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Grand Opening of Kiwanis Minature Train and Updated Train Station

Grand Opening of Kiwanis Minature Train and Updated Train Station

The Kiwanis Miniature Train is a Goldsboro legend. Since the Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro purchased the train for use in Herman Park in 1955, the little engine and its two cars have carried families around the track every summer. It’s a family tradition in Wayne County.  The Grand Opening of the Kiwanis Miniature Train and…read more »

New Kiwanis Train Arrives [Photo Gallery]

New Kiwanis Train Arrives [Photo Gallery]

(GDN)–It was a very happy day Saturday morning as the brand new Kiwanis Miniature Train arrived at its new home at Herman Park in Goldsboro. A very special group of strong supporters showed up early to catch the arrival of the brand new train that will take the place of the old train that left…read more »

Miniature Train Departs Goldsboro To Vermont Museum [Photo Gallery]

Miniature Train Departs Goldsboro To Vermont Museum [Photo Gallery]

(GDN) – On April 19, 2022, crews removed the legendary Kiwanis Miniature Train in Herman Park to be taken to her new home. Mansfield Heliflight, LLC of Milton, purchased the blue locomotive and plan to donate it to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. The Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro donated the train to the City of…read more »

Successful Kiwanis Fundraising Means New Herman Park Train Coming Soon

Successful Kiwanis Fundraising Means New Herman Park Train Coming Soon

(GDN) — The Kiwanis miniature train in Goldsboro’s Herman Park has delighted generations of riders.  Now, a new train and improved platform and patio are on the way.   Chip Craig from the Goldsboro Kiwanis Club gave an update on the miniature train replacement project at last week’s Goldsboro City Council meeting. He says there…read more »

Kiwanis Working To Replace Herman Park Train

Kiwanis Working To Replace Herman Park Train

There’s an effort to replace a beloved fixture at a Goldsboro park.  The Kiwanis Club of Goldsboro is looking for community support to help update the Kiwanis Miniature Train , which has been located in Herman Park since 1955.  Chip Craig with the Goldsboro Kiwanis Club explained the endeavor at the last Goldsboro City Council…read more »

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