Teams of volunteers were busy both last Thursday and on Saturday on the restoration of the TH&B Caboose with the following accomplishments checked off as they push to be ready for our Doors Open weekend on May 25th and 26th:

• All inner and outer windows were completed
• Hardware cleaning was completed
• Fuse and train order racks were installed
• Internal electrics were completed with temporary light fittings in place
• Great mock up lettering decals were tested
• Cupola benches were permanently fitted
• Stripping of doors for the cupola lower cabinets was completed
• The doors under the cupola seats were all fitted and permanently installed. 
• All internal walls have now have one coat of grey paint.

On the miniature railway front, both our Sweet Creek steam locomotive and our miniature Whitcomb “diesel” saw service as hundreds of riders enjoyed a ride on Saturday.  Sunday also saw the Romulus steam loco pressed into service to provide training for prospective new engineers.

Posting by Russ Milland; Photo by Alex Ruppel

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