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Tuesday, November 24. 2009We Do Want This Car Update - 11-22-2009No I did not transpose two words in the title of this post.  CNW 284 At the November Board meeting the potential acquisition of this car was APPROVED! Many of you have pledged donations to support the project, and now is the time to send those in to fund designated R 284. We are counting on you. The CNWHS (historical society) is stepping forward and backing this project. THANKS!! Nick Kallas has a handshake agreement from Mr. Lou Lawrence of Lawrence Foods that the car is ours. So, as soon as funds are on hand, we can proceed with spending commitments to get this car to Union. And of course the rest of you faithful readers are not excluded - please help with this. Tuesday, November 24. 2009UTLX 17222 Tank Car Update - 11-22-2009Work has been continuing even with shorter daylight hours and weather that can best be described as 'challenging'. Read to the end of this post for a surprise image!  A End The pattern for the reporting marks (four inch) has been laid out and tape has been applied to ease the task of painting.  A End A small brush (some would say too small) is used to apply the paint. See previous entries for the B end work - it is completely lettered.  A End The reporting marks letters are done - SHARP!  A End Victor Humphreys helps position a stencil for two lines located lower on the tank end.  A End We use a technique we developed to apply two coats of the Chrome Yellow paint.  A End The moment of truth comes when the stencil mask must be removed - CAREFULLY!  A End With daylight running out, here is the A end as we left it Sunday night. But by Monday at noon, it was complete!  Builders Photo For the surprise, here is the builder's photo that was uncovered during the research for this car. Compare it to the work we have completed. There have been many challenges to be overcome in working on this restoration, spanning four summers at IRM. But the team has been persistent, and many members have contributed to the effort. To see more of the story go to the category tree to right side of these entries, click on the "+" sign for the Freight Car Department, and then click on the category for Union Tank Car Company 17222. Tuesday, November 24. 2009New Arrival CB&Q 993 - 11-22-2009This car has been on site less than one week and already a number of questions have been answered. It is DEFINITELY CB&Q 993! The car is sponsored by the Pullman Library (Ted Anderson and crew) and will be used to store some of that collection.  End Details  Casting Details  Underframe Shot  Hidden Underframe Stencil This lettering on the car underframe puts to rest the speculation on the car number.  Reporting Marks This set of reporting marks was used only to get the car moved to IRM and perhaps contributed to the confusion over the correct number.  Truck Frame And on the truck frame we can see the MOW service number - BN 976090 Tuesday, November 24. 2009Santa Fe 2544 Update - 11-22-2009Last winter a number of older seats more appropriate to the car were restored and installed.  Needle Chipping Lately, Mark Hoffmann has been needlechipping the interior walls, and most of one side below the windows is complete. Tuesday, November 24. 2009New York Central DOVER STRAIT Update - 11-22-2009 New Lights With a lot of the car interior painted here are some of the restored light fixtures working on the north wall of the lounge section  Installing More Roger Kramer is busy adding another fixture. Tuesday, November 24. 2009Charles City Western 300 Locomotive - 11-22-2009Those of you who have been following these blogs for some time will have noted many entries documenting the progress on this locomotive. But on Sunday, it was pulled out of Barn 4 to see the light of day for the first time in years.  West End  Beautiful Tuesday, November 24. 2009Milwaukee Streetcar 972 Update - 11-22-2009 Applying Final Numbering On Saturday Buzz Morissette was laying out the last remaining major elements in getting the painted car lettered.  East End And the finished results on the east end speak for themselves. This project is a good example what can be accomplished by perhaps a dozen members participating when and where they can. |
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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. [...]