December 2020 Work Reports

[James Patten]

Anticipated work for Saturday Dec 18:

* Storm clean up ops in AM.
* Pavilion
* Machine shop
* Boxcar 56
* Diesel charter in the late afternoon.

[Jason M Lamontagne]

Planning storm cleanup ops in the late morning Saturday. 

Jason

[Ed Lecuyer]

* Diesel charter in the late afternoon.

Crew is needed for this (Conductor/Brakeman/Trainman.) Qualified crew members can sign up on the Crew Caller sheet.

[Roger Cole]

I get the feeling that somewhere down the line we're all going to have to take a quiz on this.

[Stephen Lennox]

 Work completed Tuesday and Wednesday 15-16 December 2020

Tuesday:
*  Weed whacking: Albee’s Field east and west sides, Rosewood crossing
    and Humason Brook site completed.
*  Shop work: repairs to Locomotive #9 continues.
*  Locomotive #9, all week is getting a fresh coat of varnish/paint.
    (It looks real sharp)
*  Archives and gift shop work on going.
*  Shop clean up and machine moves continues.

Wednesday:
*  Box car #67 recovered from ML&MW, sporting a new tin roof.
*  Locomotive #9 repairs on vacuum brake stand continues.
*  Shop machines repositioned, Fred’s tractor brought into bay #3
    for motor repairs.
*  Tamper recovered from TOM.
*  4 switches covered with plywood and marked, crossings salted.

Notes: 
   Switches: Tower, North yard, TOM run around covered for a test
                    to help in snow removal.
   

[Bob Holmes]

So glad that boxcar 67 is finally completed.  Great decision to have Brian do that job.

[John Kokas]

A picture of the completed #67 would be appreciated.  Did the roofing also include the catwalk and end-car handbrake?

[Jason M Lamontagne]

We got about twice as much snow as predicted in Bath- I presume it’s similar in Alna.  I’m going in to get started cleaning out the railroad today.  I’d appreciate any help.  I suspect it can’t get finished today so be prepared for further cleaning ops tomorrow.

Thanks,
Jason

[Bob Holmes]

12 - 15" just north of Bath.  A bit more than the 1-3 forecast...

[Mike the Choochoo Nix]

12 - 15" just north of Bath.  A bit more than the 1-3 forecast...

WOW, looks like winter there started with a Big Bang!
M. Nix

[Ed Lecuyer]

PLOW TRAIN SATURDAY

All hands on deck for a plow train 12/19. We'll need a dedicated (and hearty) crew to clear the line for a charter that afternoon.

Please come, dress warm, and let's play in the snow.

[Mike Fox]

What time? I will be at AC and take care of that ahead of the train..

[Ed Lecuyer]

Plans are in flux right now. Regardless, we'll need bodies tomorrow to help clear out the railroad.

[Ed Lecuyer]

Work done Friday 12/18:
Jason and JB plowed the mainline to ToM. No switches (or sidings) were done at AC or ToM (and were not deemed necessary for tomorrow's operations.)
Turntable and Run-through leads were also plowed.

Remaining tasks for Saturday:
- Shovel out Turntable, turn 52.
- Plow/Shovel out Barn Bay 1 (to retrieve coach 3)
- Plow/Shovel remaining tracks at Sheepscot.
- "2nd Pass" on Mainline if time/crew permits.
- Shovel platforms, loading areas, pathways, etc.

[Carl G. Soderstrom]

How much did you get Ed?

Son in Concord NH said he got 30 inches.