Category: Railroad

The incredible A&TC Crew was hard at work Saturday putting the final polish on the railroad for the upcoming SWLS Fall Meet. Ken, Mark, Rob, Bob, Richard, Jim, David, Paul, John, Nick, Abby, and Stephen were all over the place deploying and checking lights, leveling the steaming bays, weed trimming, and checking the track. Stephen…

In preparation for the upcoming Fall Meet, the A&TC Crew tackled the track maintenance items – smoothing, levelling, and ballasting – wherever it was needed. Rick, John, Paul, Ken, James, and Stephen spent the morning pulling, knocking, and tamping spots in need over the entire length of the railroad. Lori had prepared a big pan…

A great crew arrived to tackle the vegetation that has grown up over the summer. There were also three cedar trees around the steaming bays that died after the previous winter and needed to be removed. Paul, David, Rob, John, Bob, Jim, Nick, and Stephen spent the morning cutting and trimming. Steaming bays were removed…

As time has allowed, Stephen has been working on the Dispatcher’s Tower and restroom building. He framed the roof and decking for the lower roof and the tower roof. The tower’s height presented unique challenges to reach the fascia with available ladders. A mister and fan provided ample cooling to work in the summer heat…

The A&TC Crew spent the hot July and August workdays focusing on the route for the expansion of the mainline. In July Ken, Stephen, James and Mark worked their way through the woods a couple of times to set the best curve to pass by San Patricio. Linda and Lori put out a high-class chili…

At the recent workday, the Crew focused on two goals: begin surveying for phase 2 and an afternoon NMRA Tour. Vance and Paul brought their coal burning steamers for the NMRA tour and Rick brought some extra riding cars. Paul also had his diesel on display as did Ken and his 4-6-2, 0-4-0, and Rusty.…

There was a flurry of activity this past weekend focused on the two new structures. At the Kitchen Shed, Mike, Mark, and John leveled (and re-leveled) the porch. They were able to set the cabinets in place got a smile from Linda. David and Bob inspected and lubricated every switch on the railroad. At the…

There was a mini run day on the 21st with Bill, Mark, and Debbie making their first visit to the A&TC. David’s parents also came to tour the railroad. Meanwhile, Rob and David took care of several track issues caused by a recent fast heat-freeze-heat weather event. Alexander arrived to help erect the walls for…

Saturday brought a lively mix of hard work, family energy, and a whole lot of sawdust out at the A&TC. Crew & Company Attendees included Stephen, Lori, Ken, Linda, John O, John T, Sophia, Roman, and Jojo. Young Roman and Jojo spent the morning on their own little adventure — visiting work crews, exploring the…

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…