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Sunday, January 31. 2010Wood Shop Update - January 30, 2010 Complete Victor Humphreys is doing the final inspection on the eight completed new windows for the N&W 2050 cab. The sawdust phase is over, next will be priming, painting, and glazing.  The Jig Tim Peters demonstrates a jig he constructed to drill a sort of angled pocket hole to mount the new CRT 1268 upper sash windows. Now, if we had April weather some of these completed windows would be finding their way onto the side of the car!  Design Time Rich Witt spent some time taking measurements and creating a design drawing for the new CA&E 409 sash. This provides a reference document as well as trains us to determine the sequence of steps needed to construct the new frame.  More Window Work Randy Hicks, working as project manager, explains details to Greg F. Ceurvorst as Greg worked the day on two CA&E 319 windows; stripping paint and hardware, and priming them before days end. Apologies to Greg as I know I butchered his name - asked him yesterday and did not write it down. Sunday, January 31. 2010Barn 4 Addition Update - January 30, 2010 Framing Dave Diamond and Jerry Lynn (not pictured) worked the day on the shop addition. Some new heating ductwork has been hung, and the task today was to frame and make openings to connect those ducts to a new heating plant. Thursday, January 28. 2010Wood Shop Update - January 27, 2010 New Kids Well, not new exactly. John Mann and another member of the Rock River Valley Division of the NMRA were out in the shop and helped a bit with sanding the new windows for the N&W 2050. This is one of the few exceptions where fans or modelers support the work at IRM. Not only did they make a substantial donation recently, but previously they were very 'visible' helping on the restoration of the CRIP single sheath automobile box car.  Careful - John Nelligan trims carefully as parts are fitted together on the last two windows for the 2050. By days end, the final two frames were in the glue press and done.  CA and E Work Henry Vincent and Rich Witt began work to make a new window for CA&E 409, one of the new arrivals from Cleveland. (The odd photo caption is 'working around' that an ampersand is not allowed in that field.) Thursday, January 28. 2010Milwaukee Streetcar 972 Update - January 27, 2010 Signage Pete Galayda quietly goes about trimming out and adding all the 'good stuff' to complete the paint job on this car. He has been replacing many of the signs, lights, etc on the ends, for example. Here, the sign from the Safety Commission has been restored and placed, as it was. Monday, January 25. 2010Occupancy Approved for Barn 11Inspections for Barn 11 are done and occupancy is approved. We'll begin coordinating all the equipment moves and start stuffing the barn over the coming days, weeks and months. Equipment preservation and protection from the elements has been one of IRM's priorities. The completion of Barn 11 adds about 1,950 feet of indoor storage to make a total of 12,230 feet of indoor storage across all nine equipment barns at IRM. Thank you to everyone that donated both money and sweat to get this project completed. Monday, January 25. 2010Michigan Electric 28 Update - January 24, 2010 Moving Pictures Yes, moving pictures have been around for about a century. Our version shows Jeff Brady working to finish another mortise and tenon joint for the new baggage doors. It is hard to get Jeff to sit still and pose for a photo.  It Fits The rail fits just fine. Maybe a little tight. Now, "How do I get it back out of there?"  Back in the Saddle Ray Schmid is back in the saddle - or - back working on the new roof saddles. He is sanding the surfaces on our machine and you may spot a few more resting on the band saw table behind him.  The Door I will take "Door Number Two"! Ray and Jeff are assembling door number two for its first dry fit. It is a big door and heavy, although the camera angle has tended to foreshorten it here. Monday, January 25. 2010Wood Shop Update - January 24, 2010There were a few souls working in the wood shop yesterday and I will post the work on the Michigan 28 as a separate entry.  Cab Windows Here are two of the cab windows for the N&W 2050 in the glue press. Windows five and six on the project. Two remaining before we start the sanding and finish work. These windows are divided into four lights or panes, have a lot of fussy work and are much more time consuming. |
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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!!!!!!!