The pictures below were taken during the work day on June 14th, 2016. Work focused on getting the track and grounds ready for Rail Festival on June 25 & 26.
Switch after raising it about an inch and a quarter. The switch had settled over time and there was a significant dip. The switch was raised simply with a mattock prying against a 4×4 wood block then pushing gravel underneath. It needs back filling still.
Bob readying the leaf blower to blow grass and debris off of the track.
Brad H mowing by the switch tower.
Don B’s priming of the bridge and Yoder Engine House (YEH).
Don and Larry prepping the weed killer.
Don priming the YEH.
New ground hog hole on way up to the tunnel. Jim H and Howard filled it in.
Jim H and Howard getting ballast for the ground hog hole and other track areas.
Jim H, Ken H, and Howard W, working in the steaming bay area. Jim is marking the center line of the ties where the screws will go. Ken and Howard are making a material list for building more tables with underneath storage area.