Freight Car Department

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