Highlights of 2024

It's time once again to list some of the highlights of the past year.  As always, additions and corrections are welcome!

• Completion of the Barn 4 extension and reconstruction of Yard 4 East.
• The ITS annual meeting was held at IRM and was a great success, including the first public operation of the 1702.
• The C&NW Historical Society archives building opened on Main Street.
• Special days such as Pumpkin, Thomas, Vintage Transport, and Happy Holiday Railway all went well.  With the addition of new cars and fireworks, HHR in particular was a greater success than ever!
  

• The museum received two Heritage Rail Alliance Achievement Awards, for the restoration of the 1702 and the construction of the C&NWHS building.
• Operation of both the Decapod and the Shay several times this year.
• The volunteer entrance road, Museum Drive, was paved.
• Three new passenger cars were added to the collection: two ex-C&NW bi-levels and a Milwaukee Road "buffeteria" car.
• As usual, operations proceeded smoothly and safely during the year, thanks to the vigilance of 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: IT 1702 (completed), AE&FRE 306, and CRT 1808
• 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!