Many people had a hand in making today a success and preparations went back over a week. Here's a quick list:
* Steam - The shop crew, including Jason, Gordon, Jonathan, Brendan, Bob L. and Eric worked hours on reworking #10's exhaust nozzles and stack extension. The modifications helped #10 pull fully loaded 5 car trains.
* Parking - Brendan spent the better part of a day marking off the parking lot. Fred and crew worked hard parking as many autos as possible in the new and old lots.
* Safety - Josh Recave spent a day+ repairing our outdoor lighting so that most areas would have safety when darkness came (early this time of year).
* Food - Many people including Annie, Cindy, Gail, Stephen P., Dawn, Dave C., Kathy, Nancy, Sue, Jane, Jeanne, Jamie and Beth provided food, snacks and desert for the visitors and crews.
* Atmosphere - Fred, Steve Z., Brendan and Mike who cut wood for the AC bonfire.
* Comm - Brendan and John Mc. for rewiring the railroad mag phone system for reliable comm between Sheepscot and AC.
* Comfort - Zack finished the air exchanger system for the restroom building.
* Visitor Direction - Bob L. made signs for car capacity and for the donation cans at Sheepscot and AC.
* Joy - Steve Z. had direct contact with Santa, arranging for a long visit to AC.
* Smiles - Eric S. spent much of Friday setting up his live steam layout on the east side of the shop for everyone to enjoy while waiting for the next train.
That is as much as a tired brain can come up with tonight. Sorry if I missed anyone. Please add a post if I did!