Event in Progress at Union Station in DC for National Train Day 2010, May 8

If you are in the Washington DC area on Saturday, May 8, head to Union Station and join the event in progress for National Train Day 2010. It kicked off at 11: 00 AM and runs until 4: 00 PM.

Here are a few of the activities offered at this family friendly and free event:

Go-Green Express: Eco Exhibit*

National Park Service Trails & Rails Exhibit*

Snapshot Station

Trains Move our Economy Exhibit*

Amtrak: Dining the Rail Way* exhibit and culinary demonstrations,
featuring Chef Michel Richard

Model Train Displays

In related news, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum has a $2 discount off admissions in celebration of National Train Day.

There are many more things happening across the USA. Check the National Train Day Event Page to see what's taking place at a train station near you.