Bill Palmer is shown here in the last stages of an oil change in our GP-9, SP No. 3873. The 55 gallon drum has been hoisted high by the Museum fork lift operated by Ron Hyatt, V.P of Operations. Bill is better known as a steam locomotive expert having served as the Master Mechanic on the restoration of the 300 ton ATSF 4-8-4 No. 3751 for the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society several years ago. Bill's a machinist of rare talent and we are glad to have him as our Chief Mechanical Officer. Dave DiGiorgio Photo

Track 15 gets it's first resident as Rich Warner lifts our SD&AE speeder trailer mounted light crane on to the rails. The little crane had been sitting in the mud for years. Larry Rose provides ground assistance. Ken Hanson Photo