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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 »

Greater Goldsboro Road Run a Success

Greater Goldsboro Road Run a Success

It’s one of the oldest road races in the state and is guaranteed to be a great time! The Sunrise Kiwanis of Goldsboro hosted it’s Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run Saturday in downtown Goldsboro. Approximately 157 runners for the one-mile fun run, 5k, and 10k run.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 »

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 »

Effort To Replace Herman Park Train Gains Steam

Effort To Replace Herman Park Train Gains Steam

The effort to replace the historic Kiwanis Train in Herman Park is right on track.  Chip Craig from the Goldsboro Kiwanis Club gave an update on the fundraising endeavor at the last Goldsboro City Council meeting. He says they’re at around $30,000 of their $100,000 goal. A purchase-a-brick program allows citizens to have a loved…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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