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Tuesday, May 28. 2013RI coaches.... Whats up!?
About a month and a half ago the cleaning crew came out and took on the job of cleaning the Rock fleet. Unfortunately, RI 2571 was unavailable for it was inside barn 11 The three that were cleaned were 2555,2602, and 2582. Thanks to all for making the added effort. YOU all did a fine job. The cars had not been touched in about six months. You can imagine the dirt and debri that was in and around the seats, the walls and doors. Another chore that was completed was that of wiping and cleaning the 26 ceiling globes in each car. They certainly needed it. Thanks to all who participated.
 Harold is enjoying the view  washing windows and seat cushions  It cold but at least everyone is still smiling Tuesday, May 28. 2013CGW X38 Update - May 25, 2013 Priming Paul Cronin is priming the many new boards for the interior lining, cut and sized in the shop last Wednesday.  The Flanger It did not matter that the skies were gray and promised some drizzle. Ray Pollice is sheltered from it as he operates a needle scaler attacking the flanger blade.  Will It Fit Over the winter season we constructed two new doors for the plow. Victor Humphreys and Jim Leonard are checking to see how it fits.  Yes It Does There were a few trims and cuts to perfect the door into the opening, but minor really, in the scheme of things. Victor and Jim hoisted it up into the plow body more than once and here are enjoying the view out the window. Tuesday, May 28. 2013Wood Shop Update - May 27, 2013
FLASH - We interrupt our regularly scheduled report to bring you this late breaking news. On May 27, 2013 the Chicago and West Towns 141 electric trolley car entered regular public service at the Illinois Railway Museum. The car ran well on our car line route, carrying capacity riders to the delight of our visitors and members alike. The car last ran under its own power in 1947 and represents decades of work by our volunteers and staff alike. FRANK SIRINEK led the project and ROD TURNER, the Electric Car Department Curator, invested time and money, the support of the crew of mechanics, electricians, and restorationists to make this possible. I am sure you will see more news and pics of this event in coming days. Back to your regular programming.
The table saw being restored for use in the woodshop is making progress. Here is the restored quadrant - miter gauge mounted on the sliding table.
Rich Witt is carefully taking measurements and making a working drawing to construct a set of replica FIRST AID BOXES for our CA&E cars.
John Faulhaber is priming many new panels and parts made for our Cleveland Transit System 4223 PCC car.
Bill Peterson is using a new paint stripper to remove years of finish on the curved steel panels that once held ad cards in the 4223, while new Board member Norm Krentel looks on.
After the paint stripper is done, Bill Peterson cleaned the remnants down to bare steel with a power wire brush. It was not too cold so Bill moved outdoors for this messy step.
Paul Cronin, Bob Kutella, and Rich Witt are working on the last set of old ceiling light panels from the 4223. These old fixtures are well and truly mounted with very rusty hardware that fought well for every screw removed.
Eric Lorenz pulls out the old rubber gasket that runs along the bottom of each window sash. Amazing that we were able to source new material. It does not go in easily but many more were completed.
And the results speak for themselves in this view of the front half of the right side of the 4223.
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Comments
Tue, 06-13-2017 15:09
IRM is planning on painting the BN E Unit they have now (the one in the passenger scheme) into a CB&Q. Idk if that's what your referring to as [...]
Tue, 06-13-2017 09:07
Did I see a Santa Fe Blue & Yellow GE setting near Barn 4 a couple of weeks ago? If so, what is the story on that unit?
Mon, 06-12-2017 22:56
i think what he means is to give the Executive units some detailing while retaining the Executive Colors, because if you haven't noticed, some of the [...]
Mon, 06-12-2017 19:47
BN1 and BN2 represent the executive fleet well on their own, BN3 was used far less and was 9919 much longer. Another CBQ E unit is a bit excessive at [...]
Sat, 06-10-2017 00:31
I honestly am not a fan of repainting the BN-3. There are plenty of BN E9AM's out there that don't need full repainting. Now I understand it costs [...]
Wed, 05-31-2017 13:59
According to the schedule posted yes. This can all change at any time due to mechanical failure without notice.
Fri, 05-26-2017 11:01
Steam Dept. Crew: You guys are heroes to a lot of us out in the hinterland!
Sun, 05-21-2017 08:14
Yes, the plan is to have CB&Q 9976 available as an alternate silver locomotive for the Nebraska Zephyr should 9911A be unavailable for service. Since [...]
Tue, 05-16-2017 13:08
Question. Will there be steam operating on either June 17th or 18th? Will be visiting from the state of Washington and was just curious. Thanks in [...]
Tue, 05-16-2017 11:36
You mean Burlington Northern #9908 will go back to being Chicago Burlington & Quincy #9976 ?
Mon, 05-15-2017 14:41
Will there be a rain date just in case?
Tue, 05-09-2017 00:35
so, will 992300 have the welded windows cut out? because after seeing a 1977 photo online, it had the windows there.