As we did last year, let's celebrate our accomplishments at IRM this year. Be sure to chime in with comments on anything we've missed!
- Barns 13 and 14 were built, putting almost 4000' more track under roof! Not occupied yet, but soon! Woohoo!
- The ATTRM Convention was held at IRM
- Steam operated reliably all year, and other engines are being readied for service in addition to the 1630
- The Wagner Trolley Bus Loop was completed and dedicated
- Acquisitions, of course:
- Mt Harvard - Pullman sleeper
- IC Highliners
- Several historic buses
- The Galt House and Dover Strait were returned to operation
- In the car shop, the Electroliner has been disassembled and the trucks and motors sent out for rebuilding.
- Great progress being made on car 24 and others; the 810 is essentially complete.
- Roof work completed on 319, and it's back in service.
- Zephyr Dinner Train
- Trolley Pageant
- Labor Day Weekend
- Showcase Weekend
- Thomas, Happy Holidays, etc.
- Soiree
- Steam Department Benefit at Sanfilippo
2 comments:
Wasn't this year the first time a 4-car CA&E wood train operated with all cars motoring?
Also, a 6-car train of CTA high-performance L cars operated (2000's, 2200's, & 2400's).
The Galt House and Dover Strait passenger cars were operated in revenue service for the first time in years.
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