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James Patten

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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #30 on: December 09, 2015, 07:03:55 AM »
After last weekend's spectacular test run of #9 this weekend will probably be a let down.  But there's still work to do!

* Board meeting: Friday at 4:30
* Loco 9: I have no idea if there's anything left to do (probably there is).
* Victorian Christmas prep: Shop cleanup, gift shop prep, Alna Center prep, etc.
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #31 on: December 09, 2015, 07:15:32 AM »
Victorian Xmas clean up is VERY important.  Plan to start tomorrow...

See ya
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #32 on: December 09, 2015, 05:49:42 PM »
I suggest VC prepping certainly, also maybe helping Mike pull three cylinder sleeves if not yet done, rebuild/reinstall Kubota's engine, maybe doing cb site finish drainage.
Then , take January off.  ;D
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #33 on: December 09, 2015, 06:11:28 PM »
Paul, way to much to do to take January off. I think Kubota work will be on the back burner until after Victorian Christmas, at least for me. We have been getting lax on our house keeping, and that needs to be priority. Due to last weeks events, I think we will be very busy Victorian Christmas, and being ready will ease the mid week stress for the weekday crew. Plus, first impressions are lasting impressions.
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #34 on: December 12, 2015, 12:28:04 PM »
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #35 on: December 12, 2015, 01:01:37 PM »
Wow Mike!

A little News coverage would be AWESOME!

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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #36 on: December 12, 2015, 05:48:19 PM »
Work done Saturday December 12:

* Loco 9: fired up in part for additional testing, and in part because the local ABC affiliate, WMTW Channel 8, showed up to film us in advance of next Saturday.  We'll be on their morning show at 7:15 next Saturday, and also on their website at some point.  First trip was just coach 3 (after WMTW interviewed Dave B and Gordon D) to Alna Center and back.  After lunch we 320 and 309 up to Alna Center, then down the Ladder and back up to give #9 a bit of a test. 
* VC prep: Most of the clean up was done on Friday.  Car 65 has been spotted at the end of Track 7 and will be open for people to view.  Crews were busy yesterday gathering up scrap and burning it.
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #37 on: December 13, 2015, 09:55:17 AM »
The news crew was filming an episode for Hometown Maine. Hometown Maine goes to different places looking for something special in different towns. Things covered were some historical background on the railroad, and the importance the railway museum has on the town today. Another big attraction for them of course was seeing #9 being brought back to life and being a Portland built engine was a huge plus as well.
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #38 on: December 16, 2015, 07:01:35 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday Dec 19: Victorian Christmas!

We need crowd control, parking control, tour guides, gift shop people, kitchen people, brakemen, etc.  Weather looks to be sunny and warm for the time of year (in the 30s).
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #39 on: December 16, 2015, 09:20:19 AM »
Quote from: James Patten on December 16, 2015, 07:01:35 AM

  Weather looks to be sunny and warm for the time of year (in the 30s).

The 1930s?  ;)
I'll be there! I may have another person too.
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #40 on: December 16, 2015, 01:37:12 PM »
I'm betting the next few days will be the BUSIEST that youze guys have ever seen!
Ah, the responsibilities of well-deserved fame.   ;)
Break a leg!  ;D
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #41 on: December 19, 2015, 06:10:20 PM »
Early report for Saturday December 19 (Victorian Christmas):

* At least 1500 riders.  Maybe more, my very rough count at 3 PM was over 1400, and there were 2 more train cycles plus the after-dark train after that.  I was stationed at the Alna Center south switch all day, and the full trains only started reducing mid-afternoon.  I was told by train crew that I asked around 1 or so that the line at Sheepscot was around the car shop.  Cars lined up out on 218.  The 2 trains worked pretty well from my standpoint.
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #42 on: December 19, 2015, 06:48:29 PM »
1558 people.  18 round trips; 6 trips per locomotive.

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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #43 on: December 19, 2015, 06:55:23 PM »
Some pictures from Alna Center today:

#9 on it's first trip to Alna Center today, 2nd train


The "B" train pulling into the siding to go around the "A" train in the station


A line to see Santa.  Yes, that's snow.  We had a few snow showers


#9's "B" train passes #10's "A" train.


The Verney horses


Another line to see Santa, mid afternoon.


Kevin Madore was opining that he had yet to get a side-lit shot of #9, so I promised him one.  He likes his shots "rods down" - so here you are Kevin!
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Re: December 2015 Work Planning
« Reply #44 on: December 19, 2015, 10:30:25 PM »
In the second pic, was 52 pulling the "B" train?
Congrats on a super-successful Saturday!
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