News Letter Index

Various members give a report of happenings at the railroad.

Sunday, July 05. The passenger count for the day was 333. The weather was much cooler and only around 75 with a mild breeze. Power for the day was 928, 400 and 13 with the 5205 on the work train.

Rolling Stock
As reported last week the newest car of the fleet, #131, made it first run on Member's Day and was a very pleasent riding car. See attached pictures below.

Machine Shop
Building parts for the Round House

Building and Grounds
Work continues on the Stucco building to replace floor joists. Concrete was poored at the door. The new pourch roof work and door replacement is starting.

Maintenance Of Way
Work was done to level several sections of track.--- See Extension report The track has ballast, been cross leveled.

Motive Power
403 just needs some cosmetic work and it will be ready to return to service. Work has started on 535 and getting it back in service. The WF&P would like to publically thank Alex Beams, manager of the ATT&NW RR for his assistance this past weekend.  For those who didn't see him, Alex came up last weekend and spent all day Friday and Saturday working on putting 535 back together. 

Signals
No Report

General News
No Report

If anyone has pictures of activities at the railroad, please email them to wfprr1@gmail.com
Pictures this week were provided by Jim Scott's daughter, Sissy.





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