The Boothbay Railway Village children’s book titled, "Reginald The Railway Rat," was released just before Christmas last year and is still a popular item for gift giving. The story by Paige Pendleton follows Reggie through one day at the Museum including visits with lots of animal friends including popular Museum resident goats, Coal & Tender. The 28-page, oversized story book measures 9 ¾ X 12 ¾ inches and features both watercolor and pen & ink drawings by Thomas Block.

Meet both Author Paige Pendleton and Illustrator Thomas Block at a special "Reginald The Railway Rat" book signing this Sunday, Dec.11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. inside the Museum Store. The book is available exclusively through the Boothbay Railway Village. The retail price of the book is $13.95.

The book signing is coinciding with one of the days of the Museum’s annual North Pole Express. Tickets are still available if you’d like to also go for a steam train ride to meet Santa during your visit. Departures will be at 11:00, 11:45, 12:30, 1:15, 2:00 and 2:45.

The book will also be available for sale on the other North Pole Express event days 12/10, 12/17 and 12/18 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Museum Store. North Pole Express Tickets are available in advance through www.railwayvillage.org or at the door. Standard tickets are $15, First Class $20 for attendees three years and older. Museum members receive a $4 discount per ticket only on Standard tickets, sorry no discounts on First Class.
The Museum can also accept telephone orders for "Reginald The Railway Rat" with a credit card by calling 207-633-4727. Shipping is a small additional charge based on the number of copies sent to an address.

Proceeds from sale of "Reginald the Railway Rat" and from North Pole Express support the Museum, which is a not-for-profit organization. For more information call the Museum at 207-633-4727. The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay.