2023 Fall Work Weekend
Railroad-related work list.
Friday, Oct 6, 2023.
Foreman Dan Malkowski. Remove stone from between the rails on the Mountain. This work is critical to winter operations on the Mountain in order to facilitate snow flanging. We intend to experiment with winter Mountain ops this winter season.
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023.
Foreman J. Lamontagne and/or S. Lennox. SS Upper (North) yard track leveling, switch inspection and repair. This may include the removal of Barn 3 lead for regrading of sub-bed, and reinstallation of track, depending on available resources.
Sunday, Oct 8, 2023.
Foreman Dan Malkowski. TIE and DINE!! This is essentially a reschedule of the T&D what was to happen on 9/16/23. The combined work events of Tie and Dine and Fall Work Weekend will conclude with dinner as usual and a steam train trip over the entire railroad.
Monday, Oct 9, 2023.
Foreman Dan Malkowski. Remove/ replace Brook Crossing planks. Remove stone from between the rails working north from Brook Crossing.
Friday-Monday Oct 6-9, 2023:
Foreman Eric Schade. Coach 8 major refurbishment (phase 1).
Wednesday-Saturday Oct 4-8, 2023:
Foreman Rick Sisson/ Gordon Cook. Build11 work session involving newly arrived machined cylinders.
Other work TBD:
Work session on Head Tide Trail, pending an available work crew manager.
Work sessions expected on Enginehouse, etc.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to express interest here or privately for specific aspects of our work plans.
Thanks
Jason