Thank you to these corporations and individuals that Provided Financial Support for hosting the WP train:
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
- United Transportation Union
- Jim Dobbas, Inc - Newcastle
- Lyle Brown — PSRHS
- Daylight Sales — Sacramento
- Dave & Gayle McClain — PSRHS & FRRS
- Peter & Rene Hills — PSRHS
- Shirley Belleville — PSRHS
- Roger Staab — PSRHS
- Dick & Helen Wayland — CAHS
- Steve Perry — railroad history enthusiast
Thank you to these Colfax Businesses that provided very helpful Support for Train Crew meals and logistical Support for hosting the WP train:
- The Deli at Sierra Market — Colfax
- Dine and Dash Café — Colfax
- TJ’s Roadhouse — Colfax
- Todd’s Excavating — Colfax
- Idaho-Maryland Mining Corp — Grass Valley
- RJ Miles — Colfax
- Don Robinson Sand & Gravel — Auburn
- Plaza Tire and Auto — Colfax
Thank you to the BBQ crew who brought us all together to celebrate the effort and success:
- Vance Mahon and Dave Kish were the head chefs with Ken Herron and Frank Bauer assisting.
- Placer County District Attorney Scott Owens donated all the tables chairs, paper goods, etc.
- The serving crew were Nancy Mahon, Linda Kish and Linda Bauer
Thank you for the businesses and individuals who donated raffle items to assist our fundraising efforts:
- Tony Hesch
- Lyle Brown
- Shirley Belleville
- Jim Wood
- Tim O’Brien — artist, Grass Valley
- Don Robinson Sand & Gravel — Auburn
- Plaza Tire and Auto — Colfax
- Stephen Chandler — artist, Auburn
- Ken Yeo
Thank you to Wendell and Philip Jacob for offering your fine Colfax Theater for the film fest to enhance our Railroad Days event.
We appreciate the support and liaison with our local City and County staff for their helpfulness in making all this easier for us:
- Karen Pierce — City of Colfax
- Lieutenant Andrew Scott and Deputy Andrew Buchanan — Placer County Sheriff Dept
- Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery and the Placer County Dept of Public Works for “helpful stuff”
Finally, Thank You to these organizations that we enjoyed partnering with to make the appearance of the WP train a reality:
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Operation Lifesaver
- Feather River Railroad Society