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What Was That? A Train?

 

By Jack Fichter

COLD SPRING- A sound that hasn’t been heard in two years, a toot of a diesel horn and the roar of a locomotive surprised residents Thursday afternoon and night as trains rolled on Cape May Seashore Line.
A long freight train of empty container cars rolled through Rio Grande and stopped just before Route 109 in Lower Township.
Cape May Seashore Lines President Tony Macrie said the purpose of the trains was to clean rust off the rails in preparation for train service.
A wine train using a 1947-vintage former New York Central tavern-lounge car (now configured as a cafe car) will journey from Cape May Station to Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery where passengers will learn the many interesting facets of wine.
The train will run Monday Oct. 12 and Tuesday Oct. 13 with a first trip at noon.
Rio Station Restaurant proprietor Ric Rutherford will lead the guests in an educational wine conversation and tasting-session on board the historic cafe car. Upon arrival at Hawk Haven, Todd Wuerker, proprietor, will escort guests through the vineyard to the mahogany tasting room while personally explaining and offering seven wines for tasting. A gourmet Napa-style boxed lunch will be served along with the wine tasting. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required. You must be 21 or older to attend this event.
Fare is $45 and reservations are available at http://capemayseashorelines.tix.com/

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