10-05: The first set of pictures show the props in daylight. Something gets lost when there is ample light.
10-20: This is more like it -- pictures of the engines or rolling stock.
The unusually dry weather caused a thick layer of mud on No 12. After applying a water soluble degreasing agent, Matt W uses the pressure washer to get the boiler shell and running gear presentable.
10-21: What would a weekend at the MCRR be like if there wasn't track work! Some recently installed ties needed a bit more ballast to keep the rails level.
The two steam engines were outside the shop getting ready to be fired for the evening.
Before pulling a consist, the engines are taken for a few laps to get the hot side components up to temperature. Matt W fires the 12 while Dustin B runs the loco.
10-22: A big draw at the North Village is the large skeleton character. Who is inside? Hint: see yesterday's fireman.
A few long exposure pictures of the locomotives waiting for passengers at the North Village.
10-29: Various pictures in and around the shop before the first trains.
10-30: All done. No. 12's boiler is emptied in anticipation of its wash.
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