American Association of Railroaders – Current Activities

 

A crimson and cream Trailways bus on display at the Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, PA.

A crimson and cream Trailways bus on display at the Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey, PA. – See more at: http://myauctionfinds.com/2011/09/01/traveling-by-trailways-greyhound/

Long time SCHS member, Wimpy Kenner, recommends excursions sponsored by AAR, American Association of Railroaders.

Upcoming excursions:
Three River Cruise: St. Louis to Grafton
Aboard the “Spirit of Peoria” – Tuesday, September 2, 2014
AAR’s bus from the I-55 REavis Barracks Commuter Lot ( Free parking) at 8:00 am. Hot breakfast, sull lunch, afternoon snacks, unlimited beverages, live music and more en route. Through two locks and Alton Dam and Chain of Rocks Canal. Bus returns at 5:30 pm. Rare opportunity, limited capacity. $149

Chili Supper Special – Friday, September 26, 2014
Round trip by train to Washington, MO
Chili “cook off” with 30 samples, sandwich, beverage.
Includes a keepsake souvenir chili mug!
Departs Kirkwood: 4:15 pm, returns: 9:30 pm.
Fare: $75

Wurst Tour of Illinois – Saturday, October 25, 2014
Come along as we visit sausage shops and a country bakery to sample and buy their special offerings.
AAR’s historic bus departs: 4666 Lansdowne at 8:30 am. Returns: 5:00 pm. A hot noon meal is included!
Fare: $65

Fall Foliage Ferry Fest – Sunday, November 2, 2014
AAR’s historic bus departs: 4666 Lansdowne at 8:00 am, No. Co. 8:45 am.
Secenic travel: 3 ferries on 2 rivers in 2 states. Noon meal and dessert stop. Returns: No. Co. 4:45 pm, St Louis 5:30 pm.
Fare: $79

 Note that AAR’s historic bus is a Trailways bus like the one in the photo above.

American Association of Railroaders
9600 Tesson Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
636-631-3131

Tickets are non-refundable.