Today marked the sixth workday out of the past eight days at the railroad as a number of projects make a great deal of progress. We saw everything from progress on the Clubhouse and Workshop project to the “Grandma Line” and more. Here is a recap of just some of the items that were worked on this week:

1. The week saw the start of the clubhouse and workshop project make progress with the first set of walls and ceilings being installed along with getting electricity into the first of three containers. A shout out to Wes, Norm, Robby, and John T for all of the work on this project.

2. The “Grandma Line” saw a great deal of progress over the past 8 days with dirt that was brought in on March 23rd. The crew finished putting in railroad ties and concrete blocks for the retaining wall. The crew was then able to take the dirt that was piled up bring much of the ground up to grade. A lot more work and dirt still to be brought in. A big thanks to Rick and “Bob Jr” along with Wes and John T. for the progress that has been done.

3. The steaming bays got a fresh coat of paint. Thank you to Gene for cleaning and painting the steaming bays.

4. Pressure washing was done around the property. Thank you to Dave L for cleaning the concrete at the turn table along with the metal table and chairs at the Breeseway.

5. The transfer table / lift got some much-needed maintenance. Thank you to Peter for finding the cable off the pully today and not only fixing that but also adjusting the cables to square things up.

6. A new retaining wall was completed on the west end of the Nicol bridge. Thank you to Norm, Wes, John, Scott, Robby and others.

7. Ongoing track maintenance was done around the railroad. Thank you to Gene, Norm, Robby, Peter, Wes, John T. and others who help keep the railroad operational.

8. The signal system was rewired so they would work with the new water line extension and “Grandma Line” switches being installed on both ends of the existing water line. Thank you to Robby, Wes, and Peter.

9. Grass along the fence and around the property was cut. Thank you to Wes and Norn.

10. Run day items were organized. Thank you to Charlotte for cleaning up some of the run day items in the grey container.

11. Club steamer had some maintenance done. Thank you to Bob C for his continued help on the club steamer.

12. The Gauge 1 layout received some track and structure maintenance. Thank you, Carl and Dave L.

13. Picking up the many sticks and other debris around the railroad. Thank you to Joan, John, Wes, and everyone else who picked up sticks around the property.

The day also saw some equipment testing by Wes and Peter as they both are getting their trains ready for the season. For Wes he was making sure some recent improvements to the electronics on his electric outline steam engine could hand the load of passengers. Peter was checking some adjustments he made to his running gear.

With everything that took place this week we are looking forward to sharing the railroad with everyone on Saturday, April 13th from 1 to 4:30 p.m. for our season opener.