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Jim Strain, club president, gives a weekly report of happenings at the railroad.

We were again fortunate to have good weather over the weekend. This has been an unusual winter and January has been very warm. Saturday's crew consisted of Lawson, Geders, Tabernacki, Jim & Jimmy Scott, Haack, Welch, myself and a visit from prospective new member David Overall. Welcome David !! Work continued on 5205, 928, 0-2 tracks at the carbarn, car painting and car truck repairs.

Wednesday the 11th saw a 8 man crew at work. Errante, Geders, Tabernacki & Voelpel in the machine shop with 5025's trucks, Jim & Jimmy Scott turning wheels & painting respectively and Lorance & Welch working on 0-2 tracks for the carbarn.

Photos attached are of Devin & Jimmy Scott painting the interior of one of the gons, Jim Scott turning an axle on the lathe and one of 5205's side frames and associated parts on Errante's work table.

Jim Strain

Devin & Jimmy Scott painting the interior of one of the gons Jim Scott turning an axle on the lathe 5205's side frames and associated parts