Every two years, the SoNo Switch Tower Museum pays tribute to the men and women who worked in tower service by hosting an operator reunion.  The 2026 reunion, held on June 20th, was extra special.  Not only did we pay tribute to the 30 former operators and other railroad employees who attended the event, but we celebrated the building that houses the museum.  On July 5, 2026, old Signal Station 44 turned 130 years old. 

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During the day, attendees caught up with old frends, socialized and talked towers.  Railroad employees have 1001 stories to tell and operators are no different.  For two hours before enjoying a steak dinner, reunion attendees shared their "war" stories.  As always, there were a lot of laughs, as well as discussions on various signal and operating rules.

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After a great dinner, attendees were treated a special cake that paid tribute to SS 44.  Four former operators who worked our tower cut the first slice.

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Thanks to everyone who attended the reunion and our members who worked so hard to make the 2026 operator reunion a big success.  Special thanks to Rich & Kathy Slinsky for preparing a terrific dinner for the whole gang.

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See you in 2028!