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The first official freight train of the Southern
Central Railroad pulled into Newark Valley on March 8, 1870.
Passenger service started within one month. Thus began over 100
years of service to the communities lying on the east branch of
the Owego Creek. |
| For a Printable Schedule: Depot Schedule, or the two page brochure Page 1, Page 2 |
| DEPOT FRIDAY NIGHTS - SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS Admission - Free Depot opens at 6 pm, Event starts at 7 pm Refreshments Available |
July 30 Tom Quigley and Grassanova Solid traditional bluegrass as well as popular songs done in a bluegrass/newgrass style, along with a bit of swing, blues and early jazz. Aug. 6 Absolutely Reptacular 7pm at the NV Train Depot; Prof. Rob Felt & Christina Costa present an opportunity to learn about and even hold live reptiles! Aug. 13 The Ithaca Dixieland Band The Dixiekats play a variety of Dixieland music: tunes made famous by Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, King Oliver and more. www.ithacadixieland.com Aug. 20 Alice Detrick plays and sings classic country, current hits, old favorites, inspirational, and good old country yodeling. There is something to please everyone. Aug. 27 Hot on the Trail of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, Cornell's Living Bird magazine editor Tim Gallagher, author of The Grail Bird, tells of the 2005 rediscovery of this rare bird, once believed extinct in the U.S. Sept. 3 Cobblestone Crossing Performs music of the Kingston Trio; Peter, Paul & Mary; John Denver; Woody Guthrie; and a touch of bluegrass and country. www.cobblestone-crossing.com Sept. 10 James Eggleston “UFO’s of the Modern Era,” from 1940's to now; Roswell to NYS; view stars/ star charts. Sept. 17 The Accords Gene Perry & Frank Korosec perform a mixture of Polish and Italian music. |