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Sunday, November 15. 2009URTX 17222 Update November 14, 2009 Still Shiny The day started with seemingly perfect weather for this time of year. Pleasant temperatures and a clear blue sky. Somewhere between 12:30 and 12:37 (seemed that quick) the sky clouded over and became darker and darker. However, we got more lettering done on the car using a combination of stenciling and hand painting to add 44 characters to the car before day's end. Remember, the other side of this car (and the B end) is complete. Added today to the right side, was the Union Tank Car Co., the Lithcote liner info and the start of the Capacity data. Sunday, November 15. 2009URTX 26640 Update November 14, 2009 Trucks Hardworking volunteer Ray Pollice is buried under the car working on cleaning grunge from the wheels and trucks. This might not be everyone's idea of an ideal volunteer task, but Ray cheerfully and ambitiously takes on these jobs. Thanks Ray!  Roof Edge Victor Humphreys is up on the ladder cleaning and priming on the metal car roof. Another month of good weather would have this done before winter, but I expect much of the remaining cleaning and paintwork will wait for next spring. Sunday, November 15. 2009Electric Car Department Projects November 14, 2009 Threshold Tim Peters and Richard Block were working on CTA 4146, the "baldy". Structural repairs are complete in this doorway area, and the threshold is being re-installed.  Loose Paint Joel Arendt has taken on the role of Service Car Maintainer and he immediately brought over North Shore 714 to take advantage of the good weather (for November). He scraped, sanded, and primed a lot of the woodwork on the car upper sash windows. Yes, we need to start NOW to be ready for operations in 2010! Sunday, November 15. 2009Barn 4 Addition Update, November 14, 2009 The Telephone Department IRM volunteers swing into action with Wally Ostopowski and Les Ascher installing cable for telephone service in the new addition.  Sheathing And the contractor was out working on a Saturday. Most of the insulation has been installed in the wall cavities, and they were busy installing plywood sheathing to finish the walls in the soon to be shop area. Sunday, November 15. 2009Light TowerFor some months now, the Building and Grounds Department has been working on an aerial light tower for our parking lot. This has become more important with after dark events like the Terror on the Railroad and the upcoming Holiday Train event. Ray Piesciuk has posted pics in the IRMlist Photo files on Yahoo and Pete Galayda sent me these. The tower was erected last Friday November 12, 2009. If you think it has a railroad 'flavor' you are correct - it was salvaged, moved, reassembled and now installed; having originally served to light a rail yard area.  Getting Ready  Setting Lift Cables  Going Up  Vertical  Onto the Anchor Bolts  Done Not real sunny and at times downright windy - but the crew got 'er done! |
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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!!!!!!!