| HOME | DEPARTMENT BLOG | CALENDAR | DIRECTIONS | DONATIONS |
|
|
| HOME | DEPARTMENT BLOG | CALENDAR | DIRECTIONS | DONATIONS | |
Tuesday, December 18. 2018Repairing of the Mt. Hrvard ExteriorThe matching grant provided by the Milwaukee Road Historical society has made it possible to begin this phase of the Mt. Harvard restoration. Paul Cronin and I formulated a plan of action before the exterior work was even started. We decide to repair all the damaged and rusted sections all in one time frame. By removing all the "problems" we could then purchase enough steel and supplies at one time helping to reduce the costs of materials. Paul contacted Gregg Wolfersheim and a work schedule was formulated to remove the old damaged steel sections. This is what you will see with these photos.  Gregg and I removed the vestibule door and trap to reveal the wall condition. This is the area where the new stars will be secured and installed.  Here he is cutting out the old steel to be replace with new.  An overall look of the damaged section.  Here is what it looks like after Gregg removed and cleaned the area.  This is another job that needs to be repaired. The rusted area was partially removed when the sleeper was at Mid Continent RR Museum. Now we intend to remove and repair the entire area.  Gregg removed even more rusty steel to reveal a much larger area to restore.  The length of this repair is about 25 feet. Not any easy job to fix!  Gregg is smiling after his job has been completed.  Top view of the vestibule with the floor tile removed.  The rubber floor tile has been removed showing the thin floor steel.  This is a view of the other side of the Mt. Harvard with the trap and vestibule door having been removed revealing more rusty steel. Remember there is still time to contribute to the match! Act by December 31 to double your impact! Your support will help accomplish our goal for the Mt. Harvard! Thanks Roger Tuesday, December 4. 2018Matching Grant is announced for the Mt. HarvardI am happy to be announcing a new matching grant! This time for the Mt. Harvard. A commitment from the membership of the Milwaukee Road Historical Society for a matching grant places our Mt. Harvard in a good position to operate in a limited time frame for next year. This is a one to one matching grant up to $1,500.00! It is an important step towards bring the Mt. Harvard back to operational status. Please consider a donation. You can be confident that every dollar matched will be wisely used in this restoration.  Sandi is prepping the hallway for primer.  All taped and ready for painting.  Primed and ready for the next coat. In the mean time, and not to be out done, Bob Olsen is continuing the removal of the old paint layer in the women's bathroom.  He is removing old paint beneath the mirrors.  This is what he has accomplished so far.  The wall by the sinks.  This area is still waiting for paint removal.  Gregg Wolfersheim is removing old rivets from the one good stair step. We are using this step as a pattern for the future rebuilt of many stairs need for the John Mcloughlin and the Mt. Harvard. Thanks Roger Monday, December 3. 2018Fall Update on the Mt. Harvard
A lot of effort has gone into the interior since my last blog post about our restoration efforts on Mt. Harvard. We have finished painting the kitchen and installed all of the shelving and parts that we could find in the sleeper. Our three or four person team has now switch its focus to the hallway leading to the vestibule stair area. Bob Olsen has now moved into the women's bathroom and is beginning to remove all the old wall and ceiling paint.
 We just painted these small door panel belonging to the electrical locker.  More small doors some for the John Mcloughlin.  Much of the kitchen was primed at Mid Continent but we are sanding that same area and priming it again.  Here I am priming a wall in the small kitchen.  This view is looking into the kitchen from the obs room.  Sandi priming the area. The masked off area beneath the window is the sink.  Sandi, the happy painter at work.  Wall finally painted. Next we will install locks and handles.  Another wall painted in the small kitchen.  Bob Olsen holding his favorite tool, the heat gun.  Removal of old paint in the womens bathroom has begun.  The lounge is also functioning as a small assembling and storage area. |
Blog AdministrationFind us on Facebookfind us on instagram
Calendar
QuicksearchSyndicate This Blog |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comments
Sun, 01-13-2019 08:08
There are several issues with restoring both 2707 and 975 to operating condition. Money is a big issue, seeing as we have no idea what condition they [...]
Sat, 01-12-2019 01:08
Nice Thought, but those two engines are unlikely to operate on the museum line if operate at all, Because of Size, Condition, and Necessary Budget for [...]
Thu, 01-10-2019 20:46
Nice that u guys trying restore and repaint it. But if gona go this far way not just restore it and 2707 engine both running condition. I know lot of [...]
Tue, 12-25-2018 17:22
Merry Christmas to all those who work so hard to make the IRM the great museum that it is! I will send in my membership renewal in the next week or [...]
Fri, 11-30-2018 19:48
Hello Ted No, its not the Metro Burro crane. Its the Bay City 25 ton Crane sitting in the back of the Steam Shop. Thanks Roger
Fri, 11-30-2018 13:43
Is that the Metra Burro Model 30 crane you are working on?
Tue, 11-27-2018 17:12
Good Job.
Sat, 11-03-2018 17:05
Are you the Paul Cronin from B&M days at Iron Horse Park?
Mon, 09-24-2018 18:39
keep up the good work on this car. Wish I could be there to help. is starting to look good.
Thu, 09-06-2018 18:16
I am glad to see you took away the caboose fittings; they were only added in the car's last two years. By all means, put in the right seat frames, [...]
Fri, 08-31-2018 00:23
was this car heated by a coal stove at one point in time?
Thu, 08-30-2018 20:01
Hello Raphael Well, I don't know what the plans are for the painting of the engine. Only one person is working on it and he is a paid employee. [...]