The focus for the day was split between the kitchen shed and the future restrooms, and from the moment folks arrived, the property buzzed with small tasks that added up to real progress.
The morning started with the kitchen shed. Stephen and John T climbed up to lay down the plywood deck, giving the structure a solid footing for the next stages. Just a few steps away, John O worked under the porch, fitting trim boards into place with the kind of care that makes a building look finished long before it actually is. Around the perimeter, James and Bob moved steadily along the edges, installing fascia boards all the way around.
Across the way, the restroom project saw its own burst of activity. Doug and Kathy lowered the pond liner into the toilet tank, smoothing it into place. Once it was set, Stephen, Sophia, and John T came over to help backfill the tank, shoveling and packing dirt until the structure sat firm and secure. And throughout it all, David stayed in motion as the day’s gopher — hauling tools, fetching materials, and keeping everyone supplied.
When lunchtime rolled around, Linda had a warm meal ready, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath. During the break, James brought out a special piece for show‑and‑tell: the finished plaque for the upcoming Golden Spike ceremony, a polished reminder of how far the railroad has come.
The afternoon picked up right where the morning left off. Over at the restroom tank, John O, Sophia, Doug, and Kathy built the frame for the tank lid, adding another piece to the puzzle. Back at the kitchen shed, James, Stephen, John T, and Bob pushed the building forward in a big way, completing the fascia, installing the soffit, and finishing the roof decking before the day wrapped up.
It was the kind of day the A&TC is built on — steady work, shared purpose, and the satisfaction of seeing a railroad grow one task at a time.
Photo by Linda
Photos by David
Photos by Stephen
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