They say that time flies when you are having fun. I did not have so much fun yesterday at home, and yet the time flew by. So another day turns on the calendar and I need to post this foreshortened report. Today THOMAS debuts for 2013, so plan to come out and see the spectacle if you never have done so. Or to come out and volunteer to help support the event. And of course to tell all your friends and neighbors to buy tickets and bring their families.
We have made much progress with the use of the Buildings and Grounds bucket truck this summer. Here however, Jim Leonard is stuck up in the air when the truck mysteriously stopped running and we could not get him back on the ground without some climbing.
So we went to PLAN B. Jim Leonard and Victor Humphreys are up on the front end of the plow roof applying the first coat of finish black paint.
Jim Leonard worked with a brush to cut in the separations and detail around rivets, etc. But Look! You will see a new headlight installed on the front of the cab/cupola thanks to Dave Rogan's work earlier in the day.
We continue to chip away at restoration work on the front nose of the plow. Lots of hard to reach areas around the anchor casting and coupler. Remember, the entire coupler and train line air pipe were to be removed when plowing snow. Jim Leonard is down off the roof and adding primer.
John Mc Kelvey is making good progress in the shop as he reupholsters the second chair for use in the cupola. The frame has seen repairs, steel surfaces primed and painted, and the aluminum brushed and clear coated to protect it.
Comments
Sun, 02-21-2021 21:12
Hi Ethan The 428 has been worked on recently but the focus now is on the maintenance and repair on the 1630 and the Shay. This Spring we will [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 15:10
How is the UP 428 Steam locomotive engine is most done being fixed. OK Roger.
Sun, 02-21-2021 13:18
Hello Max The answer is Yes, the Dover will be used along with our other Pullman cars only in special event operations. When not in use [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:30
Hello Jim We will be operating the Dover this year depending upon its mechanical condition. I hope to use the car in display venue as well as in [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:24
Hello Kirk Hello, Yes the Dover is now in great shape. There are a couple of little projects to accomplish when the weather changes. I am [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 18:55
Will the DOVER STRAIT be operational for Museum trips
Sat, 02-20-2021 17:06
I’m really impressed with the wonderful job your volunteers are doing to restore this historic passenger car. Once the restoration is complete, does [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 14:02
It is great to see the work that Bob Hunter and Gene Macowiak started in the 1990’s. Great work done in finishing the two bedrooms and the buffet [...]
Fri, 02-19-2021 18:41
Very good article. I definitely love this website. Continue the good work!
Tue, 02-02-2021 10:15
I know it is wintertime, and the Virus is making getting people in to do work is difficult, so in a few months, when it's warmer, would someone please [...]
Sun, 01-31-2021 14:37
Hello Jack Thank you very much We in the coach dept are working very hard to have these trains restored Thanks Roger
Sat, 01-30-2021 18:45
pre oiler is a great idea saves lots of wear and tear on engines. a pat on the back for the diesel crew