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Catch a Train, Catch a Roll

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Catch a Train, Catch a Roll

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🚂🍽️ This is a Destination & Dining Event Day Trip!
Labor Day Weekend Adventure — Saturday, August 30
If you’re not doing anything for the holiday, pack up your car with friends from the group—or just friends—and come along for an unforgettable day of trains, food, fun, and laughter.
The more the merrier—so invite a buddy and make a day of it!

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### 🛤️ PART 1: The Destination – Iron Mountain Railway & Cafe

We’re starting the day with a blast from the past!
Climb aboard a vintage railcar over 100 years old for a 2-hour scenic train excursion, featuring:

  • A 5-mile ride down the track
  • An entertaining reenactment of a Jesse James train robbery (no Oscar-winning performances here, fellas—but it’s all in good fun!)
  • Lively narration, old-timey mischief, and photo ops galore

It’s like stepping into your own Western movie—fun, playful, and full of surprises. By the end, you’ll be laughing, snapping photos, and more than ready for a good meal!

> 🚨 IMPORTANT: We must arrive at Iron Mountain Railway by 12:15 PM to ensure you get a ticket for the 1:00 PM train ride. DON’T BE LATE!

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### 🍞 PART 2: The Dining – Lambert’s Cafe, Sikeston

After the train ride, we’ll head 34 miles south to Lambert’s Cafe, the legendary Home of the Throwed Rolls—where the bread flies and the portions are huge!
But it’s not just about the rolls…
They serve damn good homestyle meals too—think:

  • Country fried chicken
  • Tender steaks
  • Meatloaf
  • Crispy catfish
  • Pork steak
  • Chicken pot pies

…and of course, all the classic sides and pass-arounds you can handle.
And let’s be clear:
We’ve already talked with Lambert’s staff and management. The environment is LGBTQ-friendly—in fact, the hostess told us that some of the waiters are LGBTQ themselves, and she joked, “Some of those guys do their nails better than I do!” 💅🤣
We’re a large group, but the expected wait time is only about 30 minutes, and sometimes even faster.

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### 📌 Important Details:

  1. 💵 The train ride costs $20 and lasts 2 hours.
  2. 🚂 No prepayment required—you’ll pay when we arrive at Iron Mountain.
  3. 🕘 It’s an all-day Saturday affair, but totally worth the trip.
  4. 🎯 RSVP now so we can plan accordingly—it’s Labor Day weekend!

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Let’s see if this generates enough interest to make it happen—because it’s the perfect way to wrap up your summer!
You won’t be sorry. RSVP today! 🎉

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