Passenger Car Department

After working on reinstalling the vestibule parts I took a break in the fall of 2011.   When the weather turned to the cold side I began working on the roof of the John Mcloughlin.   Since the vestibule looked so nice the peeling, dusty silver gray roof certainly did not compliment the " new look" for display.  Here then are some results of my efforts to improve the sleeper's appearance

The roof before my efforts 1-3-2012

This area certainly needs my attention 1-3-2012

The first appearance of a coat of black 5-1-12

More painting 5-29-12

I love to paint

The primer is applied from the ladder,scaffold 3-6-12

painting the roof ends

My attention will now be turning to the interior women's bathroom. My next blog will feature the before pictures of the bathroom and a sample of the finished product. When considering your next donation to IRM please include the Barn 14 Inside Storage Fund. You'll be glad you did!!!   Roger  

The last blog about the John McLoughlin was six months ago!   The next couple of entries will show you the progress that has been accomplished on this sleeper.  Previously, I have shown the results of 2 members efforts in needlechipping, sanding, and priming the myriad of small spaces and corners in the vestibule. 

Mark H. using his favorite wire wheeling tool. This is what it takes to get the job done!

Its more time consuming than just "chipping" away at a large surface.                               

painting of the vestibule doors

Not only do you have to remove the myriad of small parts but then one must separately clean and paint each one, then store them, and remember how and where they belong. 

Painted parts before installation

After all the painting, now to the installation of the parts.  

The welder, Dennis from steam shop, repairs the broken scissors gate 

Painting the gate in wood shop extension.  Its nice and warm!

Here then are a few pictures of those efforts.

another view

exterior view of installed gate

view of  installed gate from inside the vestibule

Please help in our efforts, donations are always needed.  This restoration is being funded only through your donations to the John McLoughlin heavy weight 8-1-2- sleeper.            

For those who have not as yet considered a donation to the museum in 2012,  please consider the INSIDE STORAGE FUND  and make this your donation project of the year!!!

Thanks as always   Roger

                            Here again, are some more views of the activities in the steam and diesel depts.  Activities abound but its not always reported!             

Heating of a 1630 boiler tube

Loading a tube into the furnace, Dec 1 2012 

Yes, thats a young lady working in the steamshop

Now to the diesel dept where Jamie and his crew are continuing the reconstruction of the CGW 4061.   It looks a lot better than the previous pictures.  Its amazing what a little welding will accomplish!                                                                

This side still needs attention

Ready for painting

Stairs need to be installed.  Welding compete l

Just a reminder.....another angle of RI "Pacific"  938 still in need for inside storage $. 

  938, tender view, notice the hole in the side

Please remember to help in this important fund raiser for the museum.   Protection of equipment inside the new barn 14 is the number one agenda for the new year!!   Roger