Sunset Shift

Due to the sudden change in plans, as Frank mentioned above, I took the second shift yesterday.  On the whole it worked out well, and  I have plenty of pictures from yesterday's Sunset Shift to prove it.

We sold out the available on-line tickets, and pretty much had a capacity crowd on every trip because of our reduced capacity in conformity with the current pandemic guidelines.  People generally were very cooperative and enjoyed the activities.

The Shay was pulling the coach train for the second shift, and steam is always a big hit with the visitors, of course.

In rapid transit news, as Frank mentioned the 1754 was out and ran a few trips around the carline for members and guests, since we don't have high-level loading facilities there.

This is another stunning restoration.

On the main line the four-car 4000 train was operating.

And then we brought out the 309 and 319, as the sun was setting.   Rich Schauer was the motorman and Greg Kepka the conductor.

 I was too busy to get many night-time photos, but there were lots of people who stayed around to the end, most of them photographers.  I'm hoping to get more submissions of after-dark pictures of the operation.

As usual, a good time was had by all.  We'll be running again Sunday night, even if it rains, and on Monday.  So you still have a chance to come on out and join in the festivities.   Happy Labor Day!