The New Hope Valley Railway
celebrated one hundred years of railroad history on June 4, 2006.
Special
guests including Congressman David Price, representative Paul Stam, among others gave
short speeches, helped dedicate a commemorative plaque, and then enjoyed a ride on the train behind steam engine 17.
*All images are courtesy of Timothy Telkamp
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It was one of the most spectacular Ride Days
we have ever held, and full of special guests
including:
US Congressman David Price
NC Representative Paul Stam
US Senate Staff Betty-Jo Shepherd (Representing Senator
Richard Burr)
Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison
Apex Fire Chief Mark Haraway
Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau President David
Heinl
Chatham County Historical Association President Fred J.
Vatter
Chatham County Historian Jane Pyle
Apex Arts Council President Bethany Coda
Soon-to-be-Eagle Scout Mike Wentzel
Noted North Carolina Historical Author Milburn Gibbs
New Hill Citizens Association President Paul Barth
Local Historian Alma Council
and
289+ Members and Motorcycles of the Blue Knights
