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General Discussion / Corona virus and railroading

« on: May 22, 2020, 10:29:12 PM »

Well the virus impact has finally hit the railroad. Well, not really. Just leading them to do some stupid things like combining two trains. Here is a Edpo/AyPo combo I was on the other day. 11,000' of train, at 25mph. Takes a long time for us to go by. Lol.

https://youtu.be/bofeL8NKG3A

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Work and Events / Re: Rescheduling the SWW? Speculation Thread

« on: April 02, 2020, 01:40:49 PM »

Graham, typically there is lots of volunteers to help prep for SWW or FWW. Amd we are very fortunate because each work weekend literally requires HUNDREDS of hours of prep work.

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Work and Events / Re: Rescheduling the SWW? Speculation Thread

« on: March 31, 2020, 06:24:06 PM »

The Governor has just issued a stay at home order April 2nd through the 30th unless going to work at an essential business or doing an essential activity. Guessing Spring Work Weekend will be cancelled. Insteas of mini work weekend through out the year, what if we plan a work weekend in November? Its the off season, and yes I know it is close to FWW, but I am thinking folks are more likely to come for a 3 day weekend then select days through out the summer. Just my thoughts.

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Work and Events / Re: Spring Work Weekend 2020

« on: March 31, 2020, 06:18:32 PM »

Guessing due to the Governor closing the state down April 2nd through April 30th to ALL except essential businesses and essential activities that the Spring Work Weekend will have to be cancelled?

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Work and Events / Re: Rescheduling the SWW? Speculation Thread

« on: March 17, 2020, 07:12:18 PM »

May I suggest if we have to cancel the Spring Work Weekend, may we try to reschedule it instead? I fear the loss of even one work weekend will dradtically change the opening of the Moutain we have all wirked tirelessly to try to keep on schedule.

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Work and Events / Re: Coach 9 - Official Work Thread

« on: February 27, 2020, 12:33:00 PM »

Absolutely amazing work Harold. The countless hours that you, Eric, and a few others have spent in planning, studying, and now executing for this project is simply amazing. Well done to everyone involved. It is very amazing to see things starting to shape up.

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Other Narrow Gauge / Re: EBT is SOLD! New non-profit to open RR in 2021

« on: February 27, 2020, 12:29:00 PM »

I too got my packet of FEBT stuff today. Very nicely put together. Intro packet of past and present acheivements. A little railroad history and route map along with yard map of Rockhill Furnace much similar to our museum guide. A FEBT brochure, trolley museum brochure, and the Timber Transfer quarterly newsletter Bill mentioned. Very exciting times lay ahead for the EBT.

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Work and Events / Re: Video of Day 0 of "The Grand Reunion" at the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington

« on: February 19, 2020, 01:16:57 PM »

Great video John. Glad you had a great first time visit.

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Other Narrow Gauge / Re: EBT is SOLD! New non-profit to open RR in 2021

« on: February 18, 2020, 05:12:38 PM »

I dont know how much the FEBT and the old EBT worked together, but my impression is it will remain virtually the same as it was.

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Other Narrow Gauge / Re: EBT is SOLD! New non-profit to open RR in 2021

« on: February 18, 2020, 09:27:58 AM »

This is indeed amazing news. Here is to hoping for the best for them. I have just joined the Friends of the EBT, and hope many others do as well. $35 for an annual membership. I have always had a love for the EBT, and will be going down for a visit as soon as they resume normal operations. I've only been once back in 2012, but have seen countless video productions, pictures, etc of the EBT. Some of you may remember when Lee Rainey was able to attend our Spring & Fall work weekends. He was able to provide countless stories of the EBT to anyone who cared to listen.

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Work and Events / Re: 2019 Fall Work Weekend (October 11 - 14) Track Work Planning

« on: October 12, 2019, 03:26:36 PM »

Rails were across the bridge around 10a.m. this morning.

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Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad / Re: Visit 9/29/19

« on: September 29, 2019, 10:25:45 PM »

They have been making tremendous progress up there this year. Thanks for sharing.

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Volunteers / Re: September 2019 Track Construction

« on: September 12, 2019, 04:26:56 PM »

I will try to be there Saturday that weekend. I'll be in touch.

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Volunteers / Re: September 2019 Work Reports

« on: September 12, 2019, 04:23:23 PM »

With the help of Steve L, Fred, and myself, I am pleased to announce we now have all 160 rails ready and sorted for Fall Work Weekend along with 11 extras. Later on we will finish sorting out the remaining pile.

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Museum Discussion / Re: Reflections on 30 Years of the WW&F

« on: August 17, 2019, 11:41:59 AM »

Change is inevitable. In my 15 years with the museum now, I can honestly say that I may miss some of the times from the years when I first started, but looking at what we have become and where we are going our tracks lead to a bright and prosperous future. I have very much enjoyed the last 15 years with the railway, and look forward to the next 15 years, etc. We have amazing people, doing great and amazing projects.