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Thursday, August 20. 2009UTLX 17222 Update August 19, 2009 Sanding is Done The sanding to prepare for new paint is done and Kirk Warner is masking off adjacent areas, that do not need the paint.  Inside Barn 3 Another benefit of the Thomas Event is that passenger cars are pulled out of Barn 3 and if other work can be tightly scheduled, such as the tank car painting, we can house it indoors for masking and prep work.  Wiping The first step is to thoroughly wipe down the sanded areas to assure they are clean before painting.  Covering Up More tarps and plastic sheets are taped down to protect the other areas of the car. And now following, are several pictures of the new black paint being applied.  Starting  Moving On  More  Right Side Some paint was needed on the right side, here seen after spraying.  Left Side But most of the work was done on the left side and A end. In mid job it was decided to wye the car to provide a shady side - here it is turned and painted. It developed into a very long day with a lot of help from several folks including the crew who ran Joy 2 to pull the car from Barn 3 early in the AM and who returned it inside an hour or so before the rain started. Thanks to all!! Thursday, August 20. 2009URTX 26640 Update August 19, 2009 In the Shop More wood parts are primed and steel parts are almost ready to re-install on the car, including ladder and door stops.  Plug Door The plug door on the left side has now been completely needle chipped. Look closely and you will see remnants of the original orange paint and some lettering! Wow.  B End At the B end corner, the ladder brackets are going back on and the steel end was needlechipped for priming and paint. Thursday, August 20. 2009Union Pacific 3786 Update August 19, 2009 Shop Work Wayne Bates is making good progress on restoring stove parts for this caboose.  Interior What a change! Painted walls and now the floor area is being primed and painted. It will not be long now. |
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Sun, 03-02-2014 14:36
Thanks for your kind comments, Kirk! Yes, it's my hope that we can spray and hand brush, were possible, the interior when completed. Gary and I [...]
Sun, 03-02-2014 10:03
Thanks. Appreciate the effort. greg
Sun, 03-02-2014 08:37
Greg, I talked to Tom Schneider, the curator of the Steam Department yesterday. Rather as I suspected, he does have a good deal of information [...]
Sat, 03-01-2014 10:33
Congratulations on your great progress. Is your intent to spray the interior after repairs and priming are completed and the weather warms up? What [...]
Thu, 02-27-2014 13:59
Hello, I was wondering if you had a history of the Louisiana and Arkansas #99 from the time it was the LR&NCo until it was acquired by the [...]
Tue, 02-25-2014 09:05
Jamie can you give me any information on Milwaulkee Road 33C as i havent seen any information on it in a couple of years.
Mon, 02-24-2014 16:38
Yes, as Mark mentioned it made it into Barn 11 last year to dry out some after finally being unloaded from the flat car.
Mon, 02-24-2014 08:16
That car has been moved inside to keep the weather out as windows are repaired. I think it's in a barn that's not open to the public.
Sun, 02-23-2014 21:25
Is there any information regarding the status of the ex California Zephyr dome coach. When I was at the museum late last summer I did not see it.
Wed, 02-19-2014 18:51
Mark, having fun yet?!
Mon, 02-17-2014 12:34
Thanks for the information. I realize that it will take time to get to the more substantial projects, but I'd prefer that so that I don't damage [...]
Mon, 02-17-2014 12:08
Christian, There is not much beside what is on the website. You need to be a member (one key reason being that insurance only applies to [...]