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| The Blue Suede Express |
Parkes has been staging the Elvis Festival for the past 26 years. The theme of this year's festival is the ’68 Comeback Special, in celebration of 50 years since the King appeared on television in a special unplugged performance that helped re-launch his career.
Many of the passengers dressed up as Elvis, Priscilla, or a person from the 50's era. Elvis music was played on board, which encouraged many to dance the time away.
On board passengers received a welcome snack, Parkes Elvis Festival Showbag, Bus pass valid for unlimited use on official Festival shuttle bus services, and a ticket to the Parkes Leagues Club for "The Ulimates" show at 7.30 on Sunday night. Food and drinks were available on board to help satisfy hunger and thirst.
Elvis Tribute Artists, dressed in typical Elvis gear, were on board each train to entertain the passengers as a special treat. They moved from carriage to carriage singing a selection of popular Elvis songs much to the delight of those on board.
It was my honour to sit in the same carriage as Glenn A. Baker who shared many a story of people he has come to know over the years in the music industry. Glenn will be presenting an Elvis Music Symposium on Saturday afternoon, and is one of the judges of the 2018 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition.
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| Elvii and Miss Priscilla with John Healey from Lachlan Valley Railways |
A large crowd of people welcomed both trains to Parks. The passengers then moved on to their various accommodation options in Parkes and to their Elvis Festival evening entertainment options.
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