Since the start of construction in 2008, the G&O has always planned to have a paved walkway surrounding the display. This goal was achieved during the first two weeks of January 2021. Pavers were professionally laid between January 4 and 14.
This is a very big deal! It took 10 years for the club to raise the money for this project. The crew always felt that it was necessary to have this done by a paving company because the club members had neither the talent, tools, or the youth to cut and lay a ton of paving stones.
Guests and crew members will no longer be walking in water and mud during rainy train shows. (Yes, the G&O does run both O and G gauge trains in the rain.) The walkway has been raised 6 to 9 inches. This gives everyone a much better view of the display. It also allows children better access to touch the trains but that is risk that is taken when operating a public display.
The paver color is shown in the last photo. We feel that it goes well with overall color of the San Leandro Depot.
Here are some before and after photos. NH Joe
