Sorry for no pics but little opportunity to tote a camera around with the work being done.
This was a GRUELING weekend in high heat and humidity but a substantial amount of work done in many departments. For the Freight Department there were 26 pieces of equipment inspected. Passed - 3 cabooses and 21 freight cars. Failed - two freight cars. So STAY TUNED for some real work during some of the planned Diesel Days operations next weekend.
I would be remiss if it was not recognized that this could not have been done without the cooperation and active participation of the Internal Combustion Department. During the preceeding week, an enormous amount of switching and shuffling of cars was needed to get them out of the Barns and yards and into position. On both Saturday and Sunday they also supplied a locomotive, operator, and two to four additional volunteers to help as inspectors, car knockers, and gophers. Thank you all.
We are also putting plans into place for July 24 to have a dedication of the CHEVRON financed restoration of tank car IRCX 1277 and thanks to Dan Fenlaciki for giving this a quick wash job last night. A special train will operate and that will include the unveiling of UTLX 17222 in its newly completed restoration, and a rider caboose, CGW 601.
As we note in other planning, any number of things can go wrong or cause a delay, but that is a peek under the tent as things stand now.
There was additional lettering applied to URTX 26640, several windows glazed and painted for the CA&E cars, a motor and truck swap on the CTA single cars, a massive barn reorganization switch move for the Electric Car Department - lots of cars to see and photograph in their rare few hours exposure to daylight and fresh air, restoration progress on the Vera Cruz 19, painting on the CTS 4223, CTA 1797 door work, re-upholstered seats unpacked for the TM 972, the list goes on and on. Oh, did we mention that the Steam Department re-installed the fifth driver set under the decapod in a MARATHON Saturday work session?
Comments
Sun, 10-22-2017 12:37
Hello Jim Please stop by when ever you can. Hope to see you Thanks for the compliment! Roger
Sun, 10-22-2017 12:33
Hello Bob Yes Irm has acquired the 15444 but we have not had time or funds to move it. If you would like to help us move please consider a [...]
Sat, 10-21-2017 16:40
has CN15444 steam generator made it to Union? Thinking about this as the weather changes from hot to cold. Was the acquisition successful? any [...]
Sat, 10-21-2017 14:13
Matt, the Diesel Department is quite capable of doing its own cosmetic restorations. They are currently repainting CRIP 4506 in Bankrupt [...]
Thu, 10-12-2017 15:41
I read a rumor saying that you guys secured a loan for TP&W 800. Is this true?
Sun, 10-08-2017 13:04
#938 is now being painted so she will look a great deal better on display. Great work by Phil and the team. Work done is a cosmetic restoration. At [...]
Thu, 10-05-2017 18:36
Classy and excellent work on the Illinois Central car. You all have done some excellent work.
Wed, 10-04-2017 12:12
You guys have done a fantastic job. I think you all deserve a break so you can step back and admire your work, because this car looks great. Now I do [...]
Sun, 10-01-2017 00:05
I'm trying to build a model of this ACF tank car but don't have any information about how the brake wheel stand attaches to the frame of the car. Is [...]
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:51
Hello Kurt DID you ever paint with a pot? It takes longer to clean the system then its worth.
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:50
Thanks Bob Thanks for your input. We are all volunteers and not a paid rr staff. We do what we can.
Sat, 09-30-2017 21:48
Hello Matt I did mention your name on the next blog. Thanks for your help see you soon.