More Pokey Pete: Do You Have Photos to Share?

Li'TL Pokey in the 2005 Nordic Fest parade 

True to the loving way they've been caring for the Pokey Pete legacy for many years, the following news release comes from the Decorah Lions: 

The Decorah Lions are working on preserving the legacy of the Pokey Pete train ride.

The old train engine is in need of updating, as well as the train cars.

A replacement tractor has been donated to the Lions, and the process to have appearance modifications made  have begun.

Along with improvements to the train, the Lions are interested in making other changes to enhance the Pokey Pete experience for children, parents and grandparents.

One hope is to be able to collect photos of Pokey Pete and the many happy riders through the years, and assemble a photographic timeline, to be displayed at the Lions’ Nordic Fest booth.

The Lions are appealing to the public, asking for such photos to be submitted to the Lions (understanding that they may be used as part of this display). The Decorah Lions will make copies of the photos and originals will be returned to the person submitting them.

Photos can be submitted to any Decorah Lions Club member, dropped off at the Hawkeye Stages office or emailed to steve at hawkeye stages dot com.