The Museums recently donated live steam Pacific was successfully tested on air today at the shop.? A small air compressor was used to run the engine back and forth for about 5 or so feet.? The engine performed well, and the next step will be to have a more thorough test done by a local live steam group.

New LED lighting.

The LED lighting is much brighter.

Garry E. and Ken continued to work on the electrical upgrades in the display area, and as of today, all but 1 fluorescent fixture has been removed and replaced by very efficient LED flood lights.? The new LED lights draw less than 5 amps for the entire room! The new lights are “daylight” and are much brighter and safer (for the artifacts) than the flourescents. As time goes on, all lighting will be converted to LED, including the display cars.? Eventually, new lights will also be added to the shop area for safety during evening events.

New paint and an office door.

Wayne M scraped and painted the wall just as you enter the display area. The holes in the brick will soon be repaired as well. Wayne G has been installing doors on the storage room, and our small office.

Things are really starting to come together, and we hope to have even more visible changes for our visitors by the time the May open weekend rolls around.