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Monday, June 15. 2009URTX 26640 Update - June 14, 2009 South Side Work on this outdoor project was slowed a bit this last week due to several days of rain and drizzle. But Sunday dawned clear and Kirk Warner was assisted by John and Kim Baletto in installing the first of the new boards on the south side of this car. Monday, June 15. 2009Wood Shop Update - June 13-14, 2009 Dust Collection Bob Milhaupt and Jerry Lynn are assembling ductwork to upgrade the dust pickup for our Berlin Sander. This has been 'in the works' for almost a year and is now taking shape.  New Run Here you can the see the new wye connector already installed in the main trunk and more pieces being added to the run. Thanks to Bob Milhaupt and Jerry Lynn for making this look easy.  End Repairs Repairs to the east end of the CRT 1268 continue in Barn 4. Compare the left hand side halfway through the process with the nearly completed right hand side in the background. Monday, June 15. 2009Union Pacific 18 - June 2009 Lettering Buzz Morrisette continues his one man crusade on this historic locomotive. Now on the north side of the tender, he has begun to apply new letterring to the freshly painted sides. Saturday, June 13. 2009Trolley Bus Department 06/13/2009This week we did more cleaning in the Andersen Garage. We were able to get all of the big parts still left in the garage palletized for easy mobility. We also worked some more on the CSL 84. Jerry Saunders installed all new wheel studs on the curbside rear wheel. He then reinstalled the tires. After an inspection of the systems, he pronounced the coach ready for testing (much to the delight of the camera-toting public). After not operating in about 4 years, the coach suffered from a short bout of sit-itis. But after 3 trips, it started to perform much better. We have some minor adjustments and additional cleaning to do, but we are now able to move the coach at will.  CSL 84 (built by Brill-American in 1930) makes it first appearance in about 4 years today.
Coming up: We plan on operating Chicago Marmon 9553 for Chicago Day next Saturday. ETS legal is drawing up the transfer documents for our Edmonton coach. We are looking forward to, and are preparing for its arrival.
As we wrapped up for the day (or so we thought), we were intrigued by an unusual headlight shining out the back of barn 6. We investigated and ran into a group of Car Department guys working on getting the IC cars going. Jerry jumped in to help and I did what I do best – watched! After about an hour or so, sure enough out came the 2 IC cars into yard 6. It was GREAT seeing those cars out in the daylight. Yet another example of the kind of new and exciting stuff we are now coming to expect from the Car Department. Can’t wait until the trolley pageant on the 4th! Keep up the good work guys!!!!  The IC cars poke their nose out near the end of the day today.
Friday, June 12. 2009UP 25086 Update June 10, 2009 Sweet! Bill Leiter is continuing this important task of adding lettering to the painted carbody. Slow and careful work, but it really pays off.  Painting - Does Lee Regione look guilty about something? Have we caught him in the act? But he is doing a fine job on the caboose interior which has progressed to the point of finish painting. Friday, June 12. 2009URTX 26640 Update June10, 2009 Truck Work No, not work on rail car trucks, but use of one of our on site fleet of support vehicles. Here it is delivering more wood siding for the 26640 to begin the journey through our wooodshop.  Side Two Work has started on the south side of the car, with removal of some of the badly deteriorated siding. Thursday, June 11. 2009 |
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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!!!!!!!