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October 25, 2008

Auburn Heights Preserve "Steamin' Weekend"


Stanley SteamerTake a step back in time to a simpler age! Come and experience the turn of the twentieth century through the magic of steam locomotion at the beautiful Auburn Heights Preserve!
 
Enjoy a stroll, or sit under the spreading limbs of the mighty oaks and poplars which surround the estate grounds. You won't want to miss seeing the largest collection of Stanley Steamers you're ever likely to see! There are over a dozen Steamers -- All fully restored and in roadworthy condition. Hop aboard the "First Bus" in Delaware -- A Stanley Mountain Wagon -- for a spin around the property in the fully restored Stanley Steamer 1915 Model 820 Mountain Wagon. Also featured is the small -- but mighty -- Auburn Valley Railroad! This 1/8 size railroad boasts two live steam 4-8-4 Northern Locomotives. Also there is free Steam Popcorn!

Please join us for a light lunch (sandwiches, chips, slaw, soft drinks & cookies) and tour of the Auburn Heights Preserve. Look for the MIT tent or area when you arrive. We suggest that you bring a blanket or folding chairs.


Steam Train

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2008

Time: 1:00 PM - Light lunch
         1:00 - 4:30 Enjoy the Auburn Heights Preserve

Location: Auburn Heights Preserve
         300 Creek Road (PA/DE Rt. 82), Yorklyn, DE 19736
         Auburn Heights Web site, Directions & Map
         Easy Directions - see below

Cost: $22 for Dues-paying Club members, & their guests
        $12 for children (12 & under) of dues-paying Club members
        $27 for non-members and their guests
        $16 for children (12 & under) of non-members
        Children over 12 are charged as adults
        Children under 2 are free

Reservations: via MIT Infinite Connection (by Wednesday, October 22):
https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/register-login.vm?eventID=26381&groupID=158
        If you already have an Infinite Connection account use the "Login" section.
        If you don't have an Infinite Connection account use the "Non IC Account Registration" button.

Club Membership -- Join or Renew on-line:
https://alum.mit.edu/smarTrans/dues-login.vm?groupID=158

For Questions: Jim McNeely, 302-743-3619 (cell)
         e-mail: jbmcn@aol.com

EASY DIRECTIONS:

 Marshall mansionFrom Philadelphia: Go South on I-95 to Delaware Exit 7B (Delaware Ave). Turn right on Delaware Ave and follow State Hwy 52 north. Continue on SR-52 (Kennett Pike) 4.9 miles to SR-82. Turn left on SR-82 for 5.2 miles to the Auburn Heights.

From Philadelphia Western Suburbs: Take US202 South to Route US1. Turn right onto Route US1, and continue 8 miles to Kennett Square exit off US1. Turn left onto McFarland road for 1.5 miles to Creek Rd/PA-82. Turn left on Creek Rd/PA-82 for 2.4 miles to Auburn Heights, just across DE/PA state line.

From New Jersey: From Delaware Memorial Bridge, take right exit off I-295 to I-95 south. Take immediate exit to Newport/Lancaster and SR-141 North. Continue 2.3 miles to Kirkwood Hwy and take exit toward Newark. Turn right from Kirkwood Hwy onto Newport Gap Pike (SR-41 North), continue 5.0 miles to Yorklyn Road. Turn right on Yorklyn Rd for 1.9 miles. Turn left on Creek Rd/SR-82. Continue 0.2 miles to Auburn Heights.

From Delaware (Wilmington & North): Take Delaware Ave and follow State Hwy 52 north. Continue on SR-52 (Kennett Pike) 4.9 miles to SR-82. Turn left on SR-82 for 5.2 miles to the Auburn Heights.

From Delaware (South of Wilmington): From Kirkwood Hwy, take Newport Gap Pike (SR-41 North), continue 5.0 miles to Yorklyn Road. Turn right on Yorklyn Rd for 1.9 miles. Turn left on Creek Rd/SR-82. Continue 0.2 miles to Auburn Heights.

***Photographs courtesy of Auburn Heights Preserve***

Posted by webmaster at October 25, 2008 01:00 PM