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Monday, July 14. 2008Woodshop Update July 13, 2008 Taking Shape Here is a good woodshop shot of Tim Peters feeding our shaper and Jim Meindel 'catching' the milled stock. The product is tongue and groove siding, complete with V groove on the face, for wood el car 1268. We produced over 200 running feet of this special stock, in less than two hours, including set up time.  A job well done A very satisfied Tim Peters holds two pirces of the finished siding up to the camera, to show the finished cross section and how well they will fit together on the car. The stack of siding in the background gives you an idea of how much was produced. 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. Wednesday, July 9. 2008Tuesday, July 8. 2008NYC Dover Strait Update July 7, 2008 Inside Help To start things out, we spotted Patrick Klunder from Rhinelander, WI inside the passenger car Dover Strait. Here he is in the hallway preparing to paint. Monday, July 7. 2008ME 28 Update - July 6, 2008 Nice Saddles Ray Schmid is using the large bandsaw to rough out new white oak saddles for the 28. Next steps are sanding using our oscillating spindle sander. Monday, July 7. 2008CA&E 309 DedicationOn July 5, 2008 there was a dedication ceremony unveiling the restoration work on this car. The team of Randall and Frank Hicks did most of the work. The car has just broken the ceremonial banner and is about ready to enter service providing rides throughout the afternoon.
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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. [...]