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Wednesday, March 19. 20142612 paint is applied 3-10 and 3-14-2014Gary and I reached a milestone Monday. I primed and painted the back side of the three steel replacement panels. We have been patiently fitting them for the last two months.  Gary and I laid out the three sections to prime and paint  Letting the 2nd coat of Sherwin Williams primer dry  Heres Roger applying the second coat of finish topcoat. BTY this is not the correct green. I found this full gallon in one of cars that was scraped years ago While I was watching the paint dry, Gary was removing this steel nickel seat panel via the grinding wheel.  Gary in the middle of cutting out the old screw heads  Hey Sparkie, do you think its the Fourth of July? Now that the weather is getting "warmer", Gary and I coming out to the museum more. This upcoming week we hope to work on the car Tuesday as well as Thursday. The reader will see greater progress in the up coming blogs. Comments to this blog are always accepted Please, let me hear from you! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP! If you can't make it out to Irm Please consider a donation to either the RI 2612 fund or the Passenger Car- Inside Storage Fund. Thanks Roger Tuesday, March 18. 2014March 15th - Passenger Car Department UpateIn the Ely, Buzz Morisette has two of the three panels up on the dining room ceiling. He was still doing a bit of work on the center area to make sure the middle panel will lie flat.  Buzz Morisette continues work on the Ely ceiling center  2 out of 3 ceiling panels are up in the Ely dining room In the Exhibit Cars, Kevin Kriebs painted the floor of the walk way between the two cars a gray which really cleans up the look of the walkway. He also gave the wall by the Arrival/Departure board a new coat of chocolate brown which covers the formerly white conduit.  Walk way between Exhibit Cars painted gray  1st Exhibit Car wall recoated in chocolate brown At the end of the day, Mark Gellman and Jon Habegger were outside talking. Jon decided to chip away the ice and then it became a bit of a game to see if they could get some of the larger pieces out. Mark is shown spreading out the snow/ice to get it to melt faster.  Mark Gellman shoveling ice Michael McCraren took a picture of the wall he has been working on for some time. It is now down to the stainless steel and ready for priming. He says that next weekend will be the last weekend of winter work. He'll be taping up the trim and then spraying primer on the wall and the Bedroom F side of the divider door. Then he will clean up the rooms made messy by winter work for public display when the Museum opens. Next fall the process starts again.  Pacific Peak Bedroom F wall Thursday, March 13. 2014March 8-9, 2014 - Slightly Warmer WeatherSaturday night, March 8th, Shelly Vanderschaegen captured a night shot of the RDC in fog. Car lights are shining on the RDC and the lights were turned on inside the car for the shot.  RDC night shot from 3/8/14 by Shelly Sunday, March 9th, Michael Baksic began by installing a handle on a stainless steel cabinet door located in the vestibule between the 1st and 2nd Exhibit cars. The door did not have a handle previously and it wasn't known at first that the door was stainless steel. Drilling and setting screws was problematic.  Handle installed on stainless steel cabinet door by Michael Baksic  Sam Polonetzky and Mark Gellman at lunch  Buzz Morisette and Jon Habegger having lunch in the Birmingham  Ray Mormann installing a threshold in the Birmingham Buzz Morisette was back at work in the Ely for the day to check on the light fixture placement. He drilled pilot holes through the roof and then went up top to check his position. One end was lined up perfectly but the other end was off by seven inches.  Buzz drilling a pilot hole through the Ely roof  Buzz on the Ely roof checking his pilot holes  The pilot nail was seven inches off from where the wiring conduit is located on one end of the Ely dining room Speaking of holes, Shelly captured a top side image of a gaping hole in the roof of the Ely near the kitchen area. It goes all the way through.  Hole in Ely roof near the kitchen The barrier built by Jon and Mark was stained by Shelly and was ready for reassembly on Sunday. In the image below, a reflection of Jon is seen in the plexiglass while Sam looks on as Mark taps the frame together. It was a tighter fit after the staining so the grooves to hold the plexiglass were enlarged a bit to accommodate the panes more easily.  After staining the barrier was put back together  Jon Habegger and Mark Gellman work to get the plexiglass into the stained frame While assembly of the barrier was going on, Kevin Kriebs scuffed the white conduit with Scotch-Brite to prepare it for painting next weekend.  Kevin Kriebs scuffing conduit with Scotch-Brite™  Mark captured this image of the Arrival/Departure board  Jon Habegger took this photo of the finished barrier Michael McCraren was working on Saturday and Sunday in the Pacific Peak continuing the long process of taking down the layers of paint that have been applied to the interior of the car over the years. Mark Hoffman was in attendance on Sunday working on the Pullman Car John McGloughlin. Thanks to everyone for their time and efforts! Thursday, March 13. 2014RI 2612 gets drilled and tappedGary and I were out on a Thursday,3-6, instead of the usual Wednesday. It snowed Wednesday. Gee... what else is new! Gary and I spent most of the day drilling and tapping new holes for which the seat frames will again be fastened. V  Gary and I working away  The results of the drill and tape patrol, securing the panels to the wall  Garys hand was getting tired towards the end of the day  The results from Saturday All the seat frames are taped and secure into place Here is something new. We began removing more rusty steel walls on Saturday, March 8 . This time in back of the 3 nickel seats [long bench seats closest to the doors]. We have decided to cut and remove three nickel seat frames, get them repaired and then reinstall them after the walls has been repaired.  The nickel seat frame has been removed to have access to the rusted wall Gary is admiring his work That's where we stand today.  Now we have to remove the old wall. Here we go again  Two seat frames temporarily in position If you would like to help with this steel purchase send your donations to the Rock Island 2612 Project! And remember too that Irm might be building two storage barns!!. Donations to the Barn 13 and 14 storage barns are being accepted. Thanks Roger Kramer Sunday, March 9. 2014RI2612 update 2-26- and 3-1-14Here's one of those rather revealing reports on our RI 2612 project.
 Just primed  Hey Pete and Paul!! Who brought the cookies  Are you ready, Roger?  Hear I am at work drilling  Another angle, Lets see which is my best photographic side?
The results of the days drilling and taping. Screws are showing up like mushrooms in the forest on a spring day The last photo of March 1, shows the three sheets are fit into place and have screws already drilled and taped. The drilling and taping of the rest of screws will complete this part of the job on our next visit March 6th. I hope warmer weather is also going to visit us... and too you the reader wherever you live. Too help this project along Gary and I are asking for a few volunteers to come out and assist us with sandblasting duties. We are in search of people, male or female, to clean metal parts that have been removed from the seat frames. Since they have been removed we should clean and paint them before the reinstallation. If you are interested please meet us in back of barn 3 on any Wednesday or Saturday for further "How to" instructions. If you have another day that you are available please let us know. We will make the appropriate accommodations. It's not hard work but it does take some time. Bring you lunch and something to drink and we can lunch inside or out, weather permitting. Remember, to donate to the BARNS 13 and14 building fund. Yes, we might build 2, Yes 2!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for reading this blog Please share if with your friends. Roger Kramer Tuesday, March 4. 2014March 2nd - Sunny but C-c-coldThe first thing Curator Michael Baksic did was to modify and install a light fixture in the 2nd Exhibit Car. Then while Michael and Kevin Kriebs talked about the painting work, Shelly Vanderschaegen got things ready for Kevin to paint the first coat of tan in the vestibule.  Mike Baksic modifying a light fixture for the 2nd Exhibit Car Kevin first painted the vestibule closet door and then started on the walls and ceiling in the vestibule.  Kevin Kriebs applying tan paint to vestibule door  Kevin began applying the 1st coat of tan paint to the vestibule  Kevin applied tan to the seams and hard to reach spots first Jim Windmeier stopped by to speak with Michael about working with Jon Habegger in the Exhibit Cars. Jon and Shelly then visited with Jim in Barn 4 to discuss displays in the exhibit cars.  Mike Baksic speaking with Jim Windmeier in the 1st Exhibit Car Then Shelly worked on a shadowbox display for the Birmingham while Michael did paperwork. Later Mark Gellman and Michael put a lock on a door in the 2nd Exhibit Car.  Mark Gellman and Michael Baksic installed a lock on a door in the 2nd Exhibit Car Lunch in the Birmingham included Nick Kallas and his friend Marcus Reuf, Mark Gellman, Jon Habegger, Michael McCraren, Kevin Kriebs, Shelly Vanderschaegen and Michael Baksic. Michael McCraren brought homemade rosemary garlic flatbread and biscuits to share at lunch. Conversation at lunch included the Rock Island commuter cars currently located in Texas which will be coming to IRM for spare parts and use on the Terror Train. Nick and Marcus finshed wheel chocks that will be used in Galveston, TX on the Rock cars there.  Nick Kallas admiring new wheel chocks  Easily amused by wood scrap, a crowd gathers around Nick  Nick Kallas and Marcus Ruef admire freshly painted chocks Jon and Shelly had assistance from Tim Peters to cut the plexiglass for the barrier around the Union Station sign in the 1st Exhibit Car. Then Jon and Mark finished putting the barrier together. All that remains is to sand the wood and stain it, then final assembly.  Jon Habegger and Mark Gellman appear to be dancing with plexiglass for the barrier  Mike and Jon hold the plexiglass while Mark secures the frame  The Union Station Arrival and Departure Board near the end of the day Michael McCraren continued his work in the Pacific Peak. Kevin had applied the first coat of tan paint in the vestibule between the exhibit cars by the afternoon having switched from brush work to a roller.  By this time Kevin had nearly finished the 1st coat of tan in the vestibule Jon Habegger captured an image of the exterior of the Exhibit Cars on this cold day.  Outside the Exhibit Cars Friday, February 28. 20142612 forward developments.... Feb 19 and 22Wednesday, February 19th was relatively warm day and the following Saturday was cold. We had the propane heaters on both days to keep Gary and I warm and comfy. In spite of the cold weather, we were productive inside. Gary and I continued our planning for the 3 panel installation by drilling each steel panel with forty-five holes and then test fitting each panel into position. It does not sound like much but the planning and fitting is very important for the eventually out come. You want to plot the holes in the correct space and drill them only once. What's the old saying...measure twice...cut once. That's what we did. Gary and I must have moved those panels back and forth about 4 or 5 times before we decided to drill the holes. We are finally at the point of fitting, installing and tapping some one hundred 1/4-20 slotted round head screws back into the frame. Its a time consuming job and there was talk about an easier way but restoring an artifact does take time.  Gary painting window sill frame It was warm enough to paint Look no coat  Heres the second of four test fits.  Picture of me holding the panels in place I think this might make it  In place with C-clamps holding the 3 panels in place  Mark Hoffman and Kevin Brown stopped by to view our progress. The two conductors were wondering if the coach will be ready for this service this year? In the middle is Gary Sherman. He gave them a positive, YES.  This view is of Gary scraping off old paint on the ceiling.
 Heres Jane helping us with the ceiling
 Remember the painted frames in my basement, three weeks ago?  Now the pictures of all 16 frames with installed glass ready for installation into 2612 Believe it or not... 15 days till Spring!! In order to met our goal I would like to ask for a couple of new volunteers to assist us in our efforts. You can call at the museum and leave a message for me in the office or just show up on any Wednesday or Saturday. We generally have a good time and when you travel home at night you feel certain that you helped accomplished something. Hope to see you in back of barn 3 Thanks Roger Kramer |
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Comments
Tue, 04-15-2014 16:44
Yep. IF there were ever to be incentive or funding to put one of the larger items of the steam collection into operation, my personal favorite would [...]
Tue, 04-15-2014 15:20
yes, i remember one of the guys in the steam shop telling me that the size of 1630's wheels make it difficult to navigate the modern railway. but if [...]
Tue, 04-15-2014 10:50
John, We are not intending to repaint the tender end and sides. No #1630 does not carry cab signaling. (She left Frisco service long before it [...]
Tue, 04-15-2014 10:43
Jeron, I do not think this is something we would seriously consider. The IC car is already part of the collection. It did run on passenger trains [...]
Mon, 04-14-2014 20:42
I don't see any stripping on the tender..will that be repainted too? Also, I'm not sure how relevant this is to the discussion, but does 1630 have [...]
Thu, 04-10-2014 01:58
Nigel, I know the auxiliary water tender for Frisco 1522 was for sale a year or two ago. I don't remember if it was sold, or is still for sale. I [...]
Wed, 04-09-2014 22:32
Yes. We are looking at what it would take to rig it like the existing one to use as a water back up for #1630. It currently lacks the [...]
Wed, 04-09-2014 10:34
It is interesting to see both the milk cars together. I had been wondering if the steam department would use the IC car. The Railway Express reefer [...]
Sun, 04-06-2014 17:53
Perhaps because it would be months of work to lift the tender from the trucks and then ship the trucks to a facility with a bath big enough to do [...]
Sun, 04-06-2014 17:51
Not to my knowledge
Sun, 04-06-2014 15:24
Would the passenger car department be interested in some donated "Pullmman Style" wool blankets and/or travel type pillows for display purposes in the [...]
Mon, 03-31-2014 08:40
I've heard rumors that the museum is trying to get another GTW 0-8-0. Is this true?