Frank Sirinek Memorial, and More

The Museum held a memorial observance for the late Frank Sirinek on Saturday, which was well attended.  Frank was a life-long member of IRM, tenacious, dedicated, uncompromising, and a great friend and mentor to many of us.  The five operating streetcars with which he was most involved were lined up at Central Avenue: the four CSL cars and the West Towns 141.  Of course, he also worked on several others that are on display in the barns.  Several of Frank's relatives were in attendance.

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1374, 3142, and 141

Dan Buck gave a brief message about Frank's life and conducted the funeral service.  Steve Iversen also spoke.

Then the cars made a few trips around the car line.  My son Frank and I rode the Matchbox.

He was one of the first people at IRM I met, nearly fifty years ago.  He will certainly be missed by all of us.

In the afternoon we attended the annual Safety Meeting.  Most of the subjects covered are only of interest to actual operators, but there are a couple of announcements that we want to bring to your attention:

1)  This summer, there will be two electric cars operating every weekday!  One mainline car and one streetcar.

2)  There will be a steam or Diesel-powered train every Friday, either coach, caboose, or mixed.  This is intended to attract more group business, but of course all visitors are welcome.

Naturally, we will need additional volunteers to operate the increased schedule.  Training for new operators is still available.  We Need You!