The Pennsylvania-based Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust along with Restoration Works International are sponsoring what they are billing as one of the only U.S.-based railroad restoration programs open to the public.
The event will be held Aug. 3 to 8, in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, and involve hands-on historic restoration.
Among the tasks to be performed by the participants will be painting and staining rail cars, lamp posts, and fences; cleaning train interiors and exteriors; and landscaping work at the station.
The event is suitable for children aged 10 and older.
The week-long event cost $1,100, which includes overnight accommodations, breakfast and lunch, tours, and a farewell dinner aboard the train.
The sponsors are considering the trip fee to be a charitable donation.
Discounts are available for those sharing a room, as well as for children younger than 17 sharing a room with a parent or guardian.
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