DM&E Passenger Train Returns to Sioux Falls Sunday

Sioux Falls, SD – The Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) Railroad is bringing its passenger cars back to Sioux Falls this Sunday, offering employees and invited guests a taste of what the railroad hopes to offer in the future.

DM&E President & CEO Kevin V. Schieffer announced last September that the railroad would like to offer special excursion passenger service as a part of its rail upgrade plan. DM&E will once again give employees and invited guests a rare opportunity to ride a train in the Sioux Falls area on Sunday, June 3, 2007.  Since passenger service left Sioux Falls several decades ago, Sunday’s ride will give a feel of what it’s like to ride the rails once again.

The DM&E’s passenger cars will be leaving from Pasley Park in Sioux Falls, heading north for a two-hour ride, including through Downtown and over the Falls.  Details follow.

What: DM&E Passenger Car Rides

Who: DM&E Railroad Employees and Invited Guests

Media RSVPs: Please contact Jafar Karim at 605-782-1224, Mobile: 321-8407 or e-mail: jkarim@cedaramerican.com to confirm attendance.

Schedule:

Sunday, June 3, 2007
12:30 pm Arrive at Pasley Park – Entrance on the west side of Southeastern Avenue, ¼ mile south of the intersection of East 26th & Southeastern. Media and other guests will park vehicles in the lot, then proceed on the footpath to the business cars.

 12:45 pm Load at Pasley Park

1:00 pm Depart Pasley Park – The train will go north offering photo opportunities through Downtown, over the Falls and along the way. Approximately 2 hours roundtrip.

3:00 pm Return to Pasley Park; passengers disembark

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