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Thursday, January 5. 2012CTS 4223 Update - January 4, 2012 Dashed Lorne Tweed did some work on the window tracks for the many side windows, but also worked on the dash lights for the front end of the car. It is not simple a matter of screwing them on, and some parts were missing, so Lorne fabricated new ones!  The Frame Up Meanwhile, Simon Harrison got 'framed' into cleaning more of the aluminum extrusions for the side windows. Remember, there are two sash in the openings, and here he is at work on the smaller of the two. Thursday, January 5. 2012Wood Shop Update - January 4, 2012I usually try to resist making a lot of short entries on the BLOGS but I guess I have to break my own rules this time.  Window Work, Again Roger Kramer and John Faulhaber are shown using the router, cutting copes on the top and bottom rails for the current work order for nine new windows for Illinois Central 3996. Previously in the day, cheek cuts or tenon stop shoulders were cut on all of these. Mass producing multiple copies makes the involved tool set up more productive as any cut can be reproduced accurately.  Door Work Tim Peters is working on the many door panels found on and in Chicago Rapid Transit 1797. They get stripped of old paint, repaired where wood parts have deteriorated, and all joints re-fit and re-glued. Using epoxy based adhesives for this means one step equals one day, allowing time to cure the epoxy two part mix. |
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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. [...]