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Thursday, May 9. 2013CGW X38 Update - May 8, 2013Another unusually nice weather day saw many volunteers going on and in the Chicago Great Western X 38 snowplow.  WOW WOW - the iconic CGW Corn Belt Route herald was completed today and it really sets off the north side. Some of the crew for today are seen here, Dave Rogan, John F, Victor H, Jim Leonard, and Bob Kutella. Thanks go to Rich Witt for volunteering to snap this image, mostly one of us is behind the lens instead of in front of it.  Control Cab Jim Leonard went up on the roof quickly to take advantage of good weather and he set to work removing rust and paint from the window posts and framework on the north side windows. Dave Rogan also pitched in here on the 'high wire' work.  Herald John F pitched in with me on the painting of the CGW herald. Not done yet in this pic but we were focused on the end zone throughout the day.  Progress Jim L is working to close up the open windows on the control cab at the end of the day. You can see some of the roof cleaned and primed, the headlight mounting plate, etc.  In Closing I just cannot resist another shot of the plow showing the new herald, the two new windows installed and lacking only the new door (already made) to pose this view as 'done'. Other progress on the plow today included installation of some more of the interior lining, and removal of the two operator's seats up in the cab. This was done now to get fabric on order for re-upholstery and also to make more room for the window work. |
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