Heavy winds disrupt PB&J Railroad Open House

March 4, 1894^*

Fosterville (AP) - Once again, the much-anticipated PB&JRR Open House had to be postponed - this time due to heavy winds (and threat of rain). Damage was fairly heavy along the PB&JRR, ranging from minor barrels and cans blowing about, to buildings knocked down and trains derailed.

Pictured at right is the damage done to the brand new tipple at the Triple T Mining Company, installation of which was complete only days ago.

William "Billie" Fosterson of the Triple T Mining Company exclaimed, "We must be jinxed! I'd have been better of making that trip to Chicago."

James Trevorsky, Fosterville Section Manager for the PB&JRR, explained, "The #30 was taken out a few minutes ago to test weather conditions - and two cars were immediately derailed in the very heavy winds". Prudence dictates that we postpone the Open House to a future date and time."

When asked about a next date and time, Mr. Trevorksy indicated that the PB&JRR officials would be studying the weather carefully in an attempt to make a mid-week determination.



^*For actual year, add 107

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