News: Tweetsie Railroad adds four new rides, renews lease

Posted at 7:50 AM EDT (1150 GMT)

Apr. 6th, 2007 -- Tweetsie Railroad is staying put, at least for now. 

Their lease was set to expire after this season on 142 acres occupied by the park.

The park has a new 4-year lease agreement but is still looking at backup plans in case they are unable to renew the lease after 4 years.   The park has stated that if they would have to move, they would find a new site in the North Carolina mountains.

Officials are also saying they are adding four new rides to the park for its 50th anniversary season. The new rides are a Tornado, a free-fall ride, a Round Up spin ride and a pirate-themed dark ride. The new rides are designed to appeal to children aged 8 and up.

For more information visit The Mountain Times.