This Saturday September 12, 2009 at Landover Division where it's usually held at. Luckily I don't have to work that day so I'll be there all day.
I Never been to a Bus rodeo I know its an awsome event to attend. I'll be there
Will they let the public in?
Quote from: Antozilla on September 10, 2009, 08:51:44 AM
Will they let the public in?
As always of course! Everyone's welcome!
I'll be there. What time is it going to be?
Quote from: OrionFlyer on September 10, 2009, 10:32:19 AM
I'll be there. What time is it going to be?
Last year, I got there late morning. it probably started earlier but not sure. And guys, they have shuttles at Landover and New Carrollton Stations if anyone needs a ride there.
FYI: The rail rodeo was NOT open to the public this year.
Quote from: WMATAGMOAGH on September 10, 2009, 10:41:47 AM
FYI: The rail rodeo was NOT open to the public this year.
I know I heard it wasn't. Sucks because I've never been to one. I'm pretty sure the bus roadeo is though. They have signs outside Landover right now saying 'Welcome WMATA Roadeo September 12, 2009". Wonder what they do at rail roadeos?
They have various competitions, I went once. Mechanics have to find a defect on a train and fix it as quickly as possible. Operators have skills contests that involve announcements, handling a report of smoke on the train, and stopping the train as close to a cone placed on the tracks without hitting the cone. However, since the rodeo is in the yard, the trains never go more than 15 MPH during competition.
Signs outside the depot might be for the invited guests, not the public. It can't hurt trying to call Metro and finding out if it is open to the public that way.
Quote from: LandoverDivision on September 10, 2009, 08:26:11 AM
This Saturday September 12, 2009 at Landover Division where it's usually held at. Luckily I don't have to work that day so I'll be there all day.
Argh - that lack of notice again...
Ah well, can't make it this year, lol. Maybe next time. Have fun!
Quote from: LandoverDivision on September 10, 2009, 09:23:57 AM
Quote from: Antozilla on September 10, 2009, 08:51:44 AM
Will they let the public in?
As always of course! Everyone's welcome!
Are you sure? I might able to actually make it this year if it is...
Oh yea im gonna be there but it will be to much to get there since the F12 wont run
Quote from: Scrabbleship on September 10, 2009, 04:44:56 PM
Quote from: LandoverDivision on September 10, 2009, 09:23:57 AM
Quote from: Antozilla on September 10, 2009, 08:51:44 AM
Will they let the public in?
As always of course! Everyone's welcome!
Are you sure? I might able to actually make it this year if it is...
Yes I'm very sure.
And Jereme, I just said they have shuttles from new Carrollton and Landover Stations.
You can also walk from New Carrollton...
Roadeo starts at 8:00am SHARP! Be there!
Wow I'd better leave early and take the train is it free?
Quote from: annex4421 on September 11, 2009, 11:11:12 PM
Wow I'd better leave early and take the train is it free?
Yup. Was told by a C22 bus driver (who by the way was driving crused Flx-B 9364) that it starts at 8:00am.
Quote from: LandoverDivision on September 11, 2009, 11:08:03 PM
Roadeo starts at 8:00am SHARP! Be there!
When does it wrap up by? I'd have woken up earlier than my usual earlier time had I checked this board last night.
Oh yeah for anyone going to the Roadeo, look for somebody holding a red camera with a black jacket on that has orange wings on it. That's me.
How Long is the Rodeo going to be?
Quote from: annex4421 on September 12, 2009, 08:32:25 AM
How Long is the Rodeo going to be?
Noone knows. I think it ends at 5 or 6.
Quote from: annex4421 on September 12, 2009, 08:36:39 AM
Hopefully around 10 or 11 I have to wait to get my Pass for next week.
Oh ok. Speaking of which I need to go ahead and get mines. Anyways, I think they might have the 62LFA on display or another 42LFA like last year.