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Friday, June 22. 2012Big John, Big update, No. 1 - June 2012
 Mark Installing the Scaffold, 2010 Activity abounds in the heavyweight 8-1-2 sleeper, John Mc Loughlin. Here is an update to the accomplished progress by two volunteers. It takes a lot of time because of the complexity of the surface.  Mark Wirewheeling in Vestibule Sept, 2010 I, along with Mark Hoffman have been busy the last three years restoring the vestibule to its former glory. The following pictures and descriptions through the next few blogs will help the reader view our progress. This blog will pay particular attention to the surface preparation of the vestibule on the east end of the sleeper.  Entrance Door Sanded, Ready to Be Primed Aug 2010 The Goal.... to paint it "Pullman" green. The first pictures are of Mark faithfully needlechipping the vestibule, inside and outside walls.  Mark Chipping Area of Missing Marker Bracket  Roger Drilling Holes for Missing Marker Light Bracket  Newly Found Bracket Installed Last in this series of pictures is the partly primed outside wall of vestibule. Next job applying the paint! Which is easier? Needlechipping all the various small areas, or sanding, or priming or painting? What ever your answer its a tedious job. The result are well worth our efforts. Care to join the team? Donations can be made to the John Mc Loughlin fund...  Vestibule Exterior Almost Primed Waiting for Paint |
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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. [...]