It's time once again to pat ourselves on the back as we review the accomplishments of the past year. As always, additions and corrections are welcome! ♪ Should auld acquaintance.... ♫
- The parking lot has been expanded southward, and
- The main Museum entrance has been moved, and
- The Schroeder Store on Main Street now houses the gift shop and ticket sales. These three changes are a giant step forward in making our Main Street scene a reality.
- Our CA&E cars appeared in a big-budget movie production for a film called The Letter. You have probably never seen real interurban cars in a movie before. When it appears, we'll let you know.
- Acquisitions: the ignitron rectifier locomotive and two Milwaukee Road streamlined coaches.
- Charles City Western 300 entered revenue service.
- As usual, operations proceeded smoothly and safely during the year, thanks to our operating department.
- The Steam Team have kept the 1630 operational, made progress on the Shay and 428, and completed a cosmetic restoration of the Rock Island Pacific.
- Several cars were repainted, including the IC streamlined grill-coach and the B&O wagontop boxcar.
- And last but by no means least, Museum attendance was up significantly this year. General admissions increased by 30% and Happy Holiday Railway admissions nearly doubled, up by 75%. That's good news!