IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NRHS NATIONAL CONVENTION

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Minneapolis, MN –May 18, 2009



The Steam on the Range 2009 NRHS National Convention Committee announced 
today that operators of the former SP 4449 steam locomotive have withdrawn 
their agreement to use the engine during the August convention.  The 4449 
group reluctantly withdrew their earlier agreement when the sponsors of 
TrainFestival 2009 in Owosso, Michigan suddenly notified NRHS that a five 
figure user fee was to be paid to the Michigan group, in addition to the 
fees NRHS had already agreed to with the 4449 organization.



Neither NRHS or the 4449 group was aware that the Michigan group had what 
they claimed was a proprietary agreement in controlling use of the 
locomotive during its four month journey to the Midwest.  The 4449 
organization, in order to preserve their arrangement with the Michigan 
group decided to withdraw from participation in the NRHS convention.



Convention Chairman John Goodman said: “We regret very much the loss of 
what would have been a fine last minute addition to our convention.  “Our 
original plan still features ex SooLine Pacific steam locomotive 2719.” 
The Steam on the Range 2009 convention activities as published and mailed 
to NRHS members in mid April have not changed.   Sales continue, with some 
events nearly sold out.



For more information please visit: http://steamontherange2009.com/

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