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Thursday, October 14. 2010Wood Shop and Other News - October 13, 2010 HOLLYWOOD We interrupt your regularly scheduled program to bring you some of the behind the scenes action in preparing these BLOG entries. Actually a production crew was on the campus with lighting, cameras, props, actors, caterers, etc to film an upcoming commercial for the Belk Department Stores - found in the southeast of the US. Probably over 40 people needed to make this relatively simple product. Here, they had taken over the depot platform, using the C&NW bilevels as backgorund and part of the scene.  Welocme Back Welcome back to Rich Witt, who was recently a 'victim' in a vehicle accident. He got banged up a bit, and is still pretty tender and limited in activity. But it was good to see him stop in. He has brought out some new tools for shop use, and John Faulhaber helps examine the plunder.  Barn 4 Addition Most of you have followed along as a new lean-to shop addition was added to the southwest corner of Barn 4. Here, a B&G crew of three prepare the earth for a new concrete apron and pad, which could be poured later this week. Dave Diamond has the transit set up and is checking elevations. Thursday, October 14. 2010Dover Strait Update - October 13, 2010There was some good news as the Dover Strait was able to be moved outdoors for more work.  Underbody Gene Machowiak is visible in this picture if you look closely. He is working on the underbody gear, needle chipping and preparing for fresh paint and primer. This has been on their TO DO list for some weeks, but weather does not always cooperate, and a locomotive and crew are needed to pull the car out of Barn 3 and return it at night.  Project Manager We caught Bob Hunter on the north side, fussing with some wire and cabling, to get it back in place before Gene moves to this side. Thursday, October 14. 2010GN 70104 Update - October 13, 2010So far, the promise of donated paint for the project remains unfulfilled. So as colder weather approaches, Henry Vincent and John Faulhaber moved the car back to Track 40, and shortly it will again move to the south yards for winter storage.  Back Home Very frustrating to have basically lost this year's warm weather for painting but some things are out of our control. |
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Sun, 05-19-2013 22:13
Hello again. I had an idea that was (somewhat rudely, mid-sentence) dismissed in talking to a museum volunteer a few years back, but here it goes [...]
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!!!!!!!