Wood Shop

There was a lot of work done and a lot accomplished in the last week.  Stay tuned as I hope to find time to post extensive updates.

Stakes

Dan Fenlaciki was at the big bandsaw cutting new stakes for a flatcar project being managed by Mark Secco.  I think this is for CGW W 52 which acts as a crane tender car.

Wear Plates

Gerry Dettlof and John Faulhaber are installing steel plates to either side of the freight door on Lake Shore Electric 810.  Their purpose is to minimize damage, dents, and dings when freight is loaded or unloaded from this traction trailer.

Left Side

Gerry continued with installation of the second steel panel to the left of the door.

Herald

I was caught in the act of painting the second Great Northern herald on our GN 70104 hopper car.

In the Clouds

Frank Kehoe had his head in the clouds as I caught his good side in the viewfinder.  L car CRT 1797 was 'modernized' in the 1930's with a drop ceiling.  Years of crud, dirt and debris have accumulated, and he was diligently applying the shop vacuum to improve the situation.

On the Roof

Tim Peters, meanwhile, is applying the finishing touches to the completed roof of the 1797.  A lot of work, a lot of parts and paint, and an uncommon persistence to finish the job.  Usually the phrase "Petering out" means you are fading in the mission.  Not so with Tim Peters.