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Monday, September 17. 2012CGW X 38 Update - September 15-16, 2012SHOWCASE SHOW We had very good weather for our annual Museum Showcase events. On Saturday, the team working on the CGW snowplow planned to demonstrate the operation of the wings as they rotated out from the plow body to push snow wider from the right-of way.  A Gathering Despite being announced only on various websites, a crowd began gathering well before the appointed hour of 1:30 PM. It got larger and perhaps over 100 visitors watched the show. And then we invited them to go inside the plow in a sort of OPEN HOUSE, and to try their hand at the controls so THEY could engage the wings and make them move.  Bob Vaughan Photo In the cab, Dave Rogan took over instructing and guiding the visitors through the maze of piping and levers. Many took advantage of this opportunity for the next hour. Thanks to all who attended and who also were very generous in adding a donation to further the work of the project. It all went as planned, and was very satisfying to see an entire summer's of work appreciated.  Bob Vaughan Photo We are always reluctant to waste any time on a good weather day. While last minute preparations for the demo were underway, Bob Kutella and Jim Leonard installed a cast steel door threshhold on the north side. And then we added the trim molding to serve as stop jambs.  A Closer Look By the end of the day Sunday, the doorway area was complete, the new molding glistening in fresh maroon paint and the threshold plate shiny black. While the actual work was interrupted for the weekend to some extent, it was a good way to demonstrate work on an active project. We also got some unexpected benefits as Bob Vaughan was visiting from downstate, and he donated a copy of original CGW artwork for the CORN BELT HERALD. Another unexpected benefit was Mark Secco delivering the original air pressure gauge for our plow. We know the plow was scheduled to be scrapped before we acquired it, and a lot of the air piping had been dismantled. A fan got the gauge, perhaps as a sort of keepsake, but returned it this weekend to resume its correct place. What are the odds of that happening after an intermission of seven months? Monday, September 17. 2012Wood Shop Update - September 15-16, 2012I am going to stick with the title and category we have used before, although this entry is spread across many areas of work. All was in and around Barn 4 and the shops. A lot of work and effort was invested in presenting operations for Museum Showcase Weekend but the volunteers soldiered on with many projects.  Trolley Boards Another photo and update from Lorne Tweed - Eric Lorenz is up on the roof of Cleveland Transit System 4223, squeezed in a sort of well in the roof mounted sheet metal shroud. The new trolley boards are being installed, and here he is fishing a new power cable through the entry fitting. Some of the trolley board pedestals can be seen on the right side.  Patchwork Victor Humphreys continues work on our B&O wagon top boxcar. He has just cut out two more severely rusted out areas, and is fitting a new patch into place for welding. He also repainted the number one truck frames black, that had previously been cleaned and primed.  A Cushiony Job John Mc Kelvey is replacing upholstery on many of the cushions in our latest passenger car acquisition, the LAKE CITY. While much of the interior is meticulously and 100% restored, not so much the case in the worn and torn seat cushions. And we did make some sawdust this weekend also. Three new window sill blanks were roughed out, and four new window framing timbers were prepared for our CGW X 38 snowplow. |
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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. [...]