Cigars and Scotch on the Rails Aids Carousel

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Carousel at Pottstown

The Carousel at Pottstown will hold a "Cigars and Scotch on the Rails" fundraiser on Saturday, July 16.

Ticket-holders will ride the rails from Boyertown to Pottstown and back on the historic Colebrookdale Railroad, the hidden and historic eight-mile rail line 5that winds through the "hidden valley."

Sponsored by Goose's Montecristo Cigars in Limerick and Cole's Tobacco in Pottstown, the Cigar and Scotch fundraiser includes a round-trip ticket on the railroad and a tour of the Carousel at Pottstown.

There are two ticket levels."Sinners" will receive a rail ticket and two cigars and two glasses of scotch, along with light refreshment for $70.

"Saints" oay $35 and will receive a rail ticket and can purchase wine.

Non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks are included.

The Carousel at Pottstown, located between King and High streets at the western gateway to Pottstown, is a facility that will soon open and feature a carousel mechanism built in 1905 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and with animals hand-carved by Ed Roth, who makes animals for Disney Carousels.

It will host events and parties as well as carousel rides.

Tickets are available at Goose's Montecristo Loungh of Limerick, at Cole's Tobacco on High Street in Pottstown or on line at www.pottstowncarousel.org/