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Friday, October 9. 2009URTX 26640 Update October 7, 2009 Right Side The right side of this car is complete and the sun and sky were just too perfect - so Kirk Warner clicked off another image for us to share here.  End Sill Bruce Plaxton is needlechipping the old paint and rust on the A end.  A End Here you see the entire A end cleaned and primed.  End Ladder Back in the shop Bruce Plaxton is painting the second end ladder, destined for the A end of the car. Friday, October 9. 2009URTX 26640 Update October 4, 2009 History While removing old paint from the A end of the car, Kirk Warner discovered what appears to be the old number of this car. URTX 1099!  B End Ladder Kirk Warner is putting the finishing touches on the restored ladder for the B end of the car. He and Victor Humphreys had quite a struggle to re-mount this.  B End So, here is the B end DONE except for lettering. This represents a LOT of work.  Cleaning the Ribs Victor Humphreys is cleaning the ends in preparation for priming. Kirk Warner is working above him on the scaffold.  Priming The ever shorter days this time of year and weather less than ideal does not stop our crew. Victor Humphreys is applying primer before darkness falls.  A End By day's end about 1/3 of the end had been cleaned and primed. Friday, October 9. 2009GN 70104 Update October 7, 2009No, the project is not dead. Just a question of too few hours and too little money. But as of this date the needed structural repairs are virtually complete. If someone is out there that is good with a torch, there are some 'cosmetic' items that could be re-bent or straightened.  End Ladder A contract welder (Alehandro Ybarra) welds on an end ladder while I look forward to the next task.  Grinding We were able to save some money by enlisting our volunteer help to serve as labor on the job. Bruce Plaxton is grinding excess weld on a corner repair.  B End The car suffered from decades of hard service. Several of the frame members and end framing braces, ladder stiles were bent or broken - probably due to a customer trying to shove the car with an end loader. Alex was really quite skilled at making something out of nothing, in this case taking a completely folded angle web and bringing it back. |
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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!!!!!!!