The Museum held it’s 2nd Rail Fan photo event this past Saturday, January 17. This event consisted of only one train, a freight that featured engines 103 and 104, and seven of the freight cars in the Museum collection, along with our Rio Grande caboose. Volunteers Dwight, Reid, Kendall, Ben, Dannis, Nick, Abel, Henry, Jerod, Ron, and Paul all lent a hand to coordinate another great event that the registered guests enjoyed. We did our best to simulate an operating train on our short stretch of track by switching cars to assemble the train, and then moving along our tracks to allow the photographers different photo angles. We were also able to demonstrate several different air horns that were mounted on Engine 103. The event lasted until 7:00pm, which allowed for some night photography which yielded some nice photos. With a turn out of 16 paid guests, we are considering this event a success, in that it covered the expenses incurred.

Reid provided a crock pot full of chili with all the fixins for everyone to enjoy around the dinner hour. This treat seemed to go over very well with our guests and the Museum volunteers!

I have included a few photos that I was able to take during the event and one by Reid.

– Paul

Photos by Paul Brown and Reid Adams