Newsletter v12 No 2 2014

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November 20

VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2

TRAIN ORDERS by Morris Gould, Executive Director September and traveled to Rosenberg, TX, via BNSF tracks. As discussed below, this was the first of several practice evacuation runs to be sure the Museum’s equipment can be evacuated in the event of another hurricane. I am also happy to report that further significant restoration progress has been made at the Museum. The display cars have been restored and new displays have been installed. In October the annual model train show was held. Again Board member Steve Barkey was in charge of the event and he again succeeded in securing layouts in many scales, and many vendors, to fill the People’s Gallery.

FRANK MOHLER MEMORIAL In the last issue of this newsletter we informed readers of the passing of one of the Museum’s most dedicated volunteers, Frank Mohler. We are pleased to announce that a tree has been planted on the Museum grounds in his memory. 2014 is almost history. The Museum has had a good year. I thank each of you for your support of the Museum this past year. We had a number of changes this year. My right hand gal, Sandi moved back home to be with her Mom, children and grand kids. She will be back to help with any large events and our almost never-ending FEMA work. Lauren Llanes came on board this last May and is feeling like old shoes: fits good and can wear all day. Amanda Vance quit to be a full time mom and Ellen Ferrill came on board in April to take Amanda’s place. She has a full time job with rebuilding the exhibits and helping me with my spelling. Ticket agent Mary Firebaugh moved to Dallas. Jessica Flisowski replaced her and is now working with Betty and Crystal in the gift shop and West Ticket Office. I am pleased to report that our passenger consist – the two F-units and 3 coaches – left Galveston on 20


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