Locomotive Repair Services has made one trolley pole as a prototype for the electrical wire above the trolley. More are to follow.  It should be installed within the coming months next to recently constructed track.  The plans are then to install the new truck and wheels under the trolley which will ultimately be the power source and final truck assembly.  Until Maggie M is actually operating this will improve the static display's realism. 

 

Also added this year was a third member of the group on the trolley, the first male of the group, and he is the conductor.  The caboose has been entirely repainted inside and out and a diorama of the old Harvey House has been added courtesy of Pete Egan.

 

A special recognition plaque was added to the display this spring honoring one of the founding members, Jim Hubbard, and the plaza around the trolley is now known as "JIM HUBBARD PLAZA"

 

One new member of the trolley group has been taken in, that being CASEY JONES, who was adopted by Shirley and Charlie Brooks sometime back.  A little forlorn puppy about at death's door came to the trolley fence seeking shelter and help, and he made a good decision; he now lives the life of a king, at no other than Shirley Brooks' side.  Incidentally he is almost a recreation of a dog her dad had so many years ago and loved dearly.  He is now one of the Brooks family.

 

So, all of you are invited to participate as the progress continues towards restoration of the trolley.  While it has taken longer than anticipated, it has been a worth while project, and regardless of where it may end up in the restoration effort it has been a resounding success, another icon of Route 66 now, this time in the Sapulpa area.  Many visitors come by on a daily basis to take a tour of her, the Maggie M.  It adds to the charm of the community.