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Friday, February 5. 2016More on the Dover Strait
The Dover Strait has received much attention in January in spite of all the cold, snowy, and rainy weather. Dale and Mark have been working away at removing much of the old three layers of paint in bedrooms A and B. We have committed ourselves to removing as much paint as possible from these last two bedrooms before the Spring weather sets in. Myself along with Mark, Dale, Bob, Austin, Jane and Howard have worked on this project either in barn 3 or in the heated wood shop extension.
 While looking for other parts in the Floyd River I came across this specialized removable table.  This table, seen here, was used in club lounge cars such as the Dover It fits perfectly and will provide a pattern for two more we need in this lounge  The old paint removed from this door from bedroom B in the Dover  Bob Olsen working of the removal the old paint from the bedroom A door  Austin and myself are also working on the paint removal  Results of the days efforts  Dale has made it his mission to remove as much old paint as possible before the weather turns warmer  What a difference a hard days work will make  All this was accomplished at the end of the day. Thanks Dale It really looks a lot better Tuesday, January 12. 2016Dover Strait Restoration ResumesHey, the cold weather is again upon us and the coach dept has come up with a great winter project for the 2015-2016 season. We have decided to work on the Dover Strait and try and finish it for the new year. This includes repaints of both Bedroom B and Bedroom A, prepping the cement floor for carpeting and finally the reupholster of the period furniture. An enormous goal, but well obtainable considering our lack of a heated shop. This idea evolved from the positive response we received when operating the Dover, for the first time, last fall. The decision was made to first remove all old paint from Bedroom B and if time and volunteers permit, from Bedroom A. November saw the completion of the RI 2612 ceiling repaint project. We then began the job of removing various parts from the Bedroom B walls. They were labeled, marked for their position, and then placed in plastic bags for future restoration. That began our focus and from then on we have been steadily working on the Dover.  Dale and Rick are busy scraping old paint from the room.  Removing the furniture from the lounge  Here is Rick removing layers of old paint from the upper berth  Our small work crew consists of, top, Austin and Rick and, bottom, Dale and Howard. I took the picture.  Mark Hoffman takes a rest after cleaning and sweeping the floor in bedroom B  All furniture is now removed in the lounge  Here is Bob Olsen stripping off the old paint on one of the tables belonging to the DOVER Monday, October 26. 2015Dover Strait L&N 2726 and Showcase Weekend
I have been quite busy with the Mt.Harvard move but now it's time to catch up on some important September activities. We in the Coach Dept were very happy to finally run the Dover Strait as well as the L&M 2726 diner in a nine car passenger consist the weekend of September 19 and 20 . The highlight of the nighttime festivities was having three cars lit for operations. Thanks to Warren Newhauser, Brian La Kemper and their team for operating the dynamometer and supplying electric power for the Dover.
It sure was thrilling to see the lounge lite and operating at night!!
 The Dover Strait crossing Olsen road  Tom Schneider of steam dept fame admiring the Dover  Inside the car in day light. Recognize anyone in this picture?  Crossing Olsen Road with the entire consist  Gene Mackowiak and Bob Hunter came out to visit a couple of days after the Dover ran Those two guys made its restoration possible!  Exterior view of the car lite up at night. What a difference  The lounge lite up at night  Another interior view  Our steam locomotive 1630 pulling the entire consist  Even though we were not serving food people still loved to sit in the 2726  Left to right DMIR 84, LN 2726 and the Dover Strait  The diner at the station Friday, August 21. 2015The Dover Stairt in the sunlight
You haven't seen the Dover Strait outside for a long time! That's about to change. Last week we moved it outside along with the L&N 2726 to do an inspection to determine the status of its air brake system. Paul and I found an air leak inside the Pullman and will repair it as soon as time permits We would like to run it for either Labor day weekend and/or railfan weekend. It and the 2726 will make a good looking consist.
 The Dover in the lat afternoon shadow  The Dover willook even better once will polish the sleepers exterior.  In the scaffold but it still shows up nicely. Tuesday, May 5. 2015Dover Strait restart
 Photo of the lounge before curtains were installed  April 1, 2015 found Brian Paterson spray painting some parts to be used in the Dover  Dave Cook sanding a large frame sign holder  Jane stopped by and scraped some paint in bedroom B  Shades installed on both sides  With all the shades installed  Another look with shades. Tuesday, April 19. 2011NYC DOVER STRAIT Update - April, 18, 2011We are again fortunate to have some images from Roger Kramer, this time to give you a peek inside the DOVER STRAIT. To start out, here is repeat of a roster shot photo taken with the car newly painted and lettered.  Roster Shot The DOVER STRAIT is heavyweight passenger car riding on six wheel trucks manufactured by Pullman in 1924 to a six double bedroom-buffet-lounge floor plan. The above picture was taken shortly after completion of its exterior restoration and lettering. For those not familiar with the work, go to the category listing on the right hand side of these BLOGS and click on the small plus sign in a box to expand the Passenger Car Department CATEGORY, then click on the DOVER category to see the entire log of entries for this car.  Lounge Photo As you enter the car you are greeted by a framed NYC poster. Bob Hunter is the Project Manager and he has been assisted by Gene Mackowiak. Other assistance has come for special tasks from the Freight Car Department, the Steam Department (yes), and the Wednesday Special Projects Group. After largely completing the exterior work, efforts have been focused on the interior, and it is getting close to completion.  Lounge The car will be stunning as can be seen from this recent photo of the lounge - repainted, trim installed, and lighting working. Of course, you will expect a request for donations. In this case funds are needed to acquire and install the carpeting, table lamps, furniture, other furnishings, and finishing touches. The fund is RDOVER. |
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Comments
Sun, 09-25-2016 01:14
Yes Ted (we know you're a member), I restored one of the downstairs ceiling light fixtures over the summer. I will write a blog post as time [...]
Wed, 09-21-2016 16:41
There has not been any reports about the Silver Pony dome car in quite a while. Is any work being done there? Ted Miles, IRM Member
Wed, 09-21-2016 11:17
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for coming out to Showcase Weekend at IRM! I will call you to discuss getting involved in restoration. -Warren
Tue, 09-20-2016 16:16
That's because IRM doesn't have one.
Sun, 09-18-2016 20:05
After riding at the showcase weekend and speaking to Warren I am looking forward to coming out and helping with making the X500 like new again!
Sun, 09-18-2016 08:38
Wow, what a amazing job you all did! And it's all volunteer correct? The love and care you all put into the trains show. Thank you for all the hours [...]
Sat, 09-17-2016 17:31
With work on topping off the shay, giving 938 a new coat of paint and Keeping 1630 on the tracks, 428 has progressed slowly while GNA 26 has taken a [...]
Sat, 09-17-2016 15:25
What is the progress on both the Union Pacific 428 and Graysonia, Nashville & Ashdown R.R. Co. 26
Fri, 09-16-2016 19:48
Ely will be open for tours at least Sat the 17th members night. Stop by and say Hi.
Wed, 09-14-2016 15:17
Nice Work !
Sun, 09-11-2016 18:25
those additional "temporary" walls you speak of, could, and should, have a long term use as firewalls to slow or prevent the spread of a fire from one [...]
Tue, 09-06-2016 18:27
No, not at this time.