i know its been a while, but we have been really busy with the late summer projects

First of all, to brag on Dover Strait, both sides are now lettered, and the second diaphragm is coming along

We hope to have it outside in the sunshine for everyone to see for Showcase Weekend

http://www.irm.org/gallery/DoverStrait

for those that have not noticed, the photos are now in folders for each year of work, to help keep from digging through a multipage listing

Thomas trains worked out well, no major malfunctions

The second power pole is running, and so we are now on external power with NO generators running! Max made an extra effort and got stuff installed almost as fast as the parts were delivered. On behalf of the tranquility in Yards 4 and 5….. THANK YOU!!!

Streamliner sleeper train has had its brakes checked and two problems found have both been dealt with.

We have begun to plan for next weeks showcase weekend, a bit late because no one planned (or asked) us to participate until last week, and there was no crew set up. If there is no crew for the event, the set will be open for visits throughour the evening so a night experience will be possible either way.

On top of all, the RDC brakes work!!!! Mike found a cracked pipe and we hope to get that fixed this weekend; if all goes well, we will have RDC 9934 on the tail of the train for showcase weekend! After 17 years of sitting dormant, we will get her back to life. tomorrow we hope to get the power supply run so we can use the interior lights for night operations. No headlight or horn yet…but i have been able to track down some of the circuitry so I should be able to connect both the classification lights and headlights over the fall and early winter…..

http://www.irm.org/gallery/CNW9934?page=1

see you all soon at Showcase weekend