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Thursday, November 24. 2011TMS Project - November 23, 2011 Spring Forward As usual, Henry Vincent seems to be the 'go to guy' whenever any job or project needs some help. Here Henry and Frank Sirinek are sitting down on the job, as they apply the first finish paint to the springs and other parts dismantled and cleaned up, then primed, for the second motor truck of 972. You will note it is reddish brown which has been determined the appropriate color for the era of this restoration. Long time visitors to IRM may remember seeing the trucks under the car a dark green, not so this time around. It is really an amazing amount of work going on for this project, almost every day in the shop you see activity and progress. Also yesterday, the new steam cleaner was in action, after the bolsters and other truck parts had been disassembled. And we can confirm that the new tires and old wheelsets all arrived safely at the machine shop. Stay Tuned!!! Thursday, November 24. 2011Wood Shop Update - November 23, 2011To all our faithful readers, members, and friends HAPPY THANKSGIVING  Rails Despite the nearby Holiday on the calendar, there were some diehards working in the shop. Tim Peters is a virtual wood working shop all by himself. I bet this week, the new windows seeing work approach twenty. Here he fitting a rail for assembly into another new window for CRT 1797  The Stack From the other side of the table you can see the ever growing stack of dry fit frames, and sharp eyed viewers will see two larger two lite frames behind him. Yes, Tim still needs to use a crutch.  Morning Work First thing in the morning, Tim glued two more large sash. Roger Kramer is in the background working on passenger car windows.  CCW 300 Pete Galayda is acting like a paint chemist as he prepares to paint more parts for the Charles City Western 300 locomotive. |
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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. [...]