Back at the railway after a couple weeks away for travel and stuff! Made an end-of-year shopping list for some spare parts/replacement parts for Franklin (as I have some budget left this year), did some measuring to start planning a new exhaust system in the new year since I had the pit free for the first time in awhile, and started planning for a location swap between him and another speeder I need to start restoring this winter.
Franklin’s going to hibernate this winter, and their friend the Woodings will come out to be in the shop while I remove all their wiring and build a whole new harness. Aiming to have that one fully restored by August.
Also #9 stopped in at the shop for a quick drink, they’ve been out running Christmas trains today and got thirsty :)
#choochoo
Also, on my way home I got stopped at a grade crossing and got to hear #9’s whistle for the first time! I rebuilt it a couple years ago during a slow day in the restoration process and it’s cool to finally hear it 😁 #choochoo