Contact: Mary Verich, Lumberjack Steam Train, 715.674.3414
Author of The Story of the Lumberjack Steam Train to visit
LAONA, WI – JUNE 26, 2012 – In real life, Jeff Terry works as a real railroad man, making his living as a locomotive engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Even on his days off, Terry is never far from the rails as a rail historian, author and all-around railway buff.
Terry writes the preservation column for Railfan and Railroad Magazine. He’s visited Laona four times, resulting in two published articles and photographs on the Lumberjack Steam Train.
“The ‘4 Spot’ is the last remaining logging steam train operating within the state of Wisconsin,” says Terry. Number 4 is also one of only 11 ‘Prairie’ type (2-6-2) locomotives still running in the United States.”
Terry will be taking a “railman’s holiday” and making a return visit to the Lumberjack Steam Train and riding the rails out to Camp Five.
“The railway is still going strong in Laona,” according to Terry. “The opportunity to ride a real steam locomotive is very limited. Thanks to Camp Five and the Laona & Northern, the logging and railroad boom times can still be celebrated with a trip aboard an authentic coal-fired steam train.”
Terry will be riding the 11 a.m. train out to Camp Five on July 7, where he will be available to meet fans and sign copies of his book, The Story of the Lumberjack Steam Train. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the day of the event.
The Lumberjack Steam Train is located in Laona, Wis., within convenient driving distance of Chicago, the Twin Cities and all points in the state. Tickets on the Lumberjack Steam Train include the round-trip ride and admission into the Wisconsin Forestry Museum Complex of historic and natural attractions, including the Logging Museum and Blacksmith Shop, Green Treasure Forest Tour, Animal Barn and Corral, the Nature Center, Cracker Barrel Store, Francis Weiner Diesel Static Display and Choo Choo Hut Restaurant & Picnic Area.
Group rates are available. For additional information go to http://www.lumberjacksteamtrain.com or contact the Lumberjack Steam Train by phone at 715.674.3414 or by e-mail: info@lumberjacksteamtrain.com
