Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Due to tightening of COVID-19 restrictions, this year's Granite Farms Estates Train Room Open House was limited to two visitors at a time and restricted to Independent Living residents; no guests. A sign-up sheet was provided by Jan B, Director of Life Engagement. Between the hours of 15:00-17:00, there were eight 15-minute slots, allowing 16 visitors per day over four days.
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Photo from 2019 was used on the flyer
announcing the 2020 Train Room Open House (KSS) |
The Open House flyer warned that this is a "work in progress."
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| "Bare" Mountain (KSS) |
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| Coal mining operation at the base of the mountain (KSS) |
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| Freight station "along the wall" |
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| We haven't yet added "water" to the stream |
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| The "other" side of the tracks (KSS) |
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| Railroad crossing (KSS) |
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| View cross town (KSS) |
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| Industrial section of town (KSS) |
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| Power plant |
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| Steam locomotive barn with access to coal and water |
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| Diesel fuel facility |
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| General view from the railroad yard (KSS) |
Here are some videos following a freight train.
Sunday, December 27, 2020
We had 57 visitors, including some walk-ins and folks who came on the wrong day or at the wrong time. However, it all worked out for all those who wanted to see the GFE Train Room.
