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WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Lifestyle Editors MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4604534 BLUE RIDGE Blue Ridge, eastern range of the Appalachian Mts., extending south from S Pa. to N Ga.; highest mountains in the E United States. Mt. Mitchell, 6,684 ft (2,037 m) high, is the tallest peak. Beginning with a narrow ridge in the north, c. , Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004 Nostalgia and excitement sweep through the growing crowd. Some experience the anticipation of their first train ride. The conductor calls out "All Aboard" and visitors climb the steps of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is a short heritage railway in northern Georgia. Based in Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States it follows the former Marietta and North Georgia Railroad line along the Toccoa River north to McCaysville, Georgia, and its twin city of Copperhill, Tennessee. as the 7th season of operation begins with daily train trips from Blue Ridge, Georgia Blue Ridge is a city in Fannin County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,210 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Fannin County.GR6 Geography Blue Ridge is located at (34. to Copperhill, Tennessee Copperhill is a city in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 511 at the 2000 census. Geography Copperhill is located at (34.992108, -84.374254)GR1. during Spring Break, April 2 - 10. New this year are "Half Price Mondays" for groups of 15 or more or for individuals with a coupon from the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Marietta Daily Journal. "This is a relaxing, old-fashioned train ride along the Toccoa River, through the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue Ridge also Blue Ridge Mountains A range of the Appalachian Mountains extending from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia. It rises to 2,038.6 m (6,684 ft) at Mount Mitchell in the Black Mountains of western North Carolina. of Georgia," Wilds Pierce, president of the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, said. "The scenery is especially beautiful in April and we encourage parents with school aged children to take their first train ride during Spring Break." The 3.5 hour, 26 mile round trip train ride begins at the historic depot in quaint quaint adj. quaint·er, quaint·est 1. Charmingly odd, especially in an old-fashioned way: "Sarah Orne Jewett . . . downtown Blue Ridge, GA, then winds through the mountains and along the river to the charming sister towns of McCaysville and Copperhill. During a leisurely layover lay·o·ver n. A short stop or break in a journey, usually imposed by scheduling requirements. Noun 1. layover - a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends" stopover, stop , visitors have plenty of time to take a stroll in the fresh mountain air, shop for unique crafts and antiques, snack on ice cream, or eat lunch overlooking the river. "The train ride offers beautiful vistas as the mountain sides begin to bloom and the Toccoa River, dotted with fly fishermen one who fishes using natural or artificial flies as bait, especially one who fishes exclusively in that manner. - Walton. See also: Fly , sparkles in the sunlight," Pierce said. Passengers take a trip back in time on vintage climate controlled rail cars. For the more adventuresome, open air cars allow riders to enjoy the fresh air and cool mountain breeze as the train gently rolls along the tracks. The 2004 season opens with a "Springtime in the Mountains" celebration April 2-10, when the train will run daily at 11 a.m., except on Sunday when it departs at 1 p.m.. Springtime ticket prices are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors (65+), and $11 for children ages 2-12 through May. Tickets are half price for groups of fifteen or more and for individuals with special coupons on Mondays through May 24. Children under 2 are free if they sit on a parent's lap. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway will be closed Easter Sunday and begin its regular spring schedule running Friday, Saturday and Monday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. from April 12 to June 7. The train runs through the end of the year and features daily rides during the summer months as well as Fall Foliage and Christmas Express trains in October and December. Rates and schedules can be found on the website. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway is straight up I-575 in Blue Ridge, GA and welcomes groups and tours. For more information or to order tickets online, visit www.brscenic.com/bw or call 1-800-934-1898. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4604534 |
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