Paradise Valley Railroad Projects
As of July 20, 2023
Task	The Work	Status, next steps,
Operations - Events	Sundays 12:30 – 2:30, now through Sep 25 Next work party: Fall Fair Sep 23-24 Ghost train Oct 28, 29; Santa train 1 weekend Dec 1/2 or 8/9	Going well
Top-priority Short-term Maintenance	Track: more test and level; adjust some switch springs Repair: Water wheel balance. Loco: Check headlight wiring (erratic ground return), All car wheels: Inspect for status, repair or replace as needed (some can be smoothed on the lathe, some by machining/replacing the “Tire” Handicap car: consider larger wheels to improve stability Visible Numbers on the most recent rolling stock	Loco oil was changed, drive puck ok, Works partly. Perhaps needs sealing to hold water better Dan replaced the Tender compressor switch RMI in Ventura CA has wheels
New Capabilities
Climax-outline e-loco with a follow-on air braked passenger car	- Two powered trucks, and two unpowered. Ordered at Artzberger’s shop; told RMI no orders anticipated at this time, - Will use a new 4qd Pro-160 controller and batteries from the interim; then need a soundcard - Why? Current Backup Locomotive: We are borrowing Dan’s ride-on powered ride-car.	Trucks ordered for pickup Oct 22 or later if necessary Going well, tows handicap car well.
Garden railroad for hobbyists and public to enjoy	Up high in the Station (Perhaps later, in a grove NW of the Banks shed. But the idea of expanding inside the station is gaining popularity)	Need a Lead. Should buy some track now for the diplays in the Quanset at Santa train
Infrastructure Upgrades	Plannng for grant submission to
Solid surface in station to avoid gravel kicked onto rails. 30’ long’ 3’ between tracks, 12-18’ outside tracks	Could be a pour, or patio stones, or patio pvc product Stones: 150 sq.ft. X $5/sqft = $750	Discussed Arpil 12 decided too big a project to do it right; will await to when ties need replacing
Narrow Lean-to on the north side of the old shed, for a loco and cars.	The two sheds are full. We need more room for any new or visiting rolling stock. Would connect to the hand-car track near the station.	When needed for visiting trains. The planned Climax e-loco with its braked passenger car can fit in the new shed along with the old loco and easy access car (both need charging)
Gutters for the Station roof, funnel the water into the water tower	Do a Plan, procure gutters, install	Need a Lead
Steam Donkey Upgrades	Paint the boiler and some winch parts Need to add decking and upgraded interpretive panels	- power wash and paint - Decking to be ordered with Anderson decking - Eight 8x11 signs installed July 2023
Add to the Model environment,	Any models welcome to enhance visual aspect of our ride.	continue water tower development to make it functional.
Extended track	The “Gisborne loop” – from our oldest loop over to near Myrtle Road, through the trees, then back through the grove to our oldest loop.	Low priority
Procurements
More Plastic Ties for track repairs and later expansion	Order and have shipped to Blaine pickup point and then get volunteer to pick up and deliver to PR.	Have quote $995US for 864 ties from Allen Models of Nevada and $620US from www.edgelogisticsinc.com for shipping to Blaine. (pallet holds 9 @48 tie boxes per layer. Dan may buy part of order)
Flatbar steel for track
Willingdon Trail	Replace steam donkey panel