Trolley Weekend

This weekend there's no annoying fumes or smoke, we're all electric.  Most of the operable cars will be in service at some point during these two days, so try not to miss it.  As an opener, here's what was going on Saturday morning!

First of all, our oldest operating car, the 24, built in 1898.

  Nick proudly stands on the platform.  This car was running in Jefferson shuttle service.

On the mainline, a mixed train pulled by Com Ed 4.  Zach is the motorman.

And a three-car train of wooden L cars:

And two 4000's.  You don't see these as often any more, since we have so many operable cars.

Back in the shop, Steve was working on doors for the Kansas City car.

And Tim continues woodwork on the 1808.

Somehow I missed getting good pictures of the cars on the loop, the 19 and 4391.  Sorry!

Finally, there was a dedication ceremony for the Milwaukee trolley bus, MST 411, which has been completely restored, due largely to the generosity of a particular donor.  It looks great!

Richard was in charge of the project, and spoke briefly before putting the bus into service.

And Julie and Ray were running the Bus Stop Shop nearby, with various items for sale, mostly having to do with Wisconsin

Finally, as for me, I wanted to check the oil in the 309, which will be running tomorrow.  It's impossible to check the oil without getting dirty.  And I uncoupled it from the 319, put red flags at each end, etc.

Don't miss it!

And I put primer on the rest of the wood on the west wall of the shelter.  It's almost ready to be moved to its permanent location!

...wherever that will be.  It should look at least as good as Springfield!