Experience an authentic vintage train as it winds its way through beautiful mountain passages. This 2 day event include guest lectures, memorabilia, model train displays, hand car competitions, a “run against the trail” event and the Railroadiana Swap and Sale

As a part of the 2004 Black Hills Autumn Expedition, the 1880 TRAIN and the Runners Shop are co-sponsoring the annual Hill City Rail and Trail Days. A full listing of both days of events is below. Please call 605-574-2222 for more information and reservations.

2004 Hill City Rail and Trail Rendezvous

Saturday, September 18, 2004

8AM-2PM Arthur (Jiggs) Mower will be demonstrating American Morse Code telegraphy at the Hill City Depot

9AM-4PM Free Tours of the Locomotive and cars Shops and the 1880 TRAIN Museum Car

8:45AM NARCOA-sponsored members Motorcar ride to Keystone; arrive back at Hill City at 12:15PM

9:45AM 1880 TRAIN departs for Keystone; Amateur Radio Operators (HAMS) special broadcast from aboard the 1880 TRAIN

12 NOON 1880 TRAIN coloring Contest Winners announced at the 1880 TRAIN Depot

1:15PM 1880 TRAIN departs for Keystone

5:30PM NARCOA-sponsored members Motorcar ride to Keystone

Sunday, September 19, 2004

7AM Early Bird NARCOA-sponsored members Motorcar ride to Keystone

8AM-2PM Arthur (Jiggs) Mower will be demonstrating American Morse Code telegraphy at the Hill City Depot

9AM-4PM Free Tours of the Locomotive and cars Shops and the 1880 TRAIN Museum Car

8:45AM NARCOA-sponsored members Motorcar ride to Keystone; arrive back at Hill City at 12:15PM

9:45AM 1880 TRAIN departs for Keystone; Amateur Radio Operators (HAMS) special broadcast from aboard the 1880 TRAIN

12 NOON Steam Locomotive Expo at the Hill City Yard – Bring your cameras! All Three Steam Locomotives will be operating

12:30 to 4PM BOOK SIGNING for new book “125 YEARS OF BLACK HILLS RAILROADING” with author Rick W. Mills

1:15PM 1880 TRAIN departs for Keystone (STEAM DOUBLE HEADER)

For more information:
PO Box 1880, Hill City, SD 57745; 605-574-2222; or
Or on-line at www.blackhillsvisitor.com

September 17th - 19th, 2004

The George S. Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern Rail Line, abandoned in 1983. Beauty unfolds as the bicyclists spend three days traveling the 109 mile trail. This is not a race, but an adventure through the heart of the Hills and an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of other bicyclists. Pre-registration required.

Black Hills Trail Office
11361 Nevada Gulch Road
Lead, SD 57754
605-584-3896

Web Site: http://www.mickelsontrail.com

E-Mail: MickelsonTrail@state.sd.us