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Thursday, September 25. 2008North Shore 757 Update September 24, 2008 Window Hardware Henry Vincent is cleaning and prepping the window retainer plates for North Shore 757. We are planning on making new replacement sash for the badly deteriorated end windows on this car. Thursday, September 11. 2008Milwaukee Streetcar 972 September 10, 2008 Middle Paint Band Pete Galayda will have the first color coat of ivory on the entire south side window band by the end of the day. Monday, September 8. 2008Sunday, September 7. 2008News and Views - August 23 - September 7, 2008I thought I would just HAVE to add some general shots of news and views taken around the property. If I am carrying around the camera, worth a picture or post of what is going on. August 23, 2008  Like on a Baby Buggy I snuck in time for a pic at lunch today during the Thomas Event. And I found Eric Lorenz working on the Cleveland PCC (CTS 4223) in Barn 4. Here he is fabricating and installing new side bumper rails. August 27, 2008  Soon to be Painted - We Hope A contract worker is shown sanding and doing some bodywork on Cleveland's PCC CTS 4223, inside Barn 4. September 7, 2008  Self Propelled! Illinois Terminal combine 277 has just emerged from the carbarn, operating under its own power for the first time in 18 years! Thursday, September 4. 2008Milwaukee Streetcar 972 - September 3, 2008 Carefully Matched Ivory Color Pete Galayda has begun painting the cream color for the window band on the side of the TM 972.  Sanding the ends James Faulhaber is getting the surfaces sanded and ready for paint on the car end in this photo. Tuesday, September 2. 2008ME 28 Update - September 1, 2008 Corner Tack Blocks Here is a picture from Kirk Warner of Jeff Brady working on a corner block to complete the new tack molding. This more of a task involving art and sculpture in a wood medium. Tuesday, September 2. 2008Milwaukee Electric L 10 September 1, 2008Another new ENTRY page for this pic caught by Kirk Warner.  Inside the Hood Here we see evidence of continuing work on the TM L 10 locomotive. After pressure testing the tank, it has been wrestled back into place under the west hood by Scott Greig and Joe Stupar with encouragement from onlookers Stan Wdowikowski and Dan Fenlaciki |
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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. [...]