July 2024 Work Reports

[Bill Baskerville]

What are the "additional" repairs being made on 52 beyond the Fan blade assembly?

[John McNamara]

Cup holders?

[Ed Lecuyer]

Jason has returned back to Maine after a quick vacation. He will be at the RR tomorrow (7/3) to assess the locomotive and determine the nature of the repairs necessary.

[James Patten]

Anticipated work for Saturday July 6:

* First day of Lavender trains.  These are one of our most popular themed event trains, partnering with SeaLyon Farms.
* Loco 52 work
* Engine house
* Machine shop

[Bill Baskerville]

Cup holders?

Actually the engineers cup holder was installed in 52 when I was up there in June. Now we can train “El Presindente” to drive it.

[Ed Lecuyer]

* First day of Lavender trains.  These are one of our most popular themed event trains, partnering with SeaLyon Farm.

The next four weekends will be very busy at the WW&F. If sales projections hold, and no trains are annulled, we are on track to net $15,000+ in ticket sales for the month of July. While it is not about the money, this revenue will go a long way to cover our operating expenses.

All help is needed over the next four weekends, from train crew, ground crew, tour guides, etc. It is much appreciated if everyone pitches in to keep the grounds safe and presentable. Parking will be at a premium, so please park thoughtfully.

Thanks!

[Mike Fox]

3 more benches were delivered to the Pavilion this morning, making 7 new benches this year. A 1/2 increase in seating (went from 14 benches to 21)







Also on the same load was 3 benches for the Sheepscot platform. I have one more to build but did not have room for it on this load without scratching paint.. These benches are only temporary until something permanent is constructed. Then they can be moved to where ever needed..

[Jeff Schumaker]

Nice work on the benches, Mike.

Jeff

[John Kokas]

The pavilion picture reminds me of some old photos of benches set for an old time Revivalist Sermon.

Steve:    Maybe Sunday specials for church meetings and picnics (long term move to Head Tide - when we get there)

[James Patten]

Work done on Saturday July 6:

* Mike's benches were put into place.
* Mike worked on the equipment trailer; preparing it for welding repairs.
* Pete S was busy with training material filing (until his stint on the train).
* Pete M was working on Loco 52 repairs
* Lavender train ops - sold out trains.

[James Patten]

Anticipated work for weekend of July 13-14:

* Second Saturday of Lavender trains.
* Loco 11/machine shop work
* Loco 52 work
* Grounds work
* Board meeting Saturday at 4 (hopefully! - many board members may be crew)
* Sunday is Mixed Freight and Concert.

[Dave Buczkowski]

All,
Brian W has informed me that all of the weed whacking implements of destruction are sharpened and ready to go for Saturday. He intends to hit Head Tide hard and welcomes any good looking, able-bodied persons to join him. Please show him what you are made of!
Dave

[Brian Whitney]

Any and all help would be appreciated. It is weather dependent, right now heavy rains & thunderstorms are predicted for Saturday morning. I plan to trim on Tuesdays too. But this heat is making it hard to put in a full day.
Brian W.

[James Patten]

Work done on Saturday June 13:

* Brush cutting on the Head Tide Trail (Brian)
* Trailer repair: Mike was grinding/heating/welding on the trailer to correct the bend it acquired last year.
* Public trains: Steam and railcar operations
* Ebay: Linda (assisted by Marcel and myself) were trying to get onto eBay so that the Archives can start selling off excess books/etc for archival funds
* Board meeting

[Ed Lecuyer]

Public trains: Steam and railcar operations

Thanks to everyone who helped make today's operations happen. It took a true team effort to ensure today worked out flawlessly.