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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2025, 03:41:42 PM »

!!!!!HELP NEEDED!!!!

Ok folks, it's rare when I ask for help but I need it this coming Friday. These past few storms it has only been for the majority Bryce and I taking care of the main line with occasional help from one other person here and there. There is a toll to our own limits and we are slowly wearing down to the point of a burn out.

I am hoping to have a crew of 5-6 people help me on Friday which I get is a weekday but I am to the point of not going out with less than 3 people as seen from plowing today.

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2025, 06:06:03 PM »
See you Friday! Hopefully we can rouse up some others as well!

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2025, 09:10:41 PM »
Wish I could help as snow removal is one of my favorite things to do..but that is what I will be doing elsewhere..
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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2025, 06:43:04 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday Feb 15:

* Last day of Steam & Sleighs trains - sold out!  Help wanted for crowd control/train crew.
* Road swamping at Top of Mountain
* Engine house work.
* Machine shop

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2025, 05:11:38 PM »
I’ve gotten to the point where i think i might be of some use, pushing snow/ice wise. Trouble is I’m not available till just before noon this Friday by which time i reckon you’ll likely be done. Let me know if otherwise is the case and I’ll jump in to lend a hand.

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #20 on: February 15, 2025, 06:05:38 PM »
Work done on Saturday Feb 15:

* Steam & Sleighs - sold out trains.  Some of us worked to clean out the flangeways on the run-around track.
* Archives - Mike and I put together shelving for Linda.
* People were in the machine shop giving tours.

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #21 on: February 15, 2025, 06:55:06 PM »
A huge thank you to everyone who helped keep our parking lot, pathways, and rails clear for three solid weeks of Maine winter.

Winter operations are grueling, challenging, and can be "not fun". But then riding the mainline decorated by snow covered trees can make it all worthwhile.

That said, without the tireless effort of Dan Malkowski and Bryce Weeks the rails would have remained snow covered and silent. Thank you for going above and beyond to make our railway safe and enjoyable for our guests, photographers, and fellow volunteers.

Now, let's hope this snow melts before the first Easter Eggspress trains on April 12th!
« Last Edit: February 17, 2025, 10:12:04 AM by Ed Lecuyer »
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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2025, 10:04:50 AM »
Dan and Bryce really have carried the torch for most line clearing, thanks guys.

We’ve had many other under-sung heroes keeping the railroad functional- especially for public ops.  Ben Richards, Brendan Barry, the two Nicks, Steve Piwowarski, Ed Lecuyer, Stewart Rhine, and others who all deserve our thanks.  So: Thank You all for keeping us going this winter! 

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2025, 06:38:56 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday Feb 22:

* Engine house
* Machine shop
* Vehicle repair/garage clean up

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #24 on: February 20, 2025, 05:07:11 PM »
Added to James' list - digging out Dave's Truck.

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #25 on: February 20, 2025, 06:12:03 PM »
Added to James' list - digging out Dave's Truck.
Only after you pay for impoundment fees....

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #26 on: February 20, 2025, 06:13:20 PM »
Oh a wise guy eh?

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2025, 06:47:17 PM »
Added to James' list - digging out Dave's Truck.

That's why you were asking if I'd be up in Sheepscot Saturday.

The answer is still no.
We want...A SHRUBBERY!  One that looks nice, and not too expensive.

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #28 on: February 21, 2025, 03:32:09 PM »
I dug it out myself this afternoon. Now I know who my friends are.

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Re: February 2025 work reports
« Reply #29 on: February 22, 2025, 06:05:05 PM »
Work done on Saturday Feb 22:

* Vehicle repair: Mike took some parts off the front end loader in order to get replacement parts.
* Loco 10: A crew were working on cleaning up the chassis and parts attached to it.
* New modem: Brendan tried installing a new modem to Spectrum. 
* Engine house: Brendan worked on the engine house ceiling
* Archives: Boxes in the basement were moved back to the first floor to make room for a new donation coming.