Railroad Cleanup Update – Friday, July 3
What a difference another workday makes! Friday marked a major milestone in our storm recovery efforts as the final large tree was removed from the railroad. While seeing the last of the major tree damage cleared is a tremendous accomplishment, it also revealed the extent of the remaining repairs that will be needed before trains can safely return to operation. With the debris gone, we now have a much clearer picture of the work ahead, including track repairs, grading, and other infrastructure that was hidden beneath the fallen trees.
Every day brings us one step closer, and we couldn't have reached this point without the incredible dedication of our volunteers. Thank you to everyone who has donated their time, equipment, and hard work over the past several weeks.
Friday also brought exciting progress beyond the cleanup. Container #3 was successfully moved into place, completing another important step in our future clubhouse and workshop project. Seeing the three containers in their final positions is an exciting milestone and a reminder that while we're rebuilding from the storm, we're also continuing to invest in the future of the railroad.
With the Independence Day weekend upon us, work will pause briefly before we resume tackling the remaining repairs and begin preparing for construction around the containers.
Our next workday is Saturday, July 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The focus will shift from cleanup to rebuilding as we begin repairs to the railroad. Depending on the size of our volunteer crew, we'll also continue organizing and working inside the containers to move the clubhouse and workshop project forward.
If you can join us, please bring plenty of water, your favorite tools, a lunch, and, most importantly, a great sense of humor. There's still plenty of work ahead before we can welcome everyone back to the railroad, but with every volunteer and every hour of work, we're getting closer.
Thank you to everyone who continues to lend a hand. We look forward to seeing everyone on July 11 as we begin the next chapter in restoring and improving our railroad together.
