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Friday, July 6. 2012TMS Project Update - July 6, 2012A lot has happened on this project in just the last two short months. A few of these pics have appeared in the BLOG previously, but some of you may have missed them, so I will review the milestones now.  New Wheelsets The wheelsets returned with new tires mounted upon them in the first week of May. They are beautiful.  Second Truck The second truck was steam cleaned and restored and repainted in our shop space as shown here. Those who have been following this project know that a substantial amount of time and money were expended in what amounted to a total disassembly and rebuild of the thoroughly worn out first truck for the TM 972.  Assembly Area All of the restored parts for the first truck were moved to the east end of Barn 4 where the assembly is being done.  Spring Forward The first assembly steps included installation of these new leaf spring assemblies.  Bolster This past week saw the other set of leaf springs installed and the truck bolster inserted into the frame, along with all the bars, nuts, bolts and other parts in this area. Everything from the spring plank to the side bearings are ready for the next step. But now for the real excitement. DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE, DOUBLE YOUR FUN!! I bet there might be an ad card in the car from Wrigley's but we received pledges for new MATCHING DONATION money this week amounting to several thousand dollars. There is no doubt this money is needed, as there are always new discoveries and items needing repair on any restoration project. SO PLEASE, consider a donation to fund RTMS and each dollar you send will become two for moving the work closer to completion! Friday, July 6. 2012CGW X 38 Update - July 4, 2012This is another project where the hot and hotter weather slowed the pace of outdoor work.  New Framing In the morning John Faulhaber and Victor Humphreys selected three pieces from the new lumber delivered this week. The result is these three pieces custom sized and planed to be used for framing the doorways on either side of the plow body.  Paint Already We ducked out to the plow with care - it was like getting slapped in the face with the heat. Measurements taken, marks made, holes drilled and counterbored. This first one got prime painted the same afternoon by Victor. Friday, July 6. 2012Wood Shop Update - July 4, 2012Yes, there was woodworking done in the shop today, but mostly it provided some cooling relief from the brutally hot 100F PLUS temperatures. So a lot of volunteers and their projects burrowed in and continued working.  Trolley Boards Lorne Tweed continued working on new trolley boards for the Cleveland Transit System 4223 PCC car. Layout work was done carefully and here he is boring the needed holes. It is a good thing this car is single ended and we only need to do this once.  Side Repair Victor Humphreys has been fitting and fabricating new steel plates to repair the rusted out side areas on our B&O wagon top boxcar. If it ever cools off some, we will try to schedule a 'welding party' to place them the needed spots.  Knitting Bill Wulfert, Rich Block, and Frank Sirinek are untangling a bale of virgin wool yarn to be measured and cut for making new waste bundles for Chicago Rapid Transit 1797. As fast as they could make them, Tim Peters was under the car removing old pads from the axle cap bearings and stuffing these in. Hot, uncomfortable, and DIRTY - a perfect July Fourth.  Sign of the Times Randy Hicks is cutting some wood to assemble a frame and hang a new interpretive sign on Lake Shore Electric 150. Efforts like this go unremarked and largely unrewarded, but it goes with the territory. Thanks, Randy.  Base Work Jeron Glander is grinding on a trolley base in the work to restore it for use on the CTA 2000 pair of rapid transit cars. Ray Piesciuk and Richard Schauer supervise from a safe distance in the background. Look for this pair (the cars, not the volunteers) to operate in the Trolley Pageant for the first time at IRM. |
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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!!!!!!!