The Three Rivers Rambler and the University of Tennessee are offering football fans a shuttle train to home football games.

Knoxville, TN — Football fans ccan now ride a train to University of Tennessee football games. New for 2006, the Three Rivers Rablmer and Univeristy of Tennessee are providing a shuttle train to transport passengers from the new RV parking lot to Lake Loudon Blvd. The ride itself only last a few minutes but gives UT fans the unique ability to arrive to games via car, RV, boat, airplane and now train. No other college stadium offers their fans that opportunity.

The shuttle train is part of RAILGATES, the railroad version of tailgating. Started in 2005, companies and individuals rent railroad equipment to host tailgate parties on campus. With the construction of a new RV parking lot at the edge of campus, the idea of a shuttle train was developed. Working with the Univeristy, railroad officials worked on details to transport football fans to the games.

“After talking to the University about a shuttle train, we felt it made perfect sense with our passenger equipment and location,” said Mike Schoenberger, Director of Marketing for the Three Rivers Rambler. “With the success of last year’s RAILGATE tailgating parties, we felt a shuttle train was a great way to increase our services during football games.”

There is no charge for fans to ride the shuttle train on gameday. The University has covered the associated costs of running the train.

The shuttle trains will be loaded and unloaded on Stephenson Drive near the new soccer stadium and at Lake Loudon Blvd. On the east side of Lake Loudon, private RAILGATE parties will be held on stationary equipment including red cabooses and open air cars. Last year, the Railgates were named “Fanatical Fan Veheicle of the Week” by Tailgating.com

Each RAILGATES package includes onsite restrooms, security and staff, television, wristbands and corporate banner placement. Group sizes can range from 15-100 people and can be reserved for all home games. Additional options include catering, decorations and more. Groups who reserve a package this year have first choise next year. Reserve your RAILGATES space today by visiting www.railgates.com or calling (865) 524-9411. Individual tickets are not available for Railgates — you must be invited to gain access.

RAILGATES is manged by the Three Rivers Ramblers, which is an excursion passenger train that takes passengers on a 90 minute trip along the Tennessee River. During the fall, the excursion train departures are Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 28 & 29 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Resercations are strongly encouraged. The Oct. 28 & 29 rides are being named The Pumpking Express. Passengers will get trick or treat during the ride and take home a pumpkin. These weekends highlights the changing fall colors along the Tennessee River. Read more at www.ThreeRiversRambler.com
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This is a press release from RAILGATES/Three Rivers Rambler

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