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Thursday, September 23. 2010Wood Shop and other Views - September 22, 2010 A Clean Shop John Faulhaber is one of several folks who have worked in the past few weeks to help REALLY clean the wood shop area. As a reminder, the wood shop is closed to restoration work this coming weekend as we are hosting an annual event for us - this time about 100 folks from coast to coast all interested in old woodworking machines. And we have them!  Patching Steel Gerry Dettloff is working to piece in new steel and weld it all up on CRT 1797, the next wood L car restoration being done by Tim Peters. That end plate was pretty much like a lace doily - I suppose you can expect that on a car over a century old!  Another Silver Car Many of you have read of the exploits of our Wednesday Warriors, a group of fellows who volunteer on Special Projects. They are largely invisible since they do not attend IRM on weekends, but their work is certainly NOT invisible. This season they have been laboring on a lightweight smoothside baggage car from the CB&Q. I think I will go with 983 although there has been some confusion with the number 963. In this Photo, Paul Gasiorowski has been applying new silver to the north side of the car. This is a rare photo with the other cars stored in yard five out for last week's showcase operations, leaving us an empty track.  More Paint Wayne Bates is working on one of the sliding doors as Paul continues east with the paint roller.  Corner Repairs Meanwhile, Neal Schwingbeck is welding in new steel to repair some wrinkles sustained to the corner. If any of you saw this car a scant six months ago you would not believe it to be the same piece of equipment now! |
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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. [...]