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Thursday, November 12. 2009Gallery stats as of November 12th, 2009
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13,330 images 23,903,680 Kbytes Thursday, November 12. 2009UTLX 17222 Tank Car Update - November 11, 2009 B End The weather was not exactly warm, but above average for this time of year and dry! So this gave us a chance to complete the lettering on the B end of the car.  On the Wye Following a lunch break the car was taken for a spin. Well, not quite, but it was turned. Here the car travels on the wye being pushed by little Joy No. 2.  Returning to Track 40 The crew is returning the car to its work spot, now with the side still needing some lettering facing south. Hopefully this will buy a few more weeks of work time before hard winter sets in. Gerry Detloff is riding lead on this switch move, Henry Vincent in the cab at the controls, and John Faulhaber does the ground work. Thank you one and all. Also noted was a lot of other activity at Union this day. Loads of crushed stone were being delivered to the parking lot near the site of the new aerial light tower, Mike Alterio was seen painting signal masts, and one of our stalwart steam department regulars was out painting the cab of GN&A 26. You already have a report form the track department. Thursday, November 12. 2009Milwaukee Streetcar 972 Update - November 11, 2009 Layout Work Here is some of the layout work in place to hand paint more of the lettering on this car. As when in service in Milwaukee, decals were used for the herald and numbers, and other lettering was hand painted.  East End Here is the bright and sparkling east end with the last coat of paint having been applied on November 10. This substantially completes the painting on this car body, with the exception of some detailing and trim items. Headlight and stop light housings, ad boxes, etc. Thursday, November 12. 2009CRT 1268 Update - November 11, 2009 Canvas Roof The new roof canvas is about complete, and here is Tim Peters working on the copper flashing below each window. On the schedule for the winter - making another 44 NEW WINDOWS in our woodshop! Donations needed and always welcome! Thursday, November 12. 2009Barn 4 Addition Update - November 11, 2009 New Floor The new floor has been poured and rolls of insulation are waiting. You can determine where steel beams have been embedded in the floor, and outside the wide door opening sits a large stack of plywood sheathing for the interior walls. To get a good image inside where it was dark, the lens had to be opened and so the stack of plywood only appears as a bright smear. |
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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!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]