Patriotic Train Celebrates 250 Years | Montpelier News

A patriotic locomotive, painted in red, white, and blue with the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Bell, rolls through the Champlain Valley—numbered 1776 to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. More than just a showpiece, it’s hauling dinner trains and switching duties in Burlington, drawing crowds who snap photos as it passes. The Vermont Rail System, a family-owned heritage business, turned rail history into a celebration, inviting passengers to pose with the engine before boarding for scenic three-hour rides every weekend (and soon Fridays) through early September. It’s a charming, rolling tribute that’s turning heads and sparking pride across the valley. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77d9ddb7fd6e4503