Saturday's visitors numbered about 70 which was more than we expected. The fog burned off and the day became warm and humid. There were quite a few visitors from the Mid Atlantic Region, VA, MD, and PA. A least two families stopped by that had 5 or more kids. I gave tours to some of the family groups, one had 5 red headed boys. There may have been some dissapointment from no steam but we told folks that some of our crew came from MA and that we didn't want them to come to Maine and then have to drive back into the hurricane. Visitors were understanding of the situation and everyone got to see (and in some cases go in the cab of) engine 10. Many said they would be back for the Fall Festival or Victorian Christmas. The railcar ran 5 trips, one was sold out.
Zack completed his project to install a new gas range in the Percival house. It was in service well before noon so our lunch was cooked on it. A couple of us also disconnected the broken dish washer. The old range was put out front (along with the dishwasher) as free for the asking. Both were gone in half an hour. I spoke to the fellow who got the stove and washer, he was real happy to have them.
Hurricane forecast - Computer models have the eye tracking along the western edge of the state so there will be a bit less rain but more wind. A track inspection crew will go out Monday or Tues. We'll check for down trees, erosion, clogged culverts and inspect Humason Brook trestle so everything will be ready for Labor Day weekend.
Stewart
