Pokey Smokey II - Up and Running
Via Flickr:
Pokey Smokey was a 19th century replica steam engine train that provided fun rides on the Portsmouth City Railroad in the City Park. Due to safety concerns, Pokey was retired in 2005 and auctioned off to a train collector. The Portsmouth City Railroad is still at the City Park. $50K had been raised; I believe it is up to around $63K now, but about another $200K is required. If you would like to donate to the Pennies for Pokey fund to raise money for Pokey Smokey II, please contact me at stacey.parker@nscorp.com
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* The new Pokey Smokey II miniature train has revved up its engine for a comeback.
The seven-bench carriage and locomotive will be unveiled at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in City Park, the city announced. The attraction will reopen to riders on May 14.
The original Pokey Smokey stopped operating in 2005 because of safety concerns. The Southeast Virginia Community Foundation raised $216,000 to buy the new coach. It will be handicap-accessible and run on gasoline.
http://hamptonroads.com/node/229731
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Royal Wedding
The British Monarchy's Photostream on Flickr
The Royal Wedding Group in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on 29th April 2011 with the Bride and Groom, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the centre.
Front row (left to right): Miss Grace van Cutsem, Miss Eliza Lopes, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen, The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton.
Back Row (left to right): Master Tom Pettifer, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, HRH The Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Henry of Wales, Mr Michael Middleton, Mrs Michael Middleton, Mr James Middleton, Miss Philippa Middleton.
Picture Credit: Photograph by Hugo Burnand
Note: The photos are for editorial use only, and they are must not be re-sold or commercially exploited in any way. For requests other than editorial use, please put your requests in writing to Press Office, St James’s Palace, London, SW1A 1BS.
~ The Official Royal Wedding Photograph ~
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The Royal Wedding Group in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on 29th April 2011 with the Bride and Groom, TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in the centre.
Front row (left to right): Miss Grace van Cutsem, Miss Eliza Lopes, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, HM The Queen, The Hon. Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Lady Louise Windsor, Master William Lowther-Pinkerton.
Back Row (left to right): Master Tom Pettifer, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, HRH The Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Henry of Wales, Mr Michael Middleton, Mrs Michael Middleton, Mr James Middleton, Miss Philippa Middleton.
Picture Credit: Photograph by Hugo Burnand
Note: The photos are for editorial use only, and they are must not be re-sold or commercially exploited in any way. For requests other than editorial use, please put your requests in writing to Press Office, St James’s Palace, London, SW1A 1BS.
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