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Wednesday, December 13. 2017Weekend Three of Happy Holiday Railway
Boy, this last weekend was the busiest to date for the Happy Holiday Railway. I was one of crew on the Sunday train and it was non stop action from 1pm to 6 45 pm. Boys and Girls, Moms and Dads were loading and unloading into the CNW Bi levels that entire time span. The crews and helpers were constantly in motion. Whether it was assisting passengers in and out of the coaches, filling hot chocolate into drinking cups or operating the fantastic CNW diesel we kept at it. We were all quite tired and cold by the time the day had come to an end. Here all more pictures showing you the various crowds and supporting activities.
 Inside the diner where the cookies are sorted into carrying baskets. They are then transported to the various coaches for handout.  inside the diner where Bob Opal is entertaining the crowd with his one man orchestra singing all kinds of tunes.  The crowds inside the Schroeder store. Dave Diamond sure did a tremendous job preparing the store for this event. It sure makes a big difference!  More interior activity in the Schroeder store. Boy was it nice and warm in there!  Crowds arriving for the train  Christmas train arriving into the loading area  Happy Holiday Train traveling to the North Pole en route to see Santa  Ray and Madison  Inside our North Pole coach  The large crowd outside  Santa asking the boys and girls what they want for Christmas and have they been naughty or nice!  Paul Cronin visiting with our customers. Friday, December 1. 2017Happy Holiday Rail 2017
Our 2017 Happy Holiday Rail themed event has been a success so far. Here are just a few of the many festive decorations at the museum. We also have a large membership participation this year.
 Inside our dinner.  All decorated for xmas  Along the windowed wall. Boy does that look festive. It puts you in the season  Bob and Mike taking a break from greeting our visitors at our new entrance.  Henry was taking a minute away from running our Lionel xmas train. It was a positive experience enjoyed by all the boys and girls.  A view of the cash stations and those who smile, John Jr. and Madison, when helping the public.  Interior of the newly opened Schroeder store.  Henry, Jan, John Jr. and Madison Sunday, November 19. 2017The Concrete continues to pour
Although the weather has been cold and rainy, with some snow added, that has not stopped Dave Diamond and the B and G crew from spreading more concrete. A couple of weeks ago the crew was poring concrete for the curbing in the parking lot expansion. This last Wednesday they were at it again but this time finishing off the sidewalks in and around the Schroeder Store. I believe this completes this part of the project! As I have said before, this will be the new entrance for the museum. The Happy Holiday
Rail event will be the first to use this new entrance!
This new entrance dresses up the museum and, in my opinion, is quite impressive to view.
 Part of the parking lot and new sidewalk.  The new poured walk just waiting for museum visitors. To the left where there now are two small plies of rock will be the future gas station.  Dave and his crew are building a new handicap entrance  This view is the back of the store showing the loading dock and more new sidewalk.  Three quarter view of the new museum entrance, gift store and newly poured concrete sidewalk. |
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Comments
Mon, 09-08-2025 08:22
Good job on the Burlington Nortern 9976. OK.
Tue, 08-12-2025 12:56
No new news that I have heard of thus far.
Tue, 08-12-2025 12:53
I'll also be doing another update on it soon. Keep en eye out for that.
Tue, 08-12-2025 12:47
A little work was done to it for Diesel Days this year. You'll see photos floating around for the temporary short term job that was done to make it [...]
Wed, 08-06-2025 13:01
Is steam car CN 15444 going to be coming to museum several times it was to be moved to muesum
Sat, 07-19-2025 18:56
Yeah, sadly it's still there as of 7/19/2025
Thu, 06-12-2025 19:14
Its been 14 years guys, where is the unit? Like really? Did you guys misplace it? Or are repairs taking that long? At this point be might we will have [...]
Wed, 04-09-2025 17:40
Jamie Thanks for the update. She's gonna shine like every thing else you guys do! Smeds
Thu, 03-06-2025 16:28
Yes, there is a wye. Those two have been MU'ed on diesel days a year or two ago.
Wed, 03-05-2025 14:04
7009 number boards look good. Is there a way to turn a locomotive around at IRM? In case you ever had a mind to connect 7009 and 6847?
Fri, 03-29-2024 21:26
We're slackers and spend more time working on the equipment in the shop than keeping all you readers updated. We'll work on it, but I'm sure updates [...]
Thu, 03-14-2024 08:02
What happened to the Department Blog? It's been over 2 years and I still regularly check for updates, but nothing comes...