-SVRy News-

May 2009
	A new book on the Sumpter Valley Railway was released by Arcadia Publishing on May 18th 2009. Authors Alfred Mullett and Leonard Merritt plan to be at the railroad July 4th weekend to sign and sell the books. The book will also be available at the railroad and other local and regional book sellers. Alfred has also provided a 120 year anniversary advertisement for the Sumpter Valley Railway. Book.pdf (4.64 MB) Advertisement.pdf (1.53 MB)
	Memorial Day weekend is the start of the 2009 season! Passengers are boarding the first train to leave Sumpter on May 23rd.
	The train is crossing Austin Street. Head Brakeman Lon Wall heads for the cab.
	The train drifts South from Sumpter Depot.
	The second train of the day on May 24th is approaching Sawmill Gulch Road.
	Mikado #19 and cars at the end of the track at Sumpter Depot.
December 2008
	First Christmas train is ready to leave McEwen Depot on December 13th. Light snow and a temperature in the mid-twenties.
	Leaving the McEwen Yard. A festively decorated Caboose #5 brings up the rear.
	SVRy steam engine #19 leads the train through the old gold dredge tailings west of McEwen.
	The train is approaching Sawmill Gulch road crossing. Following #19 is business car #100, coach #20, a rider gondola, coach #1110, and Caboose #5.
	The train crosses Sawmill Gulch road, headed for Sumpter.
	Engine #19 is blowing its whistle as it approaches the Austin Street crossing at the Sumpter Depot.
	Santa awaits the arrival of the train at Sumpter Depot.
	A family enjoys the festive interior of Business Car "Leviathan".
	Santa waves to the train as it leaves the Sumpter Depot.
	End of the line at Sumpter Depot. Engine #19 takes a break as passengers unload.
	How about a sleigh ride through snowy Sumpter?
	SVRR Vice President Casey Carlson and Santa at Sumpter Depot.
	A snow covered Sumpter Depot in the early morning.
	Monday December 22nd started out clear and cold. SVRR President Taylor Rush prepares Coach #20 and Business car #100 for winter storage.
September 2008
	New website completed and uploaded to new server Sept. 13th. Website designed and completed by Jaimie Roberts, Graphic Designer. Steve Christy helped with updating information and supplying pictures and files. Hosting space provided by Robert Courtenay at www.jitterjunction.com.

2007 News