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April 20, 2005

Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal

The Galveston Island Railroad Museum and Terminal located in the former Santa Fe Union Station at 123 Rosenberg Avenue near 25th & Strand will host its annual Golden Lantern fundraising gala on Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.

The gala will be held at the museum, and funds raised will assist the museum in its efforts to preserve the history of railroading and passenger rail service.  

Anchorman Dave Ward of Houston's ABC affiliate television station, Channel 13, will serve as master of ceremonies and railroad author James Porterfield, who wrote the books Dining by Rail and From the Dining Car will be the keynote speaker.  The history of the Santa Fe Railroad in Galveston will be highlighted during the evening's festivities.

For ticket information, contact Ralph Stenzel at the museum at 409-765-5700.  For additional information, call 409-765-5700 or visit www.galvestonrrmuseum.com.

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