Today the WW&F was visited by WSCH's (channel 6) Amanda Hill and her cameraman Devin Crawford.
Museum member Andy Swift for connected us and told Amanda she needed to get up to Alna stat to see what we were up to, so she did.
There were a several interviews, lots of filming at Sheepscot and the environs and a run up to Alna Center, which was not without a few interesting moments because yours truly brought the trai to an unintended stop with the engine right on the Averill Rd. crossing, which led the train to stall. After letting all of our slack in and thoroughly cleaning and sanding the crossing, we were able to get back on our feet once again, pull the train into the clear on the main and run around on the passing siding.
With our minds put together, we figured it out. A nice display of some of the challenges of winter railroading.
For what it's worth, Averill Rd. seems to be worse than usual in terms of ice build up on the crossing- maybe due to snowmobile traffic.
When I hear of the date that the segment will air, I will post it here.
Steve