The second Saturday of Thomas featured rain during much of the day, but we are able to deal with it and make the event a success nonetheless. I was on streetcar relief and was able to take several pictures before the rain started.
The Thomas train consists of six Rock Island cars and one Lackawanna Boonton car. So this requires a large number of friendly volunteers to keep everyone happy.
At the other end of the train is the snazzy North Western Geep.
In the middle of the day, lightning was detected in the area, so the streetcars all pulled their poles and waited out the storm. The Thomas and Percy trains continued to run.
And so, thanks to the confident wisdom of everyone, we are able to keep DOWT going as a big part of our operating season every year.
Streetcar service is generally provided by our CSL fleet. Since rain was expected, the 4391 stayed in the barn and the other three handled the crowds.
Dan Buck was the dispatcher.
Down by the station, we see the Percy train coming in off the main.
Ironically enough, we have Thomas running Percy:
And Larry Stone flies in from Nevada to take part!
In the middle of the day, lightning was detected in the area, so the streetcars all pulled their poles and waited out the storm. The Thomas and Percy trains continued to run.
And so, thanks to the confident wisdom of everyone, we are able to keep DOWT going as a big part of our operating season every year.
Just out of curiosity, why does the 4391 have problems with rain? Is there an issue with the roof?
ReplyDeleteSince nobody who knows the details is answering your question, yes, the roof leaks. Fixing it will not be easy; since the roof is metal, the trolley base has to be carefully insulated, and under it there's a rubber mat which needs replacement, as I take it. If it were simple, it would have been done years ago.
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