Work Session
May 16, 2026
Volunteers:
Everett Lueck
Joe Swan
Clint L.
Tucker Baker
David Hearne
Glen Armand
Accomplishments:
1. Tucker and David improved drainage around the planner mill and sawmill with David's mini excavator.
2. Glen Armand mocked up a future hand throttle for the M4.
3. M4 carburetor adjustments and other improvements.
4. Clint built a makeshift sand sifting box for railroad equipment. (Sand is used to improve traction on slick rails when needed)
5. New batteries for the M8 and M22.
Added
6. Road opened up and numerous trees were removed to the area near the church. Two more dumpsters loaded with scrap. An amusement park track pulled out from under the Planer mill and disassembled.
#7. Journal box covers built for the MOW former cane car flat cars.
Other:
1. More progress on the Santee River Hardwood #3 Heisler steam locomotive.
2. Thank you to the motorcycle group from Scott, LA that came for a tour and the many other visitors that came Saturday. Thank you Everett for showing them around.