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Thursday, May 31. 2012Car Work - May 28-29, 2012We made some good progress with annual maintenance and inspections of our rolling stock.  Caboose String CGW 601, MILW 01984, and UP 3786 arrived on track 41 outside Barn 4 for the work. All are now considered 'passed' and released for operations on our railroad.  What Is That One Flushed with this success, we also got CNW 10304 for some work. The car has seen extensive restoration over many years. But we discovered a fatal flaw in a cracked coupler casting. This has taken some time over a few years and involved finding a new coupler and cooperation from the steam shop to fabricate a new cross key. Victor Humphreys and Dick Cubbage are ready for the 'real work'  The Old Grind And REAL WORK it was. After two tries the new coupler shank was installed, only to find the new cross key was a 'tight fit'. Actually an interference fit as it would not go through the slot. First, Victor tried grinding and after that proved not enough, Jeff Calandine went to the steam shop and used a milling machine to re-size it.  Knuckle Puzzle Dan Fenlaciki is trying mightily to solve a Knuckle Puzzle. The new coupler shank did not have five key parts for the innards. It really is not too apparent on how they might all go together and make the coupler work.  Success Victor Humphreys and Dan Fenlaciki have it all together and the uncoupling lever assembly is assembled to lift the pin and open the knuckle.  Cross Key Meanwhile, Jeff Calandine, a big guy in a small space, made several trips underneath the car wrestling with the cross key. In the end, it has been assembled, the car inspection done, and another caboose 'passed' and ready for service. And one that has not seen any mileage for years, or maybe decades. NEXT??? Thursday, May 31. 2012Wood Shop Update - May 28-29, 2012There was a lot of work done and a lot accomplished in the last week. Stay tuned as I hope to find time to post extensive updates.  Stakes Dan Fenlaciki was at the big bandsaw cutting new stakes for a flatcar project being managed by Mark Secco. I think this is for CGW W 52 which acts as a crane tender car.  Wear Plates Gerry Dettlof and John Faulhaber are installing steel plates to either side of the freight door on Lake Shore Electric 810. Their purpose is to minimize damage, dents, and dings when freight is loaded or unloaded from this traction trailer.  Left Side Gerry continued with installation of the second steel panel to the left of the door.  Herald I was caught in the act of painting the second Great Northern herald on our GN 70104 hopper car.  In the Clouds Frank Kehoe had his head in the clouds as I caught his good side in the viewfinder. L car CRT 1797 was 'modernized' in the 1930's with a drop ceiling. Years of crud, dirt and debris have accumulated, and he was diligently applying the shop vacuum to improve the situation.  On the Roof Tim Peters, meanwhile, is applying the finishing touches to the completed roof of the 1797. A lot of work, a lot of parts and paint, and an uncommon persistence to finish the job. Usually the phrase "Petering out" means you are fading in the mission. Not so with Tim Peters. |
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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. [...]