Memorial Day Weekend

Sorry for the delay, but here are my pictures from last weekend, with the WWII re-enactment and the Memorial Day service.

Saturday

Cars 319 and 309 operated all day. I was the motorman, Dan and Chris Buck were the conductors.

The day started with a briefing for all the participants out in the wye. Safety first, these are real trains!

Besides the various uniformed soldiers, there were a lot of civilians in period outfits.


And antique vehicles of various sorts. Soldiers could often be seen riding around on bicycles.













And here's an American detachment on their way to the front on the 319.

The GB&W car got a quick coat of olive drab to disguise it as a hospital car. This is an improvement over the faded yellow, I believe.

On Saturday evening, in my capacity as society columnist, I dropped in briefly at the USO dance being held in the old Legion hall in Union. A good time was had by all!

Sunday

The wood cars did not leave the barn on Sunday, due to the weather reports. It rained heavily for much of the day, with thunder and lightning. For part of the time, the West End Jazz Band was playing in the smoker of the 749, as seen here while the rain falls steadily. I worked the Zephyr for most of the day.

Monday

Monday was much better. The band is playing in their usual location under the pavilion.

And then there was a women's baseball game out near the Springfield Ave. stop.

And a Memorial Day service in honor of all those who gave their lives to defend our country.