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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, 01-25-2015 20:52
multiple questions concerning this department: 1. Operating stance on RDC9933? 2. will SP 1518 (Eventually) be repainted into its black widow [...]
Sat, 01-24-2015 17:23
Since you have plenty of 645 part laying around, why hasn't anybody worked on the ATSF FP45? Also, when will you cosmetically restore SP 1518? I think [...]
Fri, 01-23-2015 11:05
I Represent An Internet service civilwar.com, Iam Trying To Reach Bill Werst Coordinator Of The Lincoln Funeral Car Project, But he Doesn't Answer [...]
Mon, 01-19-2015 20:52
Thanks Jamie; It's so good to hear some news from the diesel dept. I check here a couple times a week looking for updates. Any news on any of the [...]
Sun, 01-18-2015 19:37
I too would like to see the Electroliner fully restored - and in fact - I'd like to see every car/steam loco, diesel, etc on the back lot operable - [...]
Sun, 01-18-2015 19:13
When you donate funds, you may specify what they are used for. In this case the funds were donated specifically for this acquisition. If you think the [...]
Sun, 01-18-2015 11:14
Buying another relic when the money should be spent on what you have; like electroliner
Sat, 01-17-2015 21:36
how is that gonna work?
Mon, 01-12-2015 16:48
Hello Ted. I am embarrassed to tell you but the "bag" is still not here. We have about 2/3 of the $15K needed to move it. Now w/a new curator things [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 19:12
Folks, speaking of new cars. What happened to that C,B & Q heavyweight baggage car that was waiting in Denver? Did it ever get to [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 19:08
Hello Brian L You are correct in all points. We need steam to test the cars. The 1630 will be able to provide that function. Testing may even [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 19:01
Hello Vince Thanks so much for the info. Its a beautiful scene, one that play every day on the Rock Island. Thanks Roger.