SCSRA Booth
Our booth will be at the end of one of the cabooses. We're not sure
if they will be spotted into the fenced area, but we expect them to be
at least by Friday right before RRdays.
What To Bring
What to Wear:
- If possible, Brakemen's clothing!
- If not possible, your Orange Staff Shirt from last year,
if you have it (Dan and Jeff might have more left;
e-mail them
and ask).
- If you don't have an orange or similar shirt, wear
white shirt and dark pants (the usual car attendant outfit), or
engineer coveralls.
There is no 'official' outfit, really, so just
use common sense, or ask Sue if you
need guidance.
Food, Water: An ice chest with ice will be available, but
we won't be providing drinks. Bring your own sodas or water, and we'll
keep it cool for you.
Money, Valuables: You'll want money to buy things and food,
but do not leave purses or wallets or
backpacks with valuables UNATTENDED in the booth.
We're not going to be able to watch everyone
and everything with visitors to attend to,
and cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Caboose Info
And as you know, our CABOOSES will be
at Railroad Days!
Also, George's caboose will likely be there.
This means our main focus will be giving caboose tours.
Read up on our artifacts.
We'll have handouts available
but you should know some of the basic facts for each car:
- AT&SF 999110
[click for ALL details; summary below]
- Built by the American Car and Fountry Co. in 1928
- It's a Cupola (KOO-puh luh) caboose, which refers to the
lookout raised above the car roof.
- Donated to SCSRA by Pacific Rail Industries in 1989
- Remember to help
guests up and down from the cupola seats.
- SP 4049
[click for ALL details; summary below]
- Built by Pacific Car and Foundry of Renton, WA, in 1961
at cost of $19K
- It's a Bay Window-style caboose, refering to the
central area on each side where the car is built out to
allow an unobstructed view from the central
windows, up and down the car
- Originally equipped w/7 rotating chairs, 2 two-person reversible chairs in bay windows, but modernization reduced seating to 5 rotating and
2 rotating in bay windows.
- Donated to SCSRA by Pacific Rail Industries in 1989
- George's Caboose: CRSX 1002
- The CRS stands for Coast Rail Services. The X is there because
it's a privately owned car.
- Originally with the Burlington Northern (BN), CRSX 1002 saw
service in the Pacific Northwest. It was originally painted green
with yellow ends.
- The caboose was built in 1980.
- George bought the caboose in 1996 in Spokane, WA. He
had it completely rebuilt and repainted, and it is now 100% operational
and in pristine-like condition.
- This working caboose is a cupola type. Remember to help
guests up and down from the cupola seats.
Money Handling
- $10 will purchase
a free SCSRA T-shirt (while supplies last)
- $20 will purchase our caboose move DVD (again, while supplies last)
- A $25 or more donation includes a Membership for 2007, as well
as a free T-shirt (again, while supplies last)
and several train-themed post cards.
- Make out a receipt for each donation and purchase.
- Mike V will have a cash box for donations and sales.
- You don't have to collect tax; Mike
figures that out later.
Selling Memberships
Should you sell memberships for SCSRA?
- Sure!
-
Remind anyone who qualifies for the membership that
we are on a CALENDAR year, and their membership is for the remainder of the
year only.
We are not giving a free extra year any longer.
Track Work
Track work is currently on permahold.
Dan, Jeff, wouldn't you say that?
2007 Staffing Schedule
I'M GUESSING BASED ON LAST YEAR.
We may not have to staff George's caboose; will update this when I
know.
Let me know if I must adjust your participation
You may note my name is
missing from the schedule. I'm unsure about being able to attend due to
family health problems.
Saturday May 5
A.M. Setup (report 6:30-7 A.M.)
Dan Price (Track display)
Jeff Barrow (Track display)
Darlene Sexton (Track display)
Greg Smith (Booth setup)
Jim Hoffmann (Booth setup)
Elliot Alper, Roving Photographer
Cash drawer setup, around 8 a.m.: Mike Vitale
9-noon
Booth:
Mike Vitale (cash drawer)
Gordon Bachlund
ATSF 999110:
Jeff Barrow
Dan Price
SP 4049:
Bob Bennett
Elliot Alper
CSRX 1002
Mike DiCerbo
Jim Hoffmann
noon-2:30 p.m.
Booth:
Mike DiCerbo (cash drawer)
ATSF 999110:
Jeff Barrow
Dan Price
SP 4049:
Bob Bennett
Elliot Alper
CSRX 1002
Jim Hoffmann
Greg Smith
2:30-5 p.m.
Booth:
Jim Hoffmann (cash drawer)
ATSF 999110:
Jeff Barrow
Dan Price
SP 4049:
Bob Bennett
Elliot Alper
CSRX 1002
Mike DiCerbo
Greg Smith
Evening and Overnight -
FRED Sez:
This year we have 24/3 coverage from the Fullerton Police and Disneyland. I
would guess that Friday night would be have some all-night workers in the
cabooses etc. as we did last year. Others might not be necessary this year
but are always welcome.
Sunday May 6
9-noon
Booth:
Gordon Bachlund
Jim Hoffmann (cash drawer)
ATSF 999110:
Jeff Barrow
Dan Price
SP 4049:
Charles Forsher
Elliot Alper
CSRX 1002
Mike DiCerbo
Greg Smith
noon-2:30 p.m.
Booth:
Greg Smith (cash drawer)
ATSF 999110:
Jeff Barrow
Dan Price
SP 4049:
Charles Forsher
Elliot Alper
CSRX 1002
Jim Hoffmann
Mike DiCerbo
2:30-5 p.m.
Booth:
Greg Smith (cash drawer)
Jim Hoffmann
ATSF 999110:
Jeff Barrow
Dan Price
SP 4049:
Charles Forsher
Elliot Alper
CSRX 1002
Mike DiCerbo
Charles Forsher
Teardown (5-6:30 p.m.)
Booth teardown:
Charles Forsher
Jim Hoffmann
Greg Smith
Mike DiCerbo
Dan Price
Jeff Barrow
and whoever else is still around to help
Cash drawer close: Mike Vitale
Thanks for volunteering!