Great Northern 70104 Three Bay Hopper

There was good weather yesterday so much of the work outdoors resumed, on several fronts.

Just a Trace

John Faulhaber is tracing data for the GN hopper before we remove all evidence of the existing with sandblasting.  We are reviewing all data documented so far, and scouring through layers of existing paint and crud to reveal old paint and letterring.

Reporting Marks

The first solid evidence of the reporting marks and numbers are starting to show through.

Reporting Marks

Victor Humprheys and John Faulhaber stand proudly before the area defining GN and 70104.  There was no trace of this before their hard work and careful sanding.  You need to be part detective, part research specialist, and part archeologist to suceed here.