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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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Sun, 07-27-2014 23:15
In looking at the general exterior condition of the Dynamometer Car you would think that it was a total wreck. It is wonderful that it is operational [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 20:14
I had a blast riding in X-5000 on Sunday during Diesel Days. Brian was great to talk to. It was cool seeing the comntrol board work. I can't wait for [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:47
Shane, Clean rain water is certainly possible. The snag is that you would need a BIG collection and storage system. We are using around 8000 [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:42
John, Yes. Sadly the tender is in poor shape. She should go under cover as part of the new barn project. There will be much discussion around [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:38
Hello Richard In reply to your question concerning RI 2702. The museum is studying the acquisition but no decision has been yet made.
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:29
Hello Chris The 2702 is under study by those interested at Irm. Unfortunately, the possible acquisition boils down to $. First ,who will support [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 13:01
Hello, is there anyone that I can contact in the Diesel Department about volunteering? I am studying mechanical engineering and I would love to get [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 00:01
I will commit something to 2702 if I see a specific fund for it. Supposedly the owners made an effort to keep it original, other than removing seats. [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 19:54
Hi Nigel, I have some suggestions to enhance the experience of steam railroading for museum visitors: 1) In September 2002, I visited on the [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 00:17
while watching the Diesel Days parade, i noticed a detail on UP 1848 that stood out to me. it was its cab number, i could tell it had a previous [...]
Mon, 07-21-2014 17:48
The hydraulic drawbar on X-5000 works. Its operation was determined Saturday evening and successfully used all day Sunday. The car measured up to a [...]
Sun, 07-20-2014 13:56
2702 would definitely be a project of a massive effort. It has some sort of giant roadside casino sign installed on it. The interior is completely [...]