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Monday, February 2. 2009

CB&Q 504 update 2/1 Posted by James Kolanowski in Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 504 at 01:02

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CB&Q 504 update 2/1

Short hood hatch after priming.

Over the past month, a number of items have been completed on the CB&Q 504 restoration. The radiator and dynamic brake hatches were bolted back down. We were originally going to remove them and prime and paint all the joints. We decided not to do that so we wouldn't have to remove any cooling system pipes and disconnect DB cables and such. All the missing bolts were installed between the long hood and electrical cabinet as well. The roof of the cab wes needlechipped and DA sanded along with the top portion of the short hood. The firemans side radiator shutter and screens are ready to be reinstalled. The engineers side shutters and screens, and the underside of the short hood hatch are ready to be painted. A number of small parts, covers and brackets were sandblasted and primed. Additional photos can be viewed on the 2009 CB&Q 504 picture gallery.

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Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
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Nigel Bennett about Steam Department Update 04-27-2013
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

Wally Unglaub about Signal Department - May 11, 2013
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"

Robert Kutella about CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
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Bob Vaughn about CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013
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 [...]

Kirk Warner about CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013
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?

Wally Unglaub about NEW TROLLEY BUS LOOP
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.

hyde seybold about Steam Department Update 04-27-2013
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?

Jim Froida about Photo Gallery stats as of November 24, 2012
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

Wally Unglaub about NEW TROLLEY BUS LOOP
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.

Wally Unglaub about CGW X38 Update - May 1, 2013
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!