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El Dorado Western Railroad rides frequently sell out as volunteers expand operations
Summary
Commissioners and staff praised volunteers and reported that weekend rides are often sold out (staff cited roughly 150 passengers per Saturday); the railroad program adjusted summer schedules to avoid heat and plans themed fall events including a pumpkin-patch train and on-board activities featuring an entertainer known as 'Hobo Charlie.'
Commissioners and the library director described strong weekend demand for the El Dorado Western Railroad. Committee member (S4) said recent weekends have filled quickly: "Last Saturday, we were sold out. Tomorrow, we're sold out." Volunteers and staff credited strong public interest and an improving telephone-ticketing operation.
To respond to heat and demand, staff moved the summer runs earlier (9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon) and said typical Saturday capacity is about 150 people; they also described planned fall theme days — a train-based clue hunt in September and multiple October pumpkin-patch Saturdays — and said volunteer capacity will determine how many additional runs or events the program can support.
