The Bulletin’s Fall Foliage Train Excursion Saturday October 10, 2015

Information Sheet Experience the beauty of New England Fall foliage from the unique perspective of a vintage train car. The Bulletin and our sponsors are excited to bring to you this rare opportunity to ride the rails through the picturesque villages and towns of Eastern Connecticut. Parking:

• Free parking is available at the Bulletin office and the Viaduct Lot off of Route 12-2. If you park in the Viaduct Lot you must cross the tracks to The Bulletin before 9:00 a.m. (See map on page 3)

Location: • The Bulletin 10 Railroad Place, Norwich

Boarding:

• 9:15 a.m.: Begin boarding the train at The Bulletin, 10 Railroad Place, Norwich (the former Norwich Train Station.) Passengers must be on the train by 9:45 a.m.**

• 10:00 a.m. Train departs Norwich and heads north along the scenic Shetucket

River through Windham County to Putnam.

• 11:15 a.m. Arrival in Downtown Putnam. Here, passengers can get off and explore the shops and restaurants in Putnam or remain on the train for an extended ride north to Oxford, Mass., and back. Return back to Putnam at 2:00 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m. begin boarding the train in Putnam.

Passengers must be on the train by 3:15 p.m.

• 3:30 p.m. Train departs Putnam back to Norwich.

• 4:45 p.m. Arrival back to Norwich Tickets are available at The Bulletin office (Monday-Friday, 8a.m.-4p.m), or call the Bulletin marketing department, at (860) 425-4310. The attached mail-in form is for COACH SEATS ONLY. Fares: Observation/Club cars: $80 Dining car: $65 Coach: $55 Child (Under 12, Coach only): $35 All other cars are full price All tickets must be picked up at the Bulletin office or held on “will call” the day of the event. All tickets on “will call” must be prepaid. FYI The Dining Car offers lunch fare including hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, snacks and beverages. All passengers have access to the lunch counter, but seating in the dining car is by ticket only. Passengers are welcome to pack their own lunch, as well. For those getting off the train in Putnam, the website discoverputnam.com has a comprehensive list of dining, shopping and recreation options. An informational brochure, including a description of key sites along the trip, will be distributed prior to boarding the train October 10.

Fall is a beautiful time of year, but we do live in New England so please remember to wear/pack outerwear and footwear appropriate for the season. For more information, go to our Facebook page, facebook.com/bulletintrainride The Bulletin’s Fall Foliage Train Excursion will run rain or shine. All sales are final and tickets are nonrefundable. No alcoholic beverages or smoking aboard the train. The Bulletin and its sponsors are not responsible for any lost/stolen items. **If you require special boarding accommodations, please contact Michele Marquis, The Bulletin consumer marketing director, at (860) 425-4322 or mmarquis@norwichbulletin.com at the time you order tickets. Directions to The Bulletin: From the south, follow I-395 N to CT-82 E/Salem Tpke in Norwich. Take exit 80 from I-395 N. Continue on CT-82E. Drive to Main St. Turn right onto CT-82 E/Salem Tpke. Turn right onto water St. Continue onto Chelsea Harbor Dr. Continue onto Courthouse square. Continue onto Main St. Take right onto Railroad place (directly across from the large Chelsea Groton Bank, downtown location) From the North, follow I-395 S to Taftville-Occum Rd. in Norwich. Take exit 83. Take Norwich Ave. to N. Main St. Merge onto Taftville-Occum Rd. Continue on Norwich Ave, Continue onto Boswell Ave. Slight left onto N. Main St. Take right onto Railroad Place (directly across from large Chelsea Groton Bank, downtown location)

Mail your ticket order for the ‘TRAIN EXCURSION & FALL FOLIAGE TOUR’ to: The Bulletin 10 Railroad Place Norwich, CT 06360 Make checks payable to: The Bulletin Telephone orders accepted with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover at 860-425-4339.

Tickets are first come, first serve. Non-Coach seats will be sold in person or over the

phone. Mail-in orders are for coach seating only.

Name: ____________________________________________ Additional Passenger Names (required): __________________________ ______________________ __________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: State: ZIP: _____________________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Email: _____________________________

FARES QTY

Observation/Club Cars: $80______

Dining Car $65 _____

Coach: $55 _____

Child (under 12, Coach only) $35_____

TOTAL .................................$_______________ MAIL-IN ORDERS ARE FOR COACH SEATING ONLY. ALL OTHER OPTIONS MUST BE PURCHASED IN PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE, ARE LIMITED AND FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. Payment information: (check one) Check enclosed____ Please charge my credit card:___

Circle one: Master Card Visa Discover AMEX Card Number : ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Card Expiration Date: ___ ___ / ___ ___ Signature: ______________________Card Security Code: ___ ___ ___ (on back of card) Credit card billing address if different from above: ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ZIP: ___________________