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Thursday, August 2. 2012

CGW X 38 Update - August 1, 2012 Posted by Robert Kutella in Chicago Great Western X 38 Russell Snow Plow at 11:20

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CGW X 38 Update - August 1, 2012

Still no rain so a good crew made continued progress yesterday.

Corner Post

John Faulhaber is holding a new interior corner post for the rear end of the plow. Lest you think this looks like the same thing in the previous BLOG ENTRY, that one was fabricated and installed in a single day, last Saturday. This was just another stick of lumber at the start of the day. You can see the many steps and reliefs needed for fitting around interior rivet heads.

Prime

Victor Humphreys immediately set about prime painting it, and by the end of the day it was dry enough to install and bolt into the car body. Tally - two work days, two new corner posts in and done.

Clean and Paint

Jim Leonard worked again on the high parts of the north side of the body, needlechipping, wire wheeling, and priming the areas. Dave Rogan focused on replacing disassembled parts of the air piping inside the carbody. Yes, it was only 89 F in the shade outdoors in the breeze, but easily 15 degrees warmer inside the uninsulated box. John F also did a good job making a lintel and fitting mortise and tenon joints for door framing for the second side door on the plow.

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Thomas Bernacki about CGW X38 Update - May 15, 2013
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.

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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

Wally Unglaub about Signal Department - May 11, 2013
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"

Robert Kutella about CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
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Bob Vaughn about CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013
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 [...]

Kirk Warner about CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013
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?

Wally Unglaub about NEW TROLLEY BUS LOOP
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.

hyde seybold about Steam Department Update 04-27-2013
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?

Jim Froida about Photo Gallery stats as of November 24, 2012
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

Wally Unglaub about NEW TROLLEY BUS LOOP
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.

Wally Unglaub about CGW X38 Update - May 1, 2013
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!