operation of the heritage railroad has always been conducted entirely by volunteers, supplemented by a paid office manager. track upgrading has been assisted by matching grants, totalling over $1.6 million since 1994. the railroad museum has rescued two historic railroad structures from the region including dearborn tower (nyc - b&o) from lawrenceburg, indiana, as well as the b&o rushville, indiana, passenger depot. these buildings are located on the south end of the connersville yard. the railroad proposes to install a turntable and roundhouse shelter to protect locomotives and other equipment from the weather in this general location along with providing space for other historic buildings. in 2012 the railroad constructed a ' restoration shop on the north end of the connersville yard.