Highlights of 2023

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:

1. C&IM 30
2. Pullman "Palm Lane"
3. 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.