Workshop and Clubhouse Workday Recap for Saturday, May 30th
The weather cooperated perfectly on Saturday, allowing another productive work session at the railroad. Crew members Wes, John, Norm, Darryl, and Robby continued making steady progress on Container #2, focusing on finishing work that included fishing, floor repairs, framing, and installation of the back wall.
With each workday, the transformation of Container #2 becomes more apparent. The completion of the back wall and continued interior improvements represent important milestones as the project moves from structural work toward the finish phase. The team's efforts are helping build momentum, and the goal over the next several work sessions is to accelerate the finish work inside Container #2 so it can be put into service as soon as possible.
At the same time, planning continues for the relocation of Container #3. The objective is to have Container #3 moved into position over the coming weeks, allowing the next phase of improvements to begin and ensuring that progress on the overall project continues without interruption.
To keep this momentum going, we could use additional volunteers on upcoming workdays. If you are available, please consider coming out and lending a hand. There are also several tasks that can be tackled outside of scheduled work sessions by small groups. Current needs include installing rebar in the cinder block ramp leading to the container, mixing and pouring concrete into the blocks, continuing finish work inside Container #2, and a variety of other project tasks like track repair.
If you have a few hours available and would like to organize a crew between planned workdays, your help can make a significant difference. Contact Robby with any questions. Every completed task brings us one step closer to finishing Container #2, moving Container #3 into place, and advancing the long-term goals of the railroad.
Our next workday is planned for June 13th with a focus on completing the end wall and building and installing ceiling frames for the container. Don’t forget that our June 13th workday is also a planned club meeting at 1 p.m.
