Diesel Department

front nose has been needlechipped

This weekend and the few weeknights before, Mike P, Roger B, Kyle M, and Jamie K needlechipped all the remaining black paint along with all the nose stripes.  Kevin H and Jamie K wire wheeled the roof where the winterization hatch will eventually be reinstalled.  Kyle M finished cleaning all the handgrabs on the front and rear of the loco.  More photos can be found in the CB&Q 504 restoration gallery.

primer on the roof

Its been a little while since we have been able to post any updates on the 504, the restoration work does continue.  The dynamic brake louvers have had their first coat of paint applied a couple of weeks ago.  A lot of work has been done on the roof. The area where the air tanks go has has been needle chipped, wire wheeled, and/or DA sanded, and then its been wiped with lacquer thinner and primed with Dupont Variprime.  More needle chipping is being done around the front nose and cab sides.  The area under the winterization hatch will be wire wheeled and primed, then all the primed areas will be painted so the tanks, winterization hatch and all the other roof accessories can be reinstalled. The most recent photos can be viewed in the 504 restoration gallery.