BTO Club 33rd Anniversary Celebration
Boston, Massachusetts - July 26-30, 2011
Boston, first incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822, is one of America’s oldest cities, with a rich
economic and social history. What began as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a center for
social and political change. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England.
As the region’s hub, Boston is home to nearly 590,000 residents, many institutions of higher education, some
of the world’s finest hospitals, and numerous cultural and professional sports organizations. Millions of people
visit Boston to take in its historic neighborhoods, attend cultural or sporting events, and conduct business. And
in 2011, the BTOC will celebrate 33 years of Havin’ Fun Runnin’ Trains in “bean town”.
Ridin’ the ... "T"
As a big part of the 2011 convention, the BTOC will ride the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
(MBTA) to most of the planned events. In terms of daily ridership, the T remains the nation’s 5th largest mass
transit system. It serves a population of over 4.5 million in 175 cities and towns. To carry out its mission it maintains
183 bus routes, 3 rapid transit lines, 5 streetcar (Central Subway/Green Line) routes, 4 trackless trolley lines and
13 commuter rail routes.
A visit to USA Trains
Spend a day at USA Trains with Charlie Ro. Tour the Malden, Massachusetts manufacturing
plant with three storeys and over 50,000 square feet of production area. Until 1995, when
some manufacturing was moved offshore, all USA Trains were manufactured at this location which also serves as the
store. Lunch will be included in the tour as well as a clinic and convention specials will be available in “America’s
Largest Train Store” for attendees only.
The Marriott Residence Inn- Woburn
The hotel, close to the Anderson Transportation Center of the MBTA, offers 149 well appointed suites
and 680 square feet of meeting space. Residence Inn by Marriott Woburn also offers guests an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center to relax. All suites feature a fully
equipped kitchen and a separate sleeping area. Regular guest room amenities include: refrigerator, microwave &
coffee maker, complementary high-speed Internet access and Cable TV, CNN, ESPN and pay-per-view movies.
Complimentary breakfast and on-site parking.
Special rate for BTOC convention attendees is $109 per night (2-bedroom suites available for $159 per night).
Contact the hotel directly at 1-781-376-4000 for reservations and mention the BTOC for this special rate.
Boston Duck Tour
You’ve never toured Boston in anything that comes close to Boston Duck Tours! The fun begins as
soon as you board your “DUCK”, and are greeted by one of their legendary
tour ConDUCKtors, who’ll be narrating your tour. Then you’re off on a journey like you’ve never had before.
You’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of
firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the Fleet Center, Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big
Dig, Government Center to fashionable Newbury Street, Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. And,
as the best of Boston unfolds before your eyes, your ConDUCKtor will be giving you lots of little known facts
and insights about our unique and wonderful city.
And just when you think you’ve seen it all, there’s more. It’s time for “Splashdown” as your ConDUCKtor splashes
your DUCK right into the Charles River for a breathtaking view of the Boston and Cambridge skylines, the kind
of view you just won’t get anywhere else.
The Boston Museum of Science
The Museum of Science (MoS) is a Boston, Massachusetts landmark, located in Science
Park, a plot of land spanning the Charles River.
Along with over 500 interactive exhibits,
the Museum features a
number of live presentations throughout the building everyday, along with shows at the Charles Hayden Planetarium and the Mugar
Omni IMAX theater, the only domed IMAX screen in New England. The Museum is also an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
(AZA) and is home to over 100 animals, many of which have been rescued and rehabilitated from various dangerous
situations. Great fun for the entire family!
Samuel Adams Brewery Tour
Samuel Adams beer is produced by the Boston Beer Company brewing company, founded in 1984 by Jim
Koch, Harry M. Rubin, and Lorenzo Lamadrid in Boston, Massachusetts.
The beers were originally contract brewed by the Pittsburgh Brewing Company and others, though today,
over 95% of its beer is brewed in its own breweries located in Boston, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. The brand
name of Samuel Adams was chosen in honor of Samuel
Adams, an American patriot famous for his role in the American Revolution, who, according to tradition, was
also a brewer. It is the largest American-owned brewery.
Waushakum Live Steamers
It's an old and often over used cliché to say we've saved the best for last but we may have done just that! Saturday morning we'll get on a bus and head to Holliston, MA, for hours of fun with the
Waushakum Live
Steamers. They will he opening up the place just for us so each registration fee will include a $15 donation to their club. Register early this trip is limited to the first 52 who sign up for it. There will be raffles on location for a chance to win and be the engineer on a live steamer! This should be a very special event for train enthusiasts of all ages.
PLUS...
• A “Boston Pub” dinner
• Tour of Fenway Park—home of the Boston Red Sox
• Plenty of free time to visit historic Boston via the T
• Special Convention Maintenance Train Set
• Clinics
• Special activities for the kids
• Raffle drawings
• Door prizes
• Farewell New England banquet
And much more...
Mark your calendar for July 26-30, 2011 and plan to attend!
IMPORTANT!
The special rate for BTOC convention attendees is $109 per night for a studio or 1-bedroom suite. Family friendly, 2-bedroom suites are available for $159 per night. Contact the hotel directly at 1-781-376-4000 or toll free at 1-888-236-2427 for reservations.
Mention the BTOC to receive these special rates.
Book
early - rooms are limited - Convention Rates good until 5/25.
The Marriott Residence Inn in Woburn, MA (the convention hotel) offers an indoor pool,
whirlpool and fitness center. All suites feature a fully equipped kitchen and a separate sleeping area. Regular guest room amenities include: refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker, complementary high-speed Internet access and Cable TV, CNN, ESPN and pay-per-view movies. Complimentary breakfast and on-site parking. Only 1 1/2 blocks to Anderson Transportation Center with shuttle service available.
PLEASE NOTE: Other than available bus transportation to USA Trains and Waushakum Live Steamers, all scheduled events will be hosted by a tour captain and accessed via the MBTA which is handicap accessible. Schedules will be in the goody bags each registrant will receive as well as “T - TOURS” information and directions for visiting other attractions in historic Boston. Your T pass is good for seven days from date of first use, and includes unlimited travel on the T. You may choose to drive to the different events, but be aware that parking in downtown Boston can be expensive and is very limited.
Watch and listen to the story of Charlie on the MTA...
I'm not going to touch the train, I'm gonna touch the controls! - Tigger: The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988)
