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Thursday, March 8. 2012Wood Shop Update - March 7, 2012 Finishing Up The final two recesses have been routed into the new fireman's side window for Norfolk & Western 2050. Dick Cubbage is touching up the last areas by hand - the old fashioned way with some sandpaper.  Fitting Victor Humphreys is doing the final adjustments to fit for the engineer's window for the N&W 2050.  Book Em The above window and the last sash for the Illinois Central 3996 diner were assembled and glued. John Faulhaber helped on this and then completed the task by cleaning up around the shop. So, we are close to closing the books on two shop orders.  Stop Em Mike Alterio and Frank Sirinek were trying to resurrect two hand brake assemblies to be installed on the Chicago and West Towns 141. Other work seen in the shop included George Clark working on new siding for Lake Shore Electric 810, John Nelligan working on Charles City Western 300, and a few more volunteers working on the TM D 13, a traction dump motor. Thursday, March 8. 2012CTS 4223 Update - March 7, 2012 Trim Panels Dick Cubbage and Dave Rogan are discussing methods to remove many layers of paint (and rust below that) for two trim panels that go over the last two side windows at the rear of the car.  Sparks Flying Dick is not one much inclined to 'watching'. In short order he was out in the barn and the sparks were flying!  A Tutorial Simon Harrison watches as Dick gives a tutorial on the finer points of this work. No, it is not simple grunt work!  It Takes Two To Tango? Maybe for the dance but more hands here make for fast work. Simon and Dave were both in a sort of competition cleaning the sheet metal so it can be prime painted this weekend.  Glistening These are barely recognizable compared to how they were a few hours ago. See the first image in this entry. These have almost a mirror finish and are typical to the ten items completely stripped today. Not that I was counting - they may have done more than that. |
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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!!!!!!!