December 26 the Branch Train was on duty, train assembled, and about to depart for Clarkia around 10:10am. Don't know if this was an early start to make up for taking Christmas off, or if they're leaning toward earlier departures (than the usual mid-day departures) during winter. The fact that there's no interchange cars to/from the UP to be sorted in the yard (due to the Benewah Trestle being out) probably factors into it too.