June 25th Operations
What's this about Mike being a proud father? Read on...
Yes, the title is correct. The session was a standard gauge one. Seanna and Steve can be forgiven as they required a "loaner" locomotive for the session. Thanks to Garry for graciously loaning them his Annie. Steam still rules! Yabba dabba doo!
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Steve and Seanna signed up for Train 301/311.
This train traverses the entire IPP&W line westbound from Craig Leigh to Nelson Yard to Firgrove.
They are in the hole at Mount St. Helens. They will have to run around their train to conduct the facing moves at this location.
Since I was absent from the session, I asked Seanna and Steve if they could snap a few pics on my behalf for the blog. I also asked for a shot of the sign-up sheet for my information. Thanks to Chris E. for snapping the pics with Seanna's camera while she ran trains.
Paul is the Craig Leigh yardmaster. Here he is working Douglas Yard in the shade.
Indeed, along with Paul, we are so appreciative of those who sign up to work the yards. They don't get out on the high iron as much, but their role is vital to the smooth running of the railroad. Henk is looking down at his consist with Doug and Paul to his left.
Doug holds onto the pole in the shade as the three yardmasters, Henk, Paul and Gord organize the trains for the crews. Pat, aboard Passenger #2, looks on at the far right.
Henk also runs trains along the RP&M when not working the yard.
We also give a big note of thanks to Moe for running the yard at Firgrove. In this shot, he is with Doug at Bell. It's so good to see you out again, Doug!
Moe has done the milk run aboard Train 20 from Firgrove to Bell.
He chats with Doug as his train ascends the grade up to Firgrove.
Malcolm watches as Pat's Passenger #2 navigates the big curve to the west of Spruce.
Paul and Tom are in care of 327W from Glen Hammond to Craig Leigh. They are in the hole at Mercer awaiting the passage of Passenger #2. It is so nice to see Trevor out with the crew on this day!
Chris and Lela have signed on to the Pool Train, Pool Turn #15. Lela graciously gave up her spot in the cab to George who crewed with Chris. Lela then visited Doug Hayes' lovely wife, Ena. Looks like Fred is showing Doug Lake around the railroad.
The Pool Train and Passenger #2 meet at the depot in the Glen. The Pool Train takes the station track in order to switch out the industries here.
Later in the day, they are spotted shunting traffic at Bell before heading over to RP&M rails.
Earlier in the morning, Malcolm and Lawrence were spotted aboard Train 302/312 at Bell. Their train will traverse the entire road in an easterly direction.
302 meets The Pool Train at Watkins Siding between Bell and Peter's Pond.
Looks like a saw-by may be in order.
318's power spotted outside Ironwood.
318E is the eastbound turn from Glen Hammond to Craig Leigh. Steve and Garry are in control of this train at Mount St. Helens. They take the station track to await the departure of another train.
Paul and Tom aboard 327W, the other turn (Glen Hammond to Firgrove) are working the end of the branchline at Cedar Rock.
The rest of their train is on the track down in Peter's Pond.
We couldn't share a posting of a session without at least a couple of picture of Bob on the ore train.
He's eastbound out of Nelson Yard navigating the trestle.
My reason for my absence was to attend the Governor General's first inspection of the season of the Foot Guards. My daughter, Alison, was the Master of Ceremonies for the hour-long event. Here she is with my wife, Lisa.
She is standing at the podium under the entranceway delivering her address to the crowd.
The marching band came up the laneway.
While our Governor General, David Johnston, came out to inspect the servicemen and women.
Indeed, I am a proud father!
Next week, it will truly be narrow gauge!
Have a great week everyone.
Mike Hamer, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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