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Thursday, July 10. 2008Woodshop Update July 6-9, 2008
July 6, 2008
 Stubborn old paint Jenny and Kevin Tudor are restoring and repairing windows in our woodshop. Looks like fun!
 Future TV stars? Today the shop was up and running. Here we see John Faulhaber and Tim Peters along with the camera crew from Channel 47 in Peoria, Il. They were out for an episode for Illinois Adventures. Many other segments were shot at IRM.
 New doors are ALWAYS a good thing Henry Vincent is back from vacation and working on new doors for the Illinois Terminal 101. Over his shoulder, Jim Griffith continues on the wood shelf project for the Strahorn Library.  No tool too old Here we see Henry Vincent using our vintage Delta drill press (circa 1934) to drill the small wooden moldings that hold the glass panels in the above doors. On the table is a clever fixture Henry 'invented'.  Mechanical work too Dick Cubbage helped out on the new to us, circa 1880 Fay molder. He was squaring up the pedestals and supports and working on cutting the countershaft to length and then on pulley alignment. Thursday, July 10. 2008UP 25086 Update July 9, 2008Just because you do not see me posting news on this project every week, do not think the guys are not there EVERY Wednesday toiling away.  Under the Cupola, Inside Bob Payne in the foreground, is being assisted by Wayne Bates as they fit up new framing and panels, and save the original doors and drawers on the south side, below the cupola.  New Step Well Joe Luciani is grinding new steel in preparation for welding in a newly fabricated steel step well on the southwest corner. |
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Thu, 10-12-2017 15:41
I read a rumor saying that you guys secured a loan for TP&W 800. Is this true?
Sun, 10-08-2017 13:04
#938 is now being painted so she will look a great deal better on display. Great work by Phil and the team. Work done is a cosmetic restoration. At [...]
Thu, 10-05-2017 18:36
Classy and excellent work on the Illinois Central car. You all have done some excellent work.
Wed, 10-04-2017 12:12
You guys have done a fantastic job. I think you all deserve a break so you can step back and admire your work, because this car looks great. Now I do [...]
Sun, 10-01-2017 00:05
I'm trying to build a model of this ACF tank car but don't have any information about how the brake wheel stand attaches to the frame of the car. Is [...]
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:51
Hello Kurt DID you ever paint with a pot? It takes longer to clean the system then its worth.
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:50
Thanks Bob Thanks for your input. We are all volunteers and not a paid rr staff. We do what we can.
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:48
Hello Matt I did mention your name on the next blog. Thanks for your help see you soon.
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:47
Hello Kirk You should see it now. We have painted the other side
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:46
Hello Gary Thanks you should see it in person!
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:45
Thanks Ted SO am I They both need a lot of donations to place them back in service!
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:44
Hello Bob Thanks for the compliment. please consider helping with a donation!