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Saturday, April 4. 2009

CB&Q 504 update 4/4 Posted by James Kolanowski in Chicago, Burlington & Quincy 504 at 01:31

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CB&Q 504 update 4/4

primer on the roof

Its been a little while since we have been able to post any updates on the 504, the restoration work does continue. The dynamic brake louvers have had their first coat of paint applied a couple of weeks ago. A lot of work has been done on the roof. The area where the air tanks go has has been needle chipped, wire wheeled, and/or DA sanded, and then its been wiped with lacquer thinner and primed with Dupont Variprime. More needle chipping is being done around the front nose and cab sides. The area under the winterization hatch will be wire wheeled and primed, then all the primed areas will be painted so the tanks, winterization hatch and all the other roof accessories can be reinstalled. The most recent photos can be viewed in the 504 restoration gallery.

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Nick D. about Polishing up on the polishing...
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Thomas Bernacki about CGW X38 Update - May 15, 2013
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.

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!!!!!!!