BNSF News
2010 BNSF Special Schedules Travels through 13 Cities, Six States
2010-04-19
The 2010 BNSF Special, scheduled to leave Topeka, Kan., on May 30, will travel more than 5,600 miles and visit 13 cities in six states in 20 days.
Tickets will be available April 21 at the Central Ticket Office, 800-462-7979. In addition to stopping in Topeka, the Special will visit cities in Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi.
What is the BNSF Special?
The BNSF Special is an annual event that features a unique passenger train. The Special travels portions of the BNSF network and gives employees and up to three family members an opportunity to ride the rails.
- The BNSF Special is made up of 14 "vintage" passenger cars.
- Snacks and beverages are served during the train ride.
- Youngsters learn about Operation Lifesaver.
- BNSF Store items are available for purchase during the trip.
- Cameras are welcome!
BNSF will also host the Boys & Girls Club and other selected non-profit organizations throughout the six-state tour.
What's the schedule?
Most events will be held at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on the dates listed below. Some events will be dedicated to the Boys & Girls Club or other local non-profit organizations.
- Sunday and Monday, May 30-31: Topeka, Kan.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1-2: Kansas City, Mo.
- Thursday, June 3: Fort Scott, Kan.
- Friday, June 4, and Sunday, June 6: Tulsa, Okla.
- Monday and Tuesday, June 7-8: Springfield, Mo.
- Wednesday, June 9: Thayer, Mo.
- Thursday and Friday, June 10-11: Memphis, Tenn.
- Sunday, June 13: Birmingham, Ala.
- Monday, June 14: Amory, Miss.
- Tuesday, June 15: Chaffee, Mo.
- Wednesday, June 16: St. Louis, Mo.
- Thursday, June 17: West Quincy, Mo.
- Friday, June 18: Brookfield, Mo.
BNSF Headquarters
BNSF Railway Company2650 Lou Menk Dr. 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 961057
Fort Worth, TX 76161-0057
Phone: (817) 352-1000
For more information on the company and its transportation solutions, visit the BNSF Web site at www.bnsf.com
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