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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, 02-21-2021 21:12
Hi Ethan The 428 has been worked on recently but the focus now is on the maintenance and repair on the 1630 and the Shay. This Spring we will [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 15:10
How is the UP 428 Steam locomotive engine is most done being fixed. OK Roger.
Sun, 02-21-2021 13:18
Hello Max The answer is Yes, the Dover will be used along with our other Pullman cars only in special event operations. When not in use [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:30
Hello Jim We will be operating the Dover this year depending upon its mechanical condition. I hope to use the car in display venue as well as in [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:24
Hello Kirk Hello, Yes the Dover is now in great shape. There are a couple of little projects to accomplish when the weather changes. I am [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 18:55
Will the DOVER STRAIT be operational for Museum trips
Sat, 02-20-2021 17:06
I’m really impressed with the wonderful job your volunteers are doing to restore this historic passenger car. Once the restoration is complete, does [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 14:02
It is great to see the work that Bob Hunter and Gene Macowiak started in the 1990’s. Great work done in finishing the two bedrooms and the buffet [...]
Fri, 02-19-2021 18:41
Very good article. I definitely love this website. Continue the good work!
Tue, 02-02-2021 10:15
I know it is wintertime, and the Virus is making getting people in to do work is difficult, so in a few months, when it's warmer, would someone please [...]
Sun, 01-31-2021 14:37
Hello Jack Thank you very much We in the coach dept are working very hard to have these trains restored Thanks Roger
Sat, 01-30-2021 18:45
pre oiler is a great idea saves lots of wear and tear on engines. a pat on the back for the diesel crew