• August 21 & 22 - Dinner in the Diner - "Murder on the Petulant Express" (see below)
• September 4 - Car Show
• September 30; October 1, 2, & 3 - Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society Convention (see below)
• December 11 - Dinner in the Diner Christmas Party

August 21 & 22  *  "MURDER ON THE PETULANT EXPRESS"

A Murder Mystery Dinner

Saturday August 21, 2010 6 PM Hors d'oeuvres Garden Salad Roast Prime Rib of Beef Parsley Buttered Redskin Potatoes Vegetable Medley Pineapple Torte Complete Dinner Mystery Package: $50.00

Sunday August 22, 2010 1 PM Assorted Cheese and Fruit Tray Garden Salad Open-face Prime Rib Sandwich Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes Steamed Vegetables Apple Crisp Complete Luncheon Mystery Package: $45.00

A murder has occurred on the Petulant Express in the late 1930's. Enjoy your meal in our authentic dining car and then move into the first dome car built in the United States to further investigate the crime scene. You may be the one to solve the crime. Come and develop your investigative skills while you question suspects and explore clues. Prizes awarded to the top investigative team and for the best 1930's period costume.

Reservations and inquiries to:
Ruth at 419-483-6235
Due to historic nature of the equipment used, this is not a handicap-accessible event.

To download a Dinner flyer, please click here.

Nickel Plate Road Historical & Technical Society 2010 Convention
September 30, October 1, 2 and 3

September 30, October 1, 2 and 3 of 2010 are approaching and that means time to prepare for the 2010 NKPHTS convention in Bellevue, Ohio!

This year promises to be four days of events for everyone with some very special Ladies Events as well. Plans are for an all-inclusive registration with some meals served first-class style in the dining car, to a guided night photo session with period-dressed actors for real-life NKP scenes, a pizza/pasta buffet and hospitality party. Be sure to make this one, there may be some surprises you aren't expecting, plus Doyle McCormack will be the featured speaker to give us the latest on project NKP 190. Make your plans now. Further information will be available at the NKPHTS website here.

For your convenience here are several hotels in the area close to the museum convention site. Mention that you are attending the NKPHTS convention at the Mad River Railroad Museum to get the rates we have arranged.

1. Bellevue Hotel and Suites 1120 East Main Street Bellevue, Ohio 44811 419-483-5740	Thur., Fri., Sun. $55 plus 12.75% tax; Sat. $65 plus 12.75% tax YOU MUST CALL DIRECTLY TO THE MOTEL FOR RESERVATIONS
2. Red Roof Inn 1363 W. McPherson Highway Clyde, Ohio 43410 419-547-6660	All nights: $44.96 plus 10% Two room Suite $0 extra per night YOU MUST CALL DIRECTLY TO THE MOTEL FOR RESERVATIONS
3. The Victorian Tudor Inn B&B 408 West Main Street Bellevue, Ohio 44811 419-483-1949 http://www.victoriantudor.com	Call the Inn for details and room availability.

Registration Form and Convention Event Schedule

• Click here to download a Convention Registration Form (PDF File).
• Click here to download a Convention Schedule of Events (PDF File).