This weekend was our WWII reenactment at IRM. We remember with gratitude all those who fought for our freedom in the war, and the reenactors do their best to recreate this dramatic history. Everybody I talked to had a great time and appreciated the experience. It was quite gratifying to get compliments from many of the visitors who enjoyed their time there today.
Jim Nauer and I were running the CA&E steel cars 409 and 431. Here I am with an Army Air Corps officer who rode with us.
And here, for instance, we have a Canadian soldier saying farewell to his sweetheart. There were many other touching scenes like this, but I was too busy to photograph them.
Allied soldiers are riding the 431 on their way to the battle (OK, there's a little poetic license here) and discussing their plans.
And here some German soldiers are talking to a nurse.
Jim and I just had to battle the weather, which probably reduced the attendance somewhat. In the morning it was hot and muggy, and in the afternoon it was dark and threatening. On the final trip, there was a strong wind storm, and as I was approaching Seeman Road, my vision was obscured by a huge dust cloud. That was a little scary! As we returned, it started to rain. Fortunately, the steel cars are pretty watertight, but we were glad to finally put them away.
Meanwhile during the day, several of my Car Dept. friends were battling some leaks on the 319 for me, including Rod, Greg, Joe, Joel, and Dan Mulvihill. It took several tries, but they got it put back together and we now think the car is ready for revenue service. I can't thank them enough for all the help!
Meanwhile during the day, several of my Car Dept. friends were battling some leaks on the 319 for me, including Rod, Greg, Joe, Joel, and Dan Mulvihill. It took several tries, but they got it put back together and we now think the car is ready for revenue service. I can't thank them enough for all the help!
In other news, installation of the equipment on the Bellock Playground has started, as seen here. In the distance, you can see some more of the parts which will be assembled soon.
And of course several other projects were in full swing, in spite of the violence and chaos all around. Here Ray and Jeff pretend to be making progress on the 28. I guess some people have what it takes to be skillful reenactors, others of us just don't.