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Thursday, July 1. 2010URTX 26640 Update - June 30, 2010We were very lucky to have Kirk Warner back for a short visit from the South. Kirk is very good at taking pics which can sometimes be problematic for me while I am doing the work.  Layout Victor Humphreys assists while Bob Kutella applies a transfer pattern to the A end of the car.  Tracing The next step is for me to trace the layout lines onto the car end, to be followed by taping and masking much of that.  Painting Next is to get out the paint. In this case after the sun had moved enough to cool the area down from when it was in direct sun.  Done The number and end reporting marks are done on the A end. This completes all lettering on the A end. We will probably have to move the car a bit east to have enough room to set up scaffolding for the B end lettering.  Touch Up Buzz Morisette touches up the newly applied MILW heralds.  South Side And here is a shot of the south side with all lettering done there, the MILW herald, and only some minor paint work remaining. Thursday, July 1. 2010GN 70104 Update - Jume 30, 2010 Installing a Rivet Mike Alterio has been giving us a lot of help on this car which now is VERY CLOSE to be ready to sandblast and paint. Lat year the rails on this end ladder were replaced and now Mike has anchored those back in place.  Hot Work Victor Humphreys and Mike ALterio heat part of the car sill angle for straightening. This is more or less cosmetic improvement to take out years of dents and bent flanges. |
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Thu, 02-19-2015 11:16
Sam, Ooops!. Now that is something I had not noticed before. For sure we have IC201. I walked past her just yesterday in barn #9. I had not [...]
Wed, 02-18-2015 18:48
Hello Philip Thank you for your kind comments. Yes, the 1630 will again be running in 2015 baring any unforeseen problems. The continuing projects [...]
Wed, 02-18-2015 13:59
I really love seeing the 1630 returning to its former glory. I first got to ride on it more than 25 years ago and it left a great impression on me. [...]
Wed, 02-18-2015 03:31
speaking of electric cars, i haven't heard any updates about Michigan Electric 28. what has been done since its last blog post?
Mon, 02-16-2015 23:26
The tag shows the date of the last seat reupholstering. Chris & Dan Buck have assisted with the 3rd rail beam project for 1797. In Chicago, it's [...]
Mon, 02-16-2015 19:53
A beautiful restoration. Can't wait to see the car in the spring. A true labor of love - can't even imagine the hours that have been spent on this - [...]
Sun, 02-15-2015 21:52
Howdy! So glad you folks are at work. I can't wait for spring so I can get there in person. The website will have to do for now. Here's a [...]
Sat, 02-14-2015 07:15
John, Apologies. I have been off line for a couple of days so did not pick up your note. Welcome. I am afraid that the start up may be a bit [...]
Tue, 02-10-2015 22:11
First time volunteer but long time member joining this weekend! I had about a year of experience working on the black River rr in New Jersey.
Tue, 02-10-2015 12:45
Hello Raphael The Susan Marie will not be painted to the 2-tone Southern green. Per the donors wishes it will always be kept in the colors it is. [...]
Mon, 02-09-2015 23:50
I do not believe that Susan Marie ever wore the two tone scheme, as it was a business car. The photos I have seen of it as SOU business car #10 show a [...]
Mon, 02-09-2015 02:58
speaking of the susan marie, will it eventually be repainted into the 2-tone green found on the southern crescent? because since the train made its [...]