Page 191 - Grapevine FY20 Approved Budget

Convention & Visitors - Grapevine Vintage Railroad
115-350-007

Expenditures by 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2018-19 2019-20
Major Object Actual Actual Budget Estimate Approved

Personnel Services 576,022 596,308 869,286 656,887 905,284
Services 1,991,353 1,854,903 1,838,250 2,081,282 1,873,750

Total 2,567,374 2,451,211 2,707,536 2,738,169 2,779,034

Objectives

- Promote the Historic Cotton Belt Railroad District, the Historic Downtown District, and Grapevine as a
visitor destination.

- Increase revenues to cover operating expenses of the vintage diesel and excursion steam train.
- Expand onboard food and beverage, photo and merchandise opportunities.
- Create a Grapevine Vintage Railroad merchandising effort.
- Develop programs to increase ridership for special holidays.

- Ensure that the Grapevine Vintage Railroad with the vintage diesel and steam excursion train remains a
premier family attraction.

- Participate with local hotels, attractions, merchants and restaurants to promote Grapevine leisure and
group visitors.

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2018-19 2019-20
Performance Indicators Actual Actual Budget Estimate Approved

Total annual passengers 112,998 102,906 115,000 115,000 115,000
Charters 27 23 30 30 30
Number of Train Operations 424 369 390 390 365
(a run out and back is considered
one operation)
Trackage Inspections NA 12 12 6 12
Train Safety Meetings NA NA NA 190 250

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