2024 Photos
April 27, 2024 WORKDAY
Tunnel Progress!
The first completed section was
moved from the temporary site to the
excavation using a riding car.
A few limbs and posts were in the way.
Some limbs required drastic measures
All was going well until……
(The crew has much experience in re railing cars)
Then it was time to carry the section.
Were there any sore muscles on Sunday?
Ballast is spread
(Notice the tunnel section is on its way)
The end is in sight!
Perfect!
(ie Railroad level)
First train through the first section!
Back row James Balmer, Denis Larrick, Jaxton Andres, Jerry Andres, Chuck Balmer,
Steve Chromik, Don Frozina, Ed Habel
Front row Rick Weber, Jim Keith
Not pictured Bill Mense, Julie Balmer and Dave Sams
Dearborn County’s finest!
The first tunnel section is in place thanks to
a hard working crew.
April 8, 2024 Eclipse at the track
3:05PM sunlight is not as strong and colors are off.
3:08PM 100% Venus is lower in the tree
3:09PM it was dark!
Venus!
March 23 2024 workday
Progress was made on the Tunnel Project
DF and DH cut the rebar
DS helps DF look busy
JB,EH,DL,CB (related)and PE completed the excavation.
The dirt cooperated! Digging went well.
PE drove from Tennessee to participate!
A good day’s work!
Next up, cement blocks and rebar.
Section framework completed and the project
is fully funded!
Not pictured RH and JB(related)
March 20 2024 at the track
DL continues the 420 month inspection
Daffodils and Grape Hyacinths
planted many years ago
1/1/24 New Year’s Day
It was a bit cold but several carloads
of visitors made it.
1/1/24 First Snowdrops Ever!
The first appearance of the green
Hummingbird! The red one is in
another picture. They were a hit!
Thanks Rick!
The Goose will soon be in it’s
10th year at the track.
Grandpa and Craig learning how to
drive the Red Hummingbird.
Craig can just barely reach the floor!
Annual visitors
He has the hang of it!
Hummingbird builder Rick instructing
visitor.
Craig riding Rick
Craig even had time to ride his Dad around.