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Thursday, October 20. 2011TMS Project - October 19, 2011It has been some time since we posted an entry on this project. But there is a lot of news!! The new tires were ordered some months ago and the promised delivery date is fast approaching.  The Truck One of the trucks from TM 972 has been on Track 42 at the east end of Barn 4. John Faulhaber and Gerry Dettloff attacked it with the idea of dismantling the assembly to get the wheelsets out. In this pic the traction motor is out, and the main truck bolster has been chained and is being lifted free.  Naked Truck With the bolster assembly removed and set aside, we can see what the 'next layer' looks like.  Sideframes The final step was to remove the lower sideframe castings, journal bearings, and journal boxes. At days end the two wheelsets were out, marked, and ready to ship. It is not too late for you all to help on this project. A substantial amount of match money has been pledged to the project, and some of it still remains. So every dollar you generously contribute to fund R TMS will become TWO DOLLARS!! Please consider a year end donation to this project. Thursday, October 20. 2011CTS 4223 Update - October 19, 2011 Paint B Gone Simon Harrison took over where Alex Randow left off last Saturday, and managed to make a lot of headway cleaning up the rear ceiling panel.  Front End Lorne Tweed has masked off a lot of the interior front end and dashboard areas. He is about to paint cleaned and 'paint ready' areas underneath the dashboard. I stopped by to take a quick picture and spent 10 minutes reading an interesting story in the newspaper he used.  Windows Frank Sirinek stopped his canvasing duties long enough to hold an impromptu 'class' in restoring window sash for the 4223. John McKelvey, Lorne Tweed, Frank Sirinek, Simon Harrison, and Pete Galayda are at the lecture hall, all the students are 'soaking up' Frank's knowledge and experiences.  Windows While Frank demonstrated a lot of 'dos and don'ts', it appears there is no magic bullet for these aluminum framed sash, so some time will be spent before being ready to finally install in the car. |
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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!!!!!!!