Fwd: November in Mullens

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Maybe you have enjoyed April in Paris but have you enjoyed November 
in Mullens before?

 From November 3 through 5, 2006, the completion of the first 59 
miles of Deepwater trackage to Mullens on November 4, 1906, will be 
celebrated! Our own Jack Feller of Mullens is leading the organizers 
and sponsors of the event; the City of Mullens, Mullens Chamber of 
Commerce, Rural Appalachian League (RAIL) and the Virginian 
Brotherhood of Railfans of Mullens in the planning of the "Centennial 
Celebration 1906 to 2006."  The base for the event will be at the 
beautiful Twin Falls State Park, just north of Mullens.

The preliminary plans are subject to change, Jack says, but 
nonetheless they give us an idea of what to expect.
*  Friday:  A half day walking tour of historic Mullens downtown. The 
307 caboose museum will be open and it is hoped for the electric 
motor barn to be open.
*  Friday evening: Program presented "H.H.Rogers Builds the Deepwater Railway."
*  Saturday: A full day bus tour along the Deepwater with stops along 
the way. Guide on the bus. Lunch in the Beckley area.
*  Saturday alternate activity offered for retired employees:  Picnic 
in Mullens.
*  Saturday evening: Dinner Theater!  An original play with the 
building of the Deepwater as the central theme!
*  Sunday: Half day car caravan tour along the Winding Gulf line with 
guides. Tour will end in Beckley.

Fees are not determined yet, but Jack says they will be reasonable. 
More news will be announced soon. But for now, mark your calendars!

The contact is Jack Feller, Box 295, Mullens, WV. 25882 before Oct. 
28, 2006.  Fax number is 304-294-4004.

Attendees must make their own room reservations. The Twin Falls State 
Park is holding only 18 rooms @$53.00 per night until October 3, 
2006. Call 1-800-call-wva for room reservations!  Say, "Twin Falls 
Park," advise "Virginian Rail Fan."

Aubrey Wiley