Hillcrest Shops

Continuing our last post about the yearly inspection of our rolling stock. After cleaning and blow drying, the truck here inspected and repaired if needed. They are then lubicated and installed back under the cars and rolled out for the air test. From here we move on to the body work.

With our busy holiday season now in full swing, here is the first posting showing just how we maintenance our rolling stock before our holiday events. Each car is given it's own inspection checklist when they are rolled into the shop where the cars are lifted and the trucks removed. The trucks are then hand scrubbed with Sean magic degreasing mix and pressure washed before inspection can start.

Normally I would post about another project rolling into our shop but this one was dropped off on pallets. :-( Built by John Coit in 1903 for the 18" gauge Eastlake Park in Los Angeles, California. It was the first of three locomotives he would build. The next two were 18" gauge 2-6-2s built for running on the Venice Beach Railway. Today Venice Beach #2 can be experienced at the Billy Jones Wildcat Railway in Los Gatos, California as their #2 spot. The #1903 didn't have as l...ucky an outcome and has changed hands many times over the years. At one point it was converted to a gas-mechanical drive which led to the loss of the drive wheels and axles. For now, part of it is here at the shop as we work with the latest owner to develop a plan of action to return it to steam. A long-term project to be sure.

Remember folks, tomorrow’s the day. 9 AM Friday is your last chance to get Pajama Night tickets for this season. Good luck and we look forward too seeing you at this years event. https://www.google.com/search

You told us and we listened! Here are the NEW dates we added on to our Pajama night schedule. December 2,3,4 the 8th and the 16th! Tickets go on sale this Friday the 11th at 9:AM. Thanks again and we hope to see you at Pajama Night 2019. http://www.hillcrestreedley.com/node/36

Due to overwhelming response to this year's "Pajama Nights," we are considering expanding our schedule to accommodate those who were unable to get tickets for the original dates. Here are the additional dates under consideration: Nov. 30 through Dec. 5 and Dec. 16. In the "Comments" below, please tell us which of these dates would suit you. After we hear from you, we'll announce our additional "Pajama Nights" dates and post them on this Facebook page and on our main webpage..., https://www.hillcrestreedley.com/pajama-christmas. You can then purchase tickets through the main webpage. Thanks for your support - we'll see you there!