Passenger Car Department

Leading the repair and restoration on the Ely's observation end ceiling is Buzz Morisette.  Here are a few more pictures of the progress in the repair.   Please notice the one new roof support installed by Buzz on Wednesday December 5, 2012.

First installed piece Notice the bad condition of ceiling/roof

Buzz installing second ceiling reinforcement w/ jig     Week of 12-5-12

Now in two weeks time look at the changes and the efforts that went into improving the ceiling  wood supports.    These photos were taken  12-19-12.   Please compare the progress in those two weeks.  Remember it has been relatively mild for this time of year.   Buzz has made the most of the "good" weather.

You can see the progress w/ many new roof supports installed

So.. thats how you do it..

Its cold but Buzz continues to work on his plan

More boards installed... Looking Good Buzz

With the Holiday's falling on a week day, the progress has been slowed.  January will again bring Buzz and friends back to the project. Another PROJECT.... is the Barn 14 fund raising. Do not forget to send your donation in before January 2, 2013 to qualify for that tax deduction on your 2012 tax return. The CNW bilevels, CGW X38 snow plow, B&M 3288 wood diner, CB&Q 3007 Hudson and CA&E 319 interurban will all  Thank You for your support.      Roger