Saturday September 17, 2011

This indeed be a day to remember for members and friends. As we celebrate Colorado Springs & Interurban Railway car #59

reaching the 50% level of restoration on its way to becoming a fully operational streetcar again. You will hear from several of

the wonderful people that have helped bring the car to this point, as well as some of the almost unbelievable stories about

the car that we have discovered as we have gone about the restoration of this one-of-a-kind car. Our Senior Restoration

Specialist will explain some of what is involved in returning a car that has been out of service for 79 years to a car that is

once again destined to do what it was built to do 110 years ago.

In addition our Birney, CS&IR #135, will be on display. The electrician responsible for the final wiring will be on hand for

Q&A.

This will be a combination of celebrating major progress on Car #59 as well as Members and Friends Day. With that in mind,

here are some of the items in store for you:

* Western BBQ Lunch will be available for purchase.

* Presentation about the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway from the Colorado Springs Restoration Crew of the Denver & Rio

Grande 1889, Pullman built tourist sleeping car and a tour of their new shop area.

* Museum of the Railway Worker; see the advances in the restoration of their 1938, Southern Pacific Dining car #10400.

* New displays in the Rock Island Museum

* See new displays in the Foundation museum and upgrades in our gift shop.

* Business meeting for PPHSRF members.

This will be a day you will NOT want to miss! You will receive a flyer or email by mid-August that will give you complete

details for this event.