Saturday, December 21st
On Saturday, the CMRR ran 5 Holiday Specials with all trains at or near capacity with 395 riders. Saturday's crew: Earl Pardini-Engineer, Ray Farrell-Conductor, Mark Glaser-Brakeman, John Marino and Tyler Carelli-Flagmen, Karen Vogel, Ron Epstein, Alex Sorenson - Car Attendants, Walt Otto-Trainman, Dakin and Mrs. Morehouse-Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mimi Pardini , Neil and Kathy Isabelle-Musicians, Peter Fluchere - TA.
In Phoenicia, George Peck, Al Johnson, Dave Heick and Joe Michaels made repairs to engine 29.
Sunday, December 22nd
On Sunday, crews hosted record crowds on the Kingston specials for a total 454 passengers. John Patane-Engineer, Walt Otto-Conductor, Tony Bochinno-Brakeman, Tyler Carelli, Tom Whyte, John Marino-Flagmen, General Trainee-Jessie Gabron, Peter Fluchere-TA, Mark Glaser-Trainman, Santa-Edwin Winstanley, Karen Vogel, Pat Smalley, Alex Sorenson, Neil Remsen-CA, Tom Johnson, Neil and Kathy Isabelle, Earl and Mimi Pardini musicians
Sunday morning, Earl Pardini, Neil Remsen, Tom Whyte, John Marino, Mark Glaser did track work west of C-9 before the first train.
Ernie Hunt
Volunteer Coordinator
CMRR