It's time once again to celebrate as we review the accomplishments of 2023. As always, additions and corrections are welcome!
- Celebration of IRM's 70th anniversary, including the world's biggest trolley pageant ever. We've come a long way!
- Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of end of service on the North Shore Line
- Acquisitions:
- C&IM 30
- Pullman "Palm Lane"
- MBTA 4110
- First operation in regular service of the Shaker Heights 18.
- First operation of a four-car CA&E steel train, including car 451 in its first public operation.
- Operation of both the Decapod and the Shay several times this year.
- Special days such as Pumpkin, Thomas, Vintage Transport, and Happy Holiday all went well
- IRM hosted some important private events.
- Completion of track work in Yard 12.
- Initial construction of the Barn 4 extension and reconstruction of Yard 4 East.
- And as usual, operations proceeded smoothly and safely during the year, thanks to our operating department.
- We can't list all the restoration projects that were either completed or made significant progress this year. Ones that come immediately to mind are the 306, 1702, and 441.
- 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 finally, 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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Paul Hough asks, where did you get that graphic entitled “ drink you swine?” As if any of us drink that much!
That is from the first edition of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice", a translation of "Der Zauberlehrling" by Hans Heinz Ewers. Sehr unheimlich.
Let's not forget the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the demise of the North Shore Line, which not only went off without a hitch, but also included the surprise appearance of a former Highwood office employee who was an early IRM volunteer.
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