GENERAL INFORMATIONBNSF's Cherokee Yard Tour- We'll tour the Crest Tower next to the hump, and visit the diesel shop and car shops. BNSF asks that we arrive in one vehicle, so we've rented a bus, and hence there will be a $20 charge for each person going on the tour.
Port of Catoosa Tour- The port is an inland multi-modal shipping complex. Each day products are moved through the Port using barge, rail, and truck - often in combination. It is served by the BNSF and the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad (a 12-mile short-line system). For more information about the port, check out their web page at:
www.tulsaport.com. The port also asks that we arrive in a bus, so there will be a $20 charge per person on this tour too.
Perry OK Railfan Trip- We'll carpool up and spend the afternoon chasing trains along the Avard Subdivision west to the town of Perry. This is where the Avard Sub crosses the Red Rock Subdivision at grade (technically at Black Bear) and is sure to be a hot spot.
Muskogee OK Railfan Trip- This is another carpool trip to visit a museum in the old Midland Valley RR depot, a restored Frisco freight house, and a small UP yard. The old Mopac and Katy (now UP) lines go through here, and there is another port to explore. There is also a restored WWII submarine to check out.
Claremore Southern Model RR Operating Session- We'll carpool to this large model railroad for an evening operating session. You might be a yardmaster, do yard jobs, locals, or run trains. For more information, check out their web page at:
www.csrailclub.com.
Member Slide/Digital Photo/Video Shows- Bring slides, digital photos, and video you'd like to share for member shows Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. We'll provide a computer, projection equipment and a screen. Bring your photos on a CD/DVD or USB drive.
Banquet- The Saturday night banquet is the culmination of our convention. Our speaker will be Jeremy Grisham, Special Agent, BNSF Railway Police. He will join us for dinner, then speak and answer questions.
Hotel Rooms- The convention is being held at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tulsa: 918-234-1234. Rooms are $99 per night. Go to this website to make a reservation, or use code "1976" when making a reservation via telephone to get the convention rate.
More Information- Check the FOBNR web site:
www.fobnr.org for up-to-date information, or contact Terry Jenner at terjen55@juno.com.