Jim HenryJul 22, 20101 minJuly 21, 2010 - Prep for Convention:Temp Tracks: The photo shows a temporary yard that has been constructed south of Orchard to accommodate some of the rolling stock expecte...
Jim HenryJul 9, 20102 minJuly 8, 2010 - Steaming Bays:One of the major construction projects in preparation for the Discover Live Steam Convention is the addition of a turntable/lift and 12 s...
Jim HenryJun 26, 20101 minJune 25, 2010 - Grain Elevator:An impressive grain elevator has been erected at Vandercarr.
Jim HenryJun 19, 20101 minJune 18, 2010:Storage Tracks: The storage tracks on the south end of Barney yard have been rearranged so that a track could be added (three switches a...
Jim HenryMay 1, 20102 minApr 30, 2010It's been a busy week preparing for the first meet this weekend. The track, steaming bay, etc. have been cleaned up and Dick mowed the ...
Jim HenryApr 25, 20101 minApr 24, 2010In spite of the periods of light rain much was accomplished this weekend including a lot of track work in the main yard and removal of mo...
Jim HenryApr 18, 20101 minApr 17, 2010Another busy work weekend. The shed door finally closes properly--- several years after it was moved--- it's amazing what a real carpent...
Jim HenryApr 15, 20101 minApr 14, 2010The Roundhouse is nearing completion ---- just the doors, associated trim and a little electrical to go. It should be completed by the e...
Jim HenryApr 11, 20101 minApr 10, 2010: First Ever Discover Live Steam Convention NoticeThe first ever Discover Live Steam convention will be held at Mill Creek Central July 29 - Aug 1. Check the Discover Live Steam webs...
Jim HenryMar 29, 20101 minMar 29, 2010It was another productive weekend --- the gang made 25 track panels, cleaned up debris and prepared the walls in the bathroom for paintin...
Jim HenryMar 15, 20101 minMar 15, 2010 - RoundhouseThe work party this weekend made great progress as did the old guys today All the track panels Brody made are now installed and we need ...
Jim HenryMar 8, 20101 minMar 8, 2010 - Work WeekendQuite a few folks showed up for the work weekend. Accomplishments include hanging the big cabinet in the steaming bay and the constructi...
Jim HenryMar 8, 20101 minMar 7, 2010 - Tracks Ahead VideoThe video shot by Tracks Ahead in July of last year is now available on line. Click the image on the right to access the Tracks Ahead we...
Jim HenryMar 1, 20101 minFeb 28, 2010 - MCC LoggersThis year the logging locomotive meet will be held at Eagle Point Railroad in Dunlap Tennessee. A look at the EPRR track layout (http:/...
Jim HenryFeb 23, 20101 minFeb 22 - Prototype SnowplowBruce Werner emailed a video of a prototype snow plow operating in North Dakota - click the image to view the video. The videos from Feb...
Jim HenryFeb 18, 20101 minJan 18, 2010 - RoundhouseWe took advantage of the first thaw this winter to install the 23 4X4 posts for the roundhouse. All the holes except one were 3 feet ...
Jim HenryFeb 7, 20101 minFeb 6, 2010 - SnowstormThe snow fell and fell and fell. Then the power went out. However, neither snow nor loss of power will deter the trains at Mill Creek C...
Jim HenryFeb 1, 20101 minFeb 1, 2010 - RoundhouseWe continue to work on the roundhouse. We also are learning valuable lessons. For example, today we learned that loose damp ballast is...
Jim HenryJan 5, 20101 minJan 5, 2010 - RoundhouseThe roundhouse design is essentially complete. The location in the lower yard is shown in sketch at the right (click to enlarge). Dick a...
Jim HenryJan 1, 20101 minJan 1, 2010: HAPPY NEW YEAR!Vanderkarr Meat Packers: This past fall Bob Vanderkarr installed the Vanderkarr Meats plant in the Vanderkarr Industrial area. Others are...
Check out Mill Creek Central Railroad's 2021 Event Calendar 2021 Mill Creek Central Railroad Events Volunteer Spring Work & Run Fri. - Sun. May 14 - 16 Memorial Day Mee...
Jim Henry date time-to-read.short-label Check out Mill Creek Central Railroad's 2021 Event Calendar 2021 Mill Creek Central Railroad Events Volunteer Spring Work & Run Fri. - Sun. May 14 - 16 Memorial Day Mee...
Jim Henry date time-to-read.short-label Last Scheduled Work Session of the Year Come join us on Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th for our last scheduled work session of the year. While cleanup is going well we co...
