Team Track & Transload Tuesday : 12-29-2020

The annual Valley Railway Christmas Tree Buy Back is underway at the Everett Team Track. Until several years ago, residents would commonly discard their old Christmas trees along the railway's right-of-way. This was often done from overpasses as trains moved along the line. No one really remembers how the tradition began, but railway officials have worked tirelessly to end it. In exchange for a used Christmas tree, Everett residents are given a $5 voucher that can be used at many local shops.

Good morning fellow team trackers!   Abrail that is quite a nice story regarding the buy back program for discarded Christmas trees.

A MOW crew is making use of the team track in Danlilu on the Mountain Division.  Looks like Buzzie need to close the door on the outhouse when in use, however, Slim and Cleavis pay no attention as they discuss what needs to be done.     Happy New Year to everyone!!  Be safe = Be well!  

"You can't put a price on tradition.", Elaine J. Hermanson. "My family has been tree tossin' since my grandfather was a little boy. We aren't going to stop for a measly five dollar coupon. Ten, maybe." 

@abbrail posted:

"You can't put a price on tradition.", Elaine J. Hermanson. "My family has been tree tossin' since my grandfather was a little boy. We aren't going to stop for a measly five dollar coupon. Ten, maybe."

Well Thomas there seems to be a learning curve to everything.  Hopefully next year the railroad will up the buy back price and tree tossing will become a thing of the past LOL!  Happy New Year to you!!!  

@abbrail

Thomas,

Humor me; I can't see the entire Kiddeland ad.  Was it listed as being on Northfield Road?

Lou N