Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad Announces 2008 Season

Ohio Tourist Train Offers History, Mystery and Steam

LEBANON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad (LM&M), the only authentic, historic train offering recreational rides in Southwest Ohio, has added educational, historical and fun excursions in 2008.

The full season includes:

• Railroad Revealed (NEW), April 26, 27; June 7, 8; July 26, 27; August 2, 3, 9, 10; Sept. 20 – Youth groups, scouts and rail fans learn railroad safety, operations and history.
• One-Hour Weekday Group Train Ride, April 16, 25; May 7, 21, 30; June 4, 13; July 2, 16, 25; August 6, 15, 20 – Students, seniors and the public experience a nostalgic train ride.
• Tea Party Mystery Train, April 12, 13, 19, 20; Nov. 15, 16, 23 – Children bring their favorite doll, help solve a mystery and enjoy a tea party. One lucky child wins an American Girl doll.
• The Little Engine That Could, May 3, 4, 10, 11 – This special locomotive from the classic children’s book visits only once a year.
• Curious George (NEW), May 17, 18, 24, 25 – Everyone’s favorite monkey entertains passengers.
• Civil War Train, May 30, June 1 – Confederate troops attempt to overtake a Union train and steal the money strong box.
• All Steamed Up! (NEW), June 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 – Features Flagg Coal #75, a working steam locomotive.
• Ohio Chautauqua Shuttle (NEW), June 17-21 – Encounter first-person historical portrayals of inventors and innovators.
• Muggles Express, (NEW, IMPROVED) July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 – Harry Potter wannabes participate in a costume contest and feast at the Golden Lamb.
• Clifford's Big Red Train Ride, August 16, 17, 23, 24 –Join Clifford for stories and a bounce castle.
• Day Out With Thomas, Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 – Ride with Thomas the Tank Engine.
• Pumpkin Patch Express, Sept. 27, 28; Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26; Nov. 1, 2 – Ride to the Shappacher Farm to pet farm animals, get lost in a corn maze and pick a pumpkin.
• North Pole Express Nov. 29, 30; Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 – Meet Santa, eat cookies and sip hot chocolate.

For tickets, visit http://www.LebanonRR.com or call 513-933-8022 or 866-934-9464.

The LM&M Railroad operates out of Lebanon, a city between Dayton and Cincinnati, famous for its grand 19th century homes, antique shops and historic restaurants. The train consists of a restored 1950s-era GP-7 diesel-electric locomotive, four open-window coaches built in 1930, and an open-air gondola.