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Summer is just around the corner and progress continues on the restoration of
The Flying Yankee. Come and see the train in person this summer at one of
four planned Open Houses.
Progress continues on Flying Yankee
The restoration of The Flying Yankee continues and the big news is the completion of the restoration
work on the trucks. One last item remains to be corrected after the inspection of the work and the
trucks should be arriving back in Lincoln within a month.
Crates have been built to protect the trucks while restoration continues on the rest of the train. At least
one of the crates will be open during the summer Open Houses and you’ll be able to see them when you
come to visit.
An inspection of the GE 721 Traction Motors was recently performed. One of the Traction Motors is
complete and ready to go and the other needs only minor work to make it operational. The Traction
Motors should provide at least ten years worth of dependable performance.
Panels with “The Flying Yankee” beautifully painted by Pillsbury Sign Company of Hopkinton Massachusetts
were recently placed back on the train, on each side of the Observation Car. What a beautiful
job done by Pillsbury Sign Company and we thank them for their contribution to the restoration. They
are now working on the large panels, restoring them to their original glory with the Boston and Maine
and Maine Central Railroad signage that originally graced The Flying Yankee. Thanks again to Don
Pillsbury.
A clean-up day was held recently and The Flying Yankee is looking great and we hope to see as many
people as possible this summer.
Don’t forget, you can still see the Third Annual Flying Yankee Gala Photo Gallery by clicking here.
Flying Yankee Open Houses Set for 2008
If you missed the first Flying Yankee Open House, don’t fret, three more Open House and Guided Tour events
will be held this season on Saturday, July 5, Saturday August 2 and Saturday September 27 from 10:00am until
4:00pm (last tour at 3:30) at the Hobo Railroad located on Rt. 112 in Lincoln, NH.
All Open House events this summer will take place rain or shine and will feature guided tours of the Flying Yankee’s
three cars every 30 minutes starting at 10:00am, with the last tour of the day taking place at 3:30pm. The
guided tours will provide an up-close view of the historic Art Deco-era streamliner while it’s in the midst of being
completely restored to operating condition. The newly restored trucks will also be available for viewing.
Make a weekend of it. Stay at the beautiful Comfort Inn and Suites, which is within easy walking distance of
The Flying Yankee. While you’re here, take in all the wonderful attractions that the area has to offer, including
a memorable ride on the Hobo Railroad and or an evening trip on the popular Café Lafayette Dinner Train.
Now based at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH where Phase II of the restoration is underway, the Flying Yankee
will be the one and only train of this type to ever operate again once the restoration is complete. Once operational,
the train will serve as a rolling icon for Education, Economic Development and Tourism for the State
of New Hampshire. Restoration of the Flying Yankee started in November 1997 and entered Phase II in August
2005 - it’s now more than 50% complete with a planned completion date of late 2010 – depending on funding. For more information regarding the restoration of the Flying Yankee or the series of four Open House events with guided tours, pleasecall (603) 745-FYRG [3974] or visit the Flying Yankee’s official web site at
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Yankee News
 12/28/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEEE DECEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER
11/28/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEEE NOVEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER
10/31/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEEE OCTOBER 2007 NEWSLETTER
9/26/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEEE SEPTEMBER 2007 NEWSLETTER
9/26/07 - THE FLYING YANKEE RESTORATION GROUP ANNOUNCES STAFFING CHANGES
8/28/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEE AUGUST 2007 NEWSLETTER
8/27/07 - FINAL FLYING YANKEE OPEN HOUSE FOR 2007 SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 29TH
7/30/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEE JULY 2007 NEWSLETTER
7/25/07 - FLYING YANKEE OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 4, 2007 AT THE HOBO RAILROAD IN LINCOLN, NH
6/26/07 - FRIENDS OF THE FLYING YANKEE JUNE 2007 NEWSLETTER
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Check it out... we now have Flying Yankee mouse pads available for purchase! They look just like what you see above and they're only $10.00 plus $2.50 shipping! If you're interested in purchasing one, please give us a call at (603) 745-3974 - we'll take your credit card info over the telephone, then we'll send you your brand new Flying Yankee mouse pad! They make great presents for any occasion for your rail fan.
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The Flying Yankee Restoration Group, Inc. P.O. Box 145 No. Woodstock, NH 603-745-FYRG [3974]
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