Volunteers sought to help restore Carson City and Mills Park Railroad
With the goal of returning the railroad to operation this summer, the Carson City Railroad Association will be hosting Saturday track repair work sessions in Mills Park. CCRA would like to extend an invitation to any able-bodied volunteer willing to be a Gandy Dancer for a few hours on the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad.
The Carson and Mills Park Railroad, located in Mills Park, has delighted passengers in Carson City since 1982. Operated by CCRA volunteers, the two-foot gauge amusement railroad typically carries passengers during summer weekends.
Over the past several years, deterioration resulting from severe weather, deferred maintenance, and a limited pool of volunteers have at times limited the operations of the railroad. It was closed for repairs in summer 2018.
The first repair session is this Saturday, May 11. Work will occur on the worst 400 feet of track in the middle of Mills Park. Tasks generally include raising the rail, digging out the rotten ties, placing ballast (rock), driving bolts, and setting the rail back into gauge. Work generally occurs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will receive tickets for free train rides for the remainder of the summer.
This work session is open to interested participants and you do not need to sign-up, but you may be asked to sign a waiver of liability as requested by Carson City. We do ask participants to wear longs pants, long sleeves, closed toed shoes and to bring gloves, a hat, and sunscreen. There is a limited supply of shovels and other tools, so bringing your own is also encouraged. Water and will be on hand, but participants are also encouraged to bring their own food and water.
If you are unable to attend but still want to help, donations are accepted and can be made either directly to CCRA:
http://carsoncityrailroadassociation.org/
Or to our tax-exempt partner, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation:
http://www.carsoncityparks.org/
If you are interested or have questions, please email CCRA at carsoncityrailroadassoc@gmail.com.
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