Big trip to Niagara Falls last weekend–first time the car has been out in about 4 months, and first trip after a wheelset changeout, and a few assorted repairs/upgrades. Happy to say, the car did well and the passengers were happy. Seems like the car is ready for it’s big trip to Chattanooga in about two weeks.
Sunnyside Yard at night. Attached to shore power, the Mount Vernon waits to be switched onto the train to Niagara Falls.
While folks were out having a great time around Niagara Falls (passengers went to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Lewiston), the Amtrak crew spent a few hours with Owner Jack fixing a sewage dump valve that had gotten stuck, and servicing the batteries. We slept on the car at the station and gave the whole plumbing system a workout every morning.
One of the weekend’s big highlights was visiting Niagara College’s student run restaurant, winery and brewery.
The student brewery at Niagara College. The building on the left is where their eight barrel system is located. The one on the right is the warehouse and tasting room.
It’s slightly out of town from Niagara-on-the-Lake, but certainly worth the visit.