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Thursday, August 13. 2009URTX 26640 Update August 12, 2009 Painting The triangluar General American logo has been positioned on the car. This was a very tedious and time consuming job, doing the research, artwork, drawing, and cutting the stencil. Two variations of this logo were to be seen on their cars, each lasting for a fairly short period in history. Later, a more modern GATC target logo was used.  Peeling The moment of truth arrives as the stencil is peeled away to see how well the process worked. Certainly a difficult lettering job on a car with wood siding.  North Side The north side is very nearly completely lettered. Only the text on the plug door itself remains, and research continues on what this car had in that area.  More New Wood Jim Griffith is seen priming more new wood parts fabricated in our woodshop. The needed pieces will complete the south side siding, and replace the rotted roof eave boards. Thursday, August 13. 2009Union Pacific 3786 Update August 12, 2009 CRACK! What a revolting development! A crack was discovered in one of the coupler bodies, meaning it will have to be replaced before we consider this car entering service.  Step Treads Bill Leider was busy painting the step well treads, a very tedious job to say the least. Thursday, August 13. 2009Milwaukee Streetcar 972 Update August 12, 2009 Painting Pete Galayda is painting the first coat of orange on the north side of the car now. What a difference this makes!  East End John Faulhaber is starting the prep work on the east end of the 972. You can note previous volunteer work on this end, some it from years ago. Thursday, August 13. 2009Lake Shore Electric 810 Update August 12, 2009 New Letterboard George Clark has raised and positioned the first new letterboard on the north side of this traction trailer. Could a new roof be in its future? Thursday, August 13. 2009Cleveland PCC 4223 Update August 12, 2009 Priming After many years (15-20) of work on re-building this car, painting has begun! Here you see primer on the north side - most of the roof has been done. I use the term re-build rather than restore since a LOT is involved to repair deterioration and take the "Toronto" out of this car, bringing it back to Cleveland. Ed Waytula and Eric Lorenz have been leading this work.  In Service For those of you not familiar with the goal of repainting this car (and making it operational), here is an in service photo of sister car 4225 in Cleveland. Our car is a PCC built by Pullman in 1946, seating 53, and went to Toronto after serving in Cleveland, continuing in service there for many years. |
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Sun, 07-27-2014 23:15
In looking at the general exterior condition of the Dynamometer Car you would think that it was a total wreck. It is wonderful that it is operational [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 20:14
I had a blast riding in X-5000 on Sunday during Diesel Days. Brian was great to talk to. It was cool seeing the comntrol board work. I can't wait for [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:47
Shane, Clean rain water is certainly possible. The snag is that you would need a BIG collection and storage system. We are using around 8000 [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:42
John, Yes. Sadly the tender is in poor shape. She should go under cover as part of the new barn project. There will be much discussion around [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:38
Hello Richard In reply to your question concerning RI 2702. The museum is studying the acquisition but no decision has been yet made.
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:29
Hello Chris The 2702 is under study by those interested at Irm. Unfortunately, the possible acquisition boils down to $. First ,who will support [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 13:01
Hello, is there anyone that I can contact in the Diesel Department about volunteering? I am studying mechanical engineering and I would love to get [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 00:01
I will commit something to 2702 if I see a specific fund for it. Supposedly the owners made an effort to keep it original, other than removing seats. [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 19:54
Hi Nigel, I have some suggestions to enhance the experience of steam railroading for museum visitors: 1) In September 2002, I visited on the [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 00:17
while watching the Diesel Days parade, i noticed a detail on UP 1848 that stood out to me. it was its cab number, i could tell it had a previous [...]
Mon, 07-21-2014 17:48
The hydraulic drawbar on X-5000 works. Its operation was determined Saturday evening and successfully used all day Sunday. The car measured up to a [...]
Sun, 07-20-2014 13:56
2702 would definitely be a project of a massive effort. It has some sort of giant roadside casino sign installed on it. The interior is completely [...]