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Thursday, July 14. 2011News and Views - July 13, 2011 Windows Rich Witt was at work in the wood shop repairing a window from the CA&E 36. Several steps are needed in this process. Odd that the code string needed for this post identifies this image as "CIA" - hmmmm. Also in the wood shop, Rich worked on a new project for the Frisco 1630 decapod, George Clark continued on the LSE 810, getting ready to install the new siding on the north face of the car, we noted more progress by Tim Peters on CRT 1797, Henry Vincent worked on shop facilities, and John Nelligan continued on the CCW 300. I got no pics of this work on the B&O wagon top boxcar due to spending a few hours in the sun on the roof of the car. But we cleaned more of the old steel, and I was joined by Victor Humphreys and Simon Harrison. One of the side ladders from the No 1 end is now complete - cleaned, primed and finish painted.  CTA 30 And on adjacent Track 41 there was a six car elevated train! Jerry Saunders is leading a team to re-paint single car CTA 30. The pic shows Jerry removing old paint from the aluminum roof area of the carbody, joined by Fred Zimmerman up on the roof. Jeron Glander also spent an entire day helping on the project, and I believe they also labored on CTA 30 Tuesday this week. Thursday, July 14. 2011Steam Pics - July 13, 2011Here is a quick followup to the Steam News post of July 9, 2011  Smokebox Front Simon Harrison looks at the smokebox front from of the Frisco 1630 decapod. Note that the hinged smokebox door was removed first, and then the large steel front plate removed.  Frisco 1630 Here is the old girl getting ready for the next steps. Being backlit it is hard to see inside, but the smokestack petticoat is the next big item to come out of that gaping hole.  Shay In the shop we noted this view of our Shay. A custom fabricated beam has been bolted to the front of the locomotive frame. This will allow high capacity jacks to lift the frame and boiler, to provide clearance to remove the front truck assembly for repairs. |
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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. [...]