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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.

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