Where Are All The Men?

Ann, Thea and Raphaella

Today, the museum had an all-female staffing crew for only the second time in its history. Raphaella Banholzer-Donati served as Goleta Short Line engineer, joined by Ann Winter as conductor. In the Trackside Shop, Thea Cremers handled clerking duties.

It was back on Aug. 22 that the train ride and shop were covered for the first time by a team of three or more that didn't include any men. On that day, Ayse Taimuty took care of the museum store and Visitor Center, while Raphaella and Ann again kept the train-ride running.