PUTNAM — The Gertrude Chandler Warner Boxcar Children’s Museum re-dedication will take place at 11 a.m. April 30.
And volunteers are still needed. Pat Hedenberg, Boxcar director, said: “Volunteers Wanted — Do you have 2 ½ hours once a month from May to October? The Gertrude Warner Boxcar Museum in Putnam is looking for people to work one shift per month from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday. It’s easy and training will be provided. Call Renee at 860-974-0325.”
Following major repairs the genuine 1928 rail car houses artifacts about the life and times of the fictional children’s characters Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden.  The public is welcome to join us for the ribbon cutting and comments by Mayor Barney Seney, the Putnam Town Historian, Bill Pearsall and others, followed by light refreshments.
Greg Morissette of Trackside Restorations and his team will be honored at the dedication. They have spent three years restoring the Boxcar, peeling the wooden slats down to the 1928 steel frame. Morissette fabricated missing metal parts, replaced the outer-wood sheathing and flooring and repaired the sheet metal roof.
Chabot Electrical replaced the electrical wiring and the new door and window donated by Shawn Sullivan. The handicap ramp was donated by National Seating & Mobility NE and installed by local Putnam resident Rob Baummuller.
Following the dedication the GCW Boxcar Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May through October and other times by special arrangement.  For further information call 860-207-6044.

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