We want to make sure your birthday part at the N.C. Transportation Museum is a safe and memorable experience, so please be sure to read through the information below. |
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RULES & REGULATIONS |
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The cost for rental is $75 for some museum membership levels and $100 for non-members. |
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Two week reservation notice required. Full reservation fee due two weeks before party. |
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The museum requires a 48 hour cancellation notice. To give notice of cancellation or to reschedule your party, please call 704-636-2889 ext. 232 at least 48 hours before your party. |
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Two cabooses are available for rental most Saturdays, January through November, with some black out dates for special events. |
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Reservations are available from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 pm. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. and include a train ride around the property. |
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Check your party in at Barber Junction Visitor Center. |
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Please bring only prepared food; coolers are welcome on board. |
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Pizza may be delivered to the site for the party. |
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Keep in mind, there is no air conditioning or heating on the caboose. Please dress appropriately. |
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Decorations are welcome, but please be considerate of the environment and refrain from bringing confetti. |
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Parents are responsible for cleaning the caboose and disposing of all trash. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. |
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SAFETY RULES |
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The train crew and museum staff are trained in safety on the rails. Please follow all safety instructions. |
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Only 15 persons (of any age) are allowed on the caboose due to Federal Railroad Administration regulations. |
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Safety instructions will be given and must be followed at all times. |
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Everyone should be seated while the train is in motion. |
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The train crew will assign a door on the caboose for usage; please only exit and enter from that door. |
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No one is permitted to stand over the yellow line on the station platform or between the rails. |
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