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Thursday, September 8. 2011CTS 4223 Update - September 7, 2011 Standee Windows Lorne Tweed is working on the standee window areas inside CTS 4223, our Cleveland PCC car. Here he is painting the first coat of the interior cream enamel. This is required to be done before the window itself is installed and put in place. These oval windows are so named so that riders who are forced to stand in a crowded car can see out.  Sign Box Simon Harrison is continuing to clean and prep the front sign box for painting. Tight quarters, but we are cleaning and removing decades of old flaky paint and dirt.  Priming By days end Simon was applying new bright white primer to the inside of the sign box. The purpose here is similar, that the frame and inside areas are to be painted before mounting the new glass for the sign box.  Outside Looking In From the outside looking in, you can see that Simon is enjoying his day of volunteering. Do you want to be on the outside looking in, or can you join the friendly team of volunteers, and be an insider? Thursday, September 8. 2011B&O Wagon Top Update - September 7, 2011 Patches Victor Humphreys continued to install patches and do related body work throughout the day. He is a perfectionist, insisting on the finished work being almost invisible of the repairs.  How Does That Grab You Mike Alterio is installing new grab irons to replace those damaged and missing on the A end. This day two were complete - fabricated, installed, and primed.  Fixture Rich Witt has become a valued fixture in our shop, but in this case 'fixture' refers to the wooden oak form and jig being assembled. New volunteer in our shop, David Diaz helps on the task.  Bending As soon as the wood jig was done, we fit a steel custom made die assembly into the hydraulic press and began forming new caps for the ribs on the boxcar. Rich Witt is supplying the muscle to the pump. IT WORKED! And as I was leaving the crew were hard at work to have seven pieces made and complete. Thursday, September 8. 2011News and Views - September 7, 2011 In the Sun Chicago and West Towns 141 made a rare appearance outdoors, as clearances were being checked on under car cabling, as the car negotiated a very sharp curve.  Rare Artifact Henry Vincent is pleased as longtime member Bob Rayunec donated an original North Shore Line First Aid kit. Wow! Where did that come from? |
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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. [...]