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Thursday, September 15. 2011News and Views - September 14, 2011 Straphangers Frank Kehoe was out early and painted three racks of straphanger loops and support pipes. These are removed from CRT 1797 and had been cleaned and ready to paint. It is amazing how another set of helping hands makes the progress much faster.  Caulking Speaking of another set of hands, Tim Peters was hit by a car last week, suffering a broken arm and other cuts and bruises. Nevertheless he was on site caulking window sills on the CRT 1797. It was his left arm!  Orange Paint And later on there was orange finish paint going on the belt rail and letterboards. This really snaps out the months of work and repairs, and replacing the rotted and damaged parts of the wood sides, pillars, and window trim.  Then There Was None Virtually all the track on track 31 inside Barn 3 has had new panel track laid in. Now the 200 feet or so or track through the door and outside have been removed. Dave Diamond is directing Nick Kallas in the bobcat to prepare the grade.  Painting By now you may realize that a large part of a volunteer life is painting. Roger Kramer has cleaned and stripped old layers of failed paint from the east end of the Pullman car, John Mc Loughlin, and is seen here spray painting the new primer. Thursday, September 15. 2011B&O Wagon Top Update - September 14, 2011 A End Despite unsettled skies, it did not rain after 10 AM or so and Victor Humphreys is sanding primed areas on the A end. At the same time Mike Alterio fabricated the two remaining grab irons for the B end and installed them.  Priming Done Here is an overall view of the north side and A end of the car. The A end and four side panels have had welding and repairs completed, been primed, sanded, and re-primed. It is quite a visual difference in person, so look closely at the pic to compare the left side, largely 'painted' in rust, with the right half of the completed work.  Roof Meanwhile the roof needs some attention. We have been diligently working to have it sandblasted and prime painted by a contractor due to the gratings and other details that make it impractical to do by hand. So far, since the beginning of August we have hired two different guys to make this happen, and both have been unable to do the job. It is not that complicated. So, if any of you have a cousin or uncle that is a legitimate sandblaster, please have them contact me so this can be completed before winter. (Temperature early this AM about 40 F). And yes this will cost money so if you can see your way to helping support the work, donations may be sent to fund R374065. Thanks Thursday, September 15. 2011CTS 4223 Update - September 14, 2011We had a skeleton crew today but that did not stop Lorne Tweed from continuing to make progress on the project.  Standee Windows Lorne is painting the interior of the sides in the standee window areas. I think all of the remaining ones are now painted and ready to have the rubber gasket and glass installed. That will make a big impact on the appearance of the car from the outside. |
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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. [...]