On April 28th and 29th the Sumpter Valley Railroad held its annual Safety Weekend and all in attendance agreed that it was one of the best we had held in years. This year focused less on book work and more on the hands on aspect of operations and safety. Attendees were coached in locomotive operations, train handling, routine maintenance and servicing, and even got a chance to familiarize themselves with our switcher locomotive number 110. Breakfast and lunch were provided on both days, Sunday being served by Linda Raney out of the Western Railway Preservation Society's newly refurbished 1883 vintage Denver & Rio Grande Western outfit car number 04951. In addition, the weather was excellent, and much progress was made on minor projects around the yard as well as routine maintenance on the passenger equipment and locomotives.
If you were unable to attend this years Safety Weekend be sure to mark your calendar for next spring as attendance is mandatory for operating crews. CLICK HERE for more information on membership and volunteering.
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