Greetings to all,
Nice weather yesterday in North Judson. Warmed up into the upper 70's.
Mosquito's abounded everywhere. Bring bug spray when you ride the
train.
Membership meeting started at 8am with Doug (VP) chairing the meeting.
Most note worthy item was concerning the possible acquisition on PRR 477768
caboose. Membership voted to counter the offer to 2000 dollars to NRHS. Caboose
is complete, would be a premium ride for special events. Will wait to see what
the results are later. Noted was the special train ride from school kids from Warsaw
IN, very well behaved, asking questions and just enjoying a school outing.
After meeting the Sons of American Legion were setting up for food. A full list
of items were offered, french fries, chili or cheese were great. They will be
the food vendor for most of the summer.
Tourist train was switched, taking the NKP, Erie cabooses, and NKP open air car off the train, putting it on the passing track. Keeps wear an tear of equipment down.
Richard had to recharge the A/C system on the LIRR car. Put stop leak in system
to hopefully seal the leaks. Car was comfortable for all 3 runs, no problems.
Loretta headed down to Kerstings Museum for motobike rally to sell tickets for
train ride in the morning. Les was left selling tickets during this time. Bob B was
also in the gift shop. Margret and Judy manned the kitchen car/gift car shop.
Steve an opened up Grasseli tower for painting. I went upstairs to see how painting
is progressing an noticed Rocky Racoon fecal matter on the floor. Checking out the
big hole in the floor, I heard strange noises in the wall, well a nest of little racoons
was found. They were quiet for most of the day, after I tapped on the wall. Plenty
of entrances for mother to come in after everyone clears out. Hope they are gone
in a couple of weeks.
Some shop work was done on the Troop car by Bjarne. No work done on the
yellow caboose.
Three tourist runs resulted in 78 people riding. Doug was conductor, John DeGan
brakeman, Fred engineer. Randall provided open air car presentaton. Bill Dauber
car hosted the passenger car.
Doug conducted conductor classes after the meeting.
Joe Baker has 4 tickets avail for the INDY 500 for free if anyone is interested.
I don't know his phone number, but sure that Bob or Loretta may have it.
Everyone have a good week
Tom
Nice weather yesterday in North Judson. Warmed up into the upper 70's.
Mosquito's abounded everywhere. Bring bug spray when you ride the
train.
Membership meeting started at 8am with Doug (VP) chairing the meeting.
Most note worthy item was concerning the possible acquisition on PRR 477768
caboose. Membership voted to counter the offer to 2000 dollars to NRHS. Caboose
is complete, would be a premium ride for special events. Will wait to see what
the results are later. Noted was the special train ride from school kids from Warsaw
IN, very well behaved, asking questions and just enjoying a school outing.
After meeting the Sons of American Legion were setting up for food. A full list
of items were offered, french fries, chili or cheese were great. They will be
the food vendor for most of the summer.
Tourist train was switched, taking the NKP, Erie cabooses, and NKP open air car off the train, putting it on the passing track. Keeps wear an tear of equipment down.
Richard had to recharge the A/C system on the LIRR car. Put stop leak in system
to hopefully seal the leaks. Car was comfortable for all 3 runs, no problems.
Loretta headed down to Kerstings Museum for motobike rally to sell tickets for
train ride in the morning. Les was left selling tickets during this time. Bob B was
also in the gift shop. Margret and Judy manned the kitchen car/gift car shop.
Steve an opened up Grasseli tower for painting. I went upstairs to see how painting
is progressing an noticed Rocky Racoon fecal matter on the floor. Checking out the
big hole in the floor, I heard strange noises in the wall, well a nest of little racoons
was found. They were quiet for most of the day, after I tapped on the wall. Plenty
of entrances for mother to come in after everyone clears out. Hope they are gone
in a couple of weeks.
Some shop work was done on the Troop car by Bjarne. No work done on the
yellow caboose.
Three tourist runs resulted in 78 people riding. Doug was conductor, John DeGan
brakeman, Fred engineer. Randall provided open air car presentaton. Bill Dauber
car hosted the passenger car.
Doug conducted conductor classes after the meeting.
Joe Baker has 4 tickets avail for the INDY 500 for free if anyone is interested.
I don't know his phone number, but sure that Bob or Loretta may have it.
Everyone have a good week
Tom
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