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Monday, August 17. 2009URTX 26640 Update August 16, 2009 Roof Eaves New wood to complete the second side of the car has been milled in our wood shop  Siding Several new boards made recently are primed and painted in the shop area by Victor Humphreys. The short pieces go below the plug door. These will be ready to install shortly, hope for good weather.  Plug Door, Left Side Kirk Warner is needle chipping the second plug door, and has uncovered some remnants of original lettering! Too bad we could not have done that on the wood siding.  Grab Iron Dick Cubbage takes a turn on the needle chipper, bracing a removed grab iron on some metal scaffold steps. 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. Tuesday, August 11. 2009UTLX 17222 Tank Car Update August 9, 2009 Sanding Work has resumed to get the final painting done on this car and weather permitting, it will be applied soon. I am sanding the end and Nathanial Berele is hand sanding and touch up work. The car has been moved to a temporary spot inside Barn 3 to protect the work and do the masking. Tuesday, August 11. 2009URTX 26640 Update August 9, 2009 Dimensional Data Nathanial Berele is helping me position the pattern for all this data in the gusty winds.  Painted And the right side of the car with just about all that it needs to be considered 'lettered'. This data was measured and computed for our car, not being copied from another car or photo.  Ladder Work Victor Humphreys was removing old paint in preparation for priming and painting the second car side ladder.  Siding Kirk Warner has just about completed re-siding the second car side. Remaining are the pieces to trim out next to the door, and short pieces below the door. Thursday, August 6. 2009URTX 26640 Update August 5, 2009Lots of pics to show you this week, so if you do not mind, here we go.  Lettering Being Applied Just starting on the repack lettering. In the background behind my back, you can see an earlier block of info.  Todays Effort So here is what we did today. In keeping with this thread on the blog, I do not think we need a quiz or further explanation in this post.  New Studs Neil Schwingbeck welds in seven new studs to anchor the upper track for the plug door.  Siding Dick Cubbage is nailing a new siding board in place. Remember that these were milled in the wood shop, primed both sides, and first coat of finish paint applied over the previous weeks.  More Siding Kirk Warner is acting as fitter, needing to drill clearance holes or cope out slots for bolts that must penetrate the wood siding to anchor various attachments.  The End of Siding Work? Sixteen new boards installed today and less than that number remaining. You all need to hurry out for a visit if you want to witness this work. Or come out anyway, we need the help on the ends and roof! Thursday, August 6. 2009Union Pacific 3786 Update August 5, 2009Sharp eyed readers will note this change in the category identification. We did not get another caboose, but rather our old car has reclaimed its new identity, consistent with the progress of the restoration work. And a whole lot of images are following to catch up on the work done, all on Wednesdays!  New Windows New windows, made to order, are being fitted for the end doors.  Interior  More Interior  More Interior  Interior Almost Done Interior painting progress.  Exterior Lettering Exterior lettering showing the new (to us) number.  Interior Number Bill Leider is applying the correct car number to the interior car end.  Stove Parts Wayne Bates is working to clean stove parts.  Underbody Dave Bates is cleaning and painting parts underbody, here the brake valve. |
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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!!!!!!!