Bedtime For the Railroad For This Year
With some degree of sadness, we pack away the railroad for the season.
Malcolm sent me an e-mail today containing pictures and stories from the annual "putting to bed" of the garden railroad for the winter. I was in the classroom teaching and was unable to help out. In this shot, the canopy is down with only the skeleton remaining.
The dispatcher's hut is full of umbrellas and the fridge.
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Bernie is all smiles as part of the fine work crew helping out.
Chris carries some paraphernalia near the crew lounge area.
The buildings are removed and stacked waiting for placement on the yard at Craig Leigh by the garage for the winter.
The signs along the fascia indicating town locations are stacked and ready for storage.
Peter's Pond is stripped bare.
The sludge works at Cedar Rock is in its box for the winter. Doug Hayes is about to cover the box to protect the industry from the ravages of many a snowstorm.
The buildings are safely stored away as Stu looks on.
The storage area above Craig Leigh takes shape nicely.
Malcolm mentions, "Henk lends helping foot!"
Everything is well tied down for the winter so Fred and the crew can relax!
Thanks, Malcolm, for the pictures and stories!
We look forward to next season!
Mike Hamer - Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The "paraphernalia" is Brunt's Brewery - interior view!
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