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Monday, November 21. 2011TMS Project - November 20, 2011They are on their way!  Steam Cleaning All of the wheelsets had been removed from the trucks as previously reported. Sunday, a new high pressure steam cleaner was christened to remove layers of oil and grease from the wheelsets, and also from the second truck frame, seen to the left.  In They Go Greg Kepka and Dan Fenlaciki roll in the second wheelset, a rental truck for this purpose.  Number Three The big forklift does the heavy lifting, while Greg and Dan walk alongside to make sure it stays put. By the end of the afternoon, all were loaded and secured, the truck rear door buttoned up, ready to drive off today. By now, as I type, they should be at the wheel shop. Of course we still could use some money for this current and active project. There are still some pledged matching funds available, so every dollar you send in to FUND RTMS, will make Santa very happy - each dollar becomes two. Monday, November 21. 2011ME 28 Update - November 20, 2011 Upper Sash The first rebuilt windows for this car have been received after being processed by an outside contractor. Ray Schmid is sanding them down and applying additional coats of polyurethane to protect them. This car has paired sets of regular side windows below a long double width upper sash, seen here. And each window has the regular sash and an additional storm sash outside of that.  Lower Sash The lower sash are also sanded and here you see Ray applying the smooth top coat of polyurethane. See how it shines?  Side Windows Meanwhile out in the carbarn, Norm Krentel is giving the window openings a thorough going over, removing many layers of old paint, and making needed repairs.  End Roof And Jeff Brady is continuing to work on the new end roof. This becomes very complex and more or less requires a SCULPTOR rather than an ordinary guy with some carpenter skills. Jeff is the man for the job. |
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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. [...]