distributed on the train for passengers riding to the event.

Visitors will have TWO options:

  • Admission + Train Ride
  • Admission Only

Rail Fan Day 2022 Information:

Notes:

Attendees are responsible for finding their own parking for the event. Each station has limited parking. Those purchasing “EVENT ONLY” tickets will need to locate parking in Hyannis and cannot park at the Engine House or in the rail yard.