Wood Shop

I suppose I should grab your attention with some progress on CTS PCC 4223

Bumper Rails

Eric Lorenz is cleaning up the various bumper rails that will be installed along the lower sides of this car.  There are several pieces involved, some made new, some being restored.

PAINT

NEW PAINT GOING ON THE CAR!  As we hinted in earlier entries, the finished color is being applied to CTS 4223.  Here we see the right side between the center doors and the front.  What a difference this makes, already, even though this is a relatively small first step in the process.

Windows

Randall Hicks continues a new burst of energy to complete windows for CA&E 319.  The frames have been primed and inside painted, and here are the interior trim strips getting some finished paint.

CTA 30

Dave Fullarton was in the shop fabricating new roof saddles and other parts for the roof of one of the CTA 'single' L cars.

Roof Parts

Jeff Brady squeezed an extra volunteer day into his schedule and was cutting lap plates to continue installation of the custom roof panels for the Michigan Electric 28.

I managed a few more minutes work on a Sand Springs 68 window, and Dick Lukin was making repairs on the Illinois Central MU cars.  Frank Sirinek, Mike Stauber, and John Myhre were working on motor wiring and connections for the Chicago & West Towns 141.  Lots going on today.

In the Freight Car Department, Dan Fenlaciki helped us out, installing a new angle cock and hose (a task started last Wednesday) on our ICG 199458 caboose.