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Thursday, May 15. 2008GN 70104 Update May 14,2008 Mylar in Place John Faulhaber is helping trace the lettering and documenting the history of the car, in this case, "BLT. 7 - 57" Thursday, May 15. 2008Behind the ScenesMany members work behind the scenes or take work home - one of the reasons it seems we get a lot done. In the case of lettering equipment, my department gets involved in a lot of that.  Tracing of Lettering on Cab of CE 4 In this cas here is the artwork for decorating the side of one of our electric locomotives, Commonwealth Edison 4. The remnants of the existing lettering were traced by Frank Hicks, and I straigtened, squared, and redrew the work. Dick Lukin has been diligent in cleaning and repainting the body, so he nags me on. Here the next step will be to hand cut out these characters and then it will be used as a transfer stencil on the locomotive. Note the elements are all there and will be re-arranged on the actual side of the cab.  Articulated Steeple Cab Here is a photo of the locomotive with one side about ready for the lettering, and in fact the numeral 4 has been painted. Henry Vincent and Gerry Detloff also work on this from time to time in an ongoing effort to upgrade the equipment. Thursday, May 15. 2008Wood Shop Update May 14, 2008 The 810 on Jacks The Lake Shore Electric 810 freight trailer sees steady progress led by Project Manager George Clark. Here George has recruited some help to position a new needle beam under the west half of the car. Sharp eyed viewers will see Pete Galayda's head just to the left of John Faulhaber working a hydraulic jack.  Flooring Work Randall Hicks was seen working on the small band saw in the shop, reducing a large piece of battleship linoleum to several smaller pieces. This work is for continuing progress on CA&E 309.  TM 972 Here several of the regular woodshop workers have strayed to the Barn 4 area and are re-starting some serious work to complete repainting on TM (Milwaukee) 972 city streetcar. Left to right are John Faulhaber, Frank Sirinek, and Pete Galayda. Thursday, May 15. 2008Milwaukee Streetcar May 14, 2008TM 972 Here several of the regular woodshop workers have strayed to the Barn 4 area and are re-starting some serious work to complete repainting on TM (Milwaukee) 972 city streetcar. Left to right are John Faulhaber, Frank Sirinek, and Pete Galayda. Thursday, May 15. 2008Milwaukee Streetcar 972 May 15, 2008Better Days are Coming Here several of the regular woodshop workers have strayed to the Barn 4 area and are re-starting some serious work to complete repainting on TM (Milwaukee) 972 city streetcar. Left to right are John Faulhaber, Frank Sirinek, and Pete Galayda. |
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Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]