POSSE TO ROB TRAIN

The James Gang is expected to rob the St. Louis Iron Mountain steam train in Jackson, Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14. The train departs the depot Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m.

The James Gang has been a part of the special events held at the train for over five years. This notorious bunch of "bad guys" are the Bollinger County Posse. In reality they are a search and rescue organization and are affiliated with teh county sheriff's department.

During the hour-and-a-half excursion and the two hour dinner train, the crew or passengers are taken hostage during robberies. Passengers should be on the lookout for the James Gang.

If you would like more information on the James Gang robbery and other special events at the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Co. offer, call 1-800-455-TRAIN. These events are brought to you by the Friends of Steam Railroading.