FOBNR 2006 Convention in Denver

[Doug A.]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad, the historical society focused on the
Burlington Northern Railroad and the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, will be having their annual convention in Denver, CO.

The convention will be held June 22-24, 2006 at the La Quinta Inn Denver Central, 3500 Park Ave. West; Denver, CO 80216-5126 Phone: (303)458-1222 Fax: (303)433-2246.

Reservations are $79 per night for up to four (4) in a room and this rate is good thru May 21, 2006. Arrivals are expected on June 21 and check out will be either 6/24 or 6/25.

Further details about the convention will be posted soon on the FOBNR website at http://www.fobnr.org .

[Stourbridge Lion]

:D :D :D :D :D

[Doug A.]

Darren,

You guys are the place to be in 2006. The N-Scale convention AND the BN convention. (and others I'm sure) If only they could have been on consecutive weekends I might could have done both.

[BoxcabE50]

It seems a little surprising to me, that FOBNR seems to be a historical group I don't hear a lot about.... Especially now that BN is gone. Am I somehow missing that many mentions of them? I've only met one person, who was a member. Don't believe he still is though.

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Boxcab E50

[Doug A.]

You're right. It doesn't get a lot of mention...but I'm trying to change that. The conventions alone are worth the price of membership and if you're a BN or BNSF fan it's a no brainer. I didn't even know about it until their convention was in my back yard.

[ December 15, 2005, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: Doug A. ]

[HemiAdda2d]

Isn't that the hotel that offers a view of BN's Denver yard?

I wish! I'll be in Great Falls, MT by then!

[Doug A.]

Hemi, yes you are correct...that is the hotel. Great Falls isn't THAT far is it? What like 10 hours?

I flew 1200 miles and drove an additional 7 hours to get to this year's convention in Superior, WI, so I don't want to hear excuses!!! tongue.gif

[HemiAdda2d]

It's 12 hours from Cheyenne, so almost 14 hours from Denver.

Talking the wife into it would be the issue...

[Doug A.]

Just an update, the (mostly) complete details of the convention are now posted on the website. I've copied the agenda below but there is additional information and the registration form on the website. Hope to see you all there!

Doug A.

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Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad
2006 Convention Agenda
June 21-24, 2006 Denver, CO

La Quinta Inn Denver Central
3500 Park Ave. West
Denver, CO 80216 5126
(303)458-1222.

Wednesday, June 21
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Registration in hotel.

Thursday, June 22
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration in hotel.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Drive to Excel Energy Arapahoe Station. Maps will be provided to carpool drivers.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Plant tour.
11:30 - 1:30 PM Lunch on your own
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Carpool to Rocla Concrete Tie Plant. Maps provided.
2:00 - 3:30 PM Plant tour.
3:30 - 5:00 PM Railfan on your own. 48th Ave next to Rocla Provides excellent
overhead view of BNSF Intermodal facility and UP North Yard.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner on your own.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Membership meeting, followed by board of directors meeting.
9:00 PM - ? Member Slide/Video presentation.

Friday, June 23
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration in hotel.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Tour BNSF 31st street yard office.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch on your own.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Carpool to Intermountain Railway Co.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tour Intermountain.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Railfan back to Hotel.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Banquet, location to be determined

Saturday, June 24
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM Carpool to Silver Plume.
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM Ride the Georgetown Loop
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Carpool to Leadville. Lunch on your own.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Ride the Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad.

http://www.fobnr.org

[wig-wag-trains.com]

LC&S is a ride that's worth it. I got a cab ride when I went up there in 97.

[BN9900]

Darren,

You guys are the place to be in 2006. The N-Scale convention AND the BN convention. (and others I'm sure) If only they could have been on consecutive weekends I might could have done both.

Not only that but also the Narrow Gauge Convention. My uncle and friend will be down there from WA. Unfortunatly, I can't make anything though.

I need to make it to Colorado some time. I love the ghost RRs. If you wantr info on the Narrow Gauge I can post it, but I bet there are others here that already know about that one.

[Doug A.]

I would encourage anyone in the region, or anyone with great interest in BN/BNSF regardless, to consider attending. These are always GREAT conventions and if you have a question about BN/BNSF there's a good chance someone there can answer the question.

If any of you guys are interested, drop me a line and I'll talk you into it! :-D Seriously, I'd be glad to answer any questions about the organization or the convention.

[wig-wag-trains.com]

The convention will be held June 22-24, 2006
Further details about the convention will be posted soon on the FOBNR website at http://www.fobnr.org .

I wish we could but we will be at Galesburg.

[Doug A.]

Just a reminder that the BN convention is about two weeks out. It's still not too late to attend if you are considering it. I for one cannot wait...it's going to be an outstanding convention.