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Saturday, May 16. 2009Woodshop Update May 13, 2009Project work continues aplenty in the woodshop including restoration of two wood door leafs for the TM 972, roof parts for the ME 28, new windows for the B&M 1094, machine and tool restoration, parts for roof repairs for IT 277, window work for NS 757, and others!  Applying the Orange But for your viewing pleasure here is a picture of Tim Peters and his homemade rolling scaffold, platform and light show. He is shown here applying the finished orange on the north side of CRT 1268. Saturday, May 16. 2009UP 25086 Update May 13, 2009 Interior Trim The fellows on this project have worked throughout the winter, sometimes at a reduced level due to weather conditions. The interior of the caboose is being trimmed out with moldings, some of which have to be custom sourced to match existing.  Interior Painting Lee Regione is priming completed trim areas in preparation for the interior repaint in finished color.  Lettering Begins Bill Leider is at it again! Here he is starting the layout and pattern work on the outside of the caboose, which was finish painted last fall. Friday, May 15. 2009Woodshop Update May 10, 2009 CRT 1268 South Side I am still posting progress on this project in the Woodshop category since so far there is not a specific blog of its own, and a lot of the work has been done in the shop. Here is the current south side as Tim Peters continues to labor on repainting. A lot of the famous CRT orange has been applied to the letterboard and window sill area. Friday, May 15. 2009URTX 26640 Update May 10, 2009 Old Siding Removal More siding that was deteriorated has been removed as the crew works east toward the door on the north side of the car.  Ladder Area Siding behind the removed ladder was saved and has been scraped and primed.  North Side Overall An overall view showing progress on the west half of the north side, the current area of focus for this restoration. Thursday, May 14. 2009Milwaukee Electric L 4 Update May 10, 2009 Controller Cover A controller cover for this loco nears completion in our restoration shop, this one having the cleaned wood coated with clear varnish on the outside.  Body Work Stan Wdowikowski working in the great outdoors, pays some attention to cleaning and priming more of the car body areas. Thursday, May 14. 2009Milwaukee Electric L 7 Update May 10, 2009 Controller Cover Kirk Warner grabbed this shot of the restored controller cover, complete with insulating varnish applied to the interior. Wednesday, May 13. 2009North Shore 749 Update May 10, 2009 Needle Chipping I thought I would add a category for this project, especially since so much work has been done and continues to be done. Maybe others will post some pics and comments to give us a review of recent work. BUT - - in spring a young man's fancy turns to - PAINT! Here Charlie Strong is making good progress removing the old deteriorated paint from one side of the 749. Sad in a way since it was last applied by the North Shore Line over 40 years ago, and most of the rest of this car has seen restoration and refinishing work. Part of the original is consigned to dust and a new day coming! |
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Sun, 05-19-2013 22:13
Hello again. I had an idea that was (somewhat rudely, mid-sentence) dismissed in talking to a museum volunteer a few years back, but here it goes [...]
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!!!!!!!