Monday, December 30, 2019

Highlights of 2019

It's time once again to celebrate as we review the accomplishments of 2019.  As always, additions and corrections are welcome!
  • Acquisitions: 
  1. CA&E St. Louis car #453
  2. C&NW bilevel #25
  3. The private car Pawnee
  4. Toronto CLRV #4034
  5. U28B locomotive TTI #260 (ex-CB&Q)
  • Construction of our Multi-Purpose Building started and has progressed rapidly.
  • The Marengo Depot is now heated and was used for the Happy Holiday events
  • Construction of the inspection pit in the Steam Shop
  • The Electroliner got put back together
  • Operation of both the Decapod and the Shay several times this year
  • First operation of the velocipede!
  • Special days such as Pumpkin, Thomas, Vintage Transport, and Happy Holiday all went well.
  • And as usual, operations proceeded smoothly and safely during the year, thanks to our operating department.
  • Perhaps most importantly, we have several new active volunteers.  We are certainly grateful for their help, and hope they will stay with us for a long time!

And a public service announcement:
There's plenty  to celebrate, but don't let others talk you into overdoing things.  You might regret it.

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