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Monday, April 16. 2012ATSF 1400 Wood Caboose - April 15, 2012Here is a short report from Buzz Morisette who has been steadily working on this car.  ATSF 1400 Our roster shows this wood caboose as being built by American Car and Foundry in 1923. It has several unique features and is well worth preservation. Note the rotating arm and signal disc which could be operated from the cupola.  New Flooring New flooring was being installed in the interior during summer 2011.  Old Windows The original or old windows are shown before removal in Spring 2012. I say original with lack of conviction since historical photographs show a different style and arrangement of the sash.  Mortise and Tenon Detail The new sash are constructed with exacting precision using traditional joinery featuring mortise and tenons.  New Windows Installed And the new windows are being installed now, Spring 2012. And the inevitable commercial message. A lot of this work, all of it really, is being funded by donations to the restricted fund for this car, R1400. And as a wood bodied car living outdoors, we greatly hope to raise funding to that same account which will allow us to subscribe to indoor storage space. Can you help?
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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. [...]