November 20, 1999
The Millennium Run
The VOICE OF FORT ZUBE, Peter Bryan dispatches flawlessly. | The new station, under construction, is used for loading for the first time. |
Steps for the New Passenger Station is easily fabricated by "Drill Motor King" Jim Cash. | Passengers gather under the covered Passengers Loading Station, out of rain and sun. |
Engineer Maury Gibson and Conductor Keith Bailey load a train at the new station. | "All Aboard," says Station Master Walt Sumner to Engineer Claude Wiseman and his full load. |
Ginny Phillips stands beside the scale model roller coaster, provided by new member Michael Taylor to entertain the children. | Crew members, Art Magill, Keith Bailey, Maury Gibson, Gail Phillips, take a well deserved break. |
Miscellaneous Work and Run Days | |
Maybe this is how the pyramids were built. Doug Blodgett provides the horsepower to move the giant drill press, rolling it on pipes. Rear action belongs to Keith Bailey. | Construction commenced in October on the new addition to the station which will include restrooms and a covered pavillion. It will become the new passenger loading station and have ample parking facilities. |
Cleaning out the flues of this consolidation. Art McGill and Lee Balkum. | Taking on passengers. Lee Balkum at the Golden Spike Anniversary Meet October 23. |
Fred Springer Salado, TX with his 1-inch Alco RS3 | Master Track Builder(418) Al Beggs on David Hannah III's SD60M, and Stu Marion |
Pia Arrate Gandy Dancer Exceptionale, on David Hannah III's engine, freight is Dennis Grigassy | Alexander and Stephen Balkum on Carroll Enders' box cab. |
The last spike in the 3rd Rail! October 2, 1999. Walt Sumner, Mike Hales, Jim Cash. | Getting Ready for SWLS, the Thursday Work Crew. Gary Brothers, Gil and Virginia Freitag. |