Heavy Lifting

I managed to install two more contactors today, as seen here. There are always little details that take time and effort to resolve, such as getting all the wiring connected properly. And the insulation needs to be patched up. In yet another bizarre twist from Cleveland, almost every wire had a couple inches of insulation removed for the sole purpose of making it easier to attach paper labels. You have to see it to believe it.

So that's three in place, and ten to go. These things are heavy! I'm turning grey just thinking about it.

Rod found the right sort of rubber tubing to make replacement grommets to hold up all these contactors, and I checked that they will fit properly, and only need to be cut to length. So that's another step forward.

And in other news, Ed Oslowski continues to make progress on the interior of the 277. But somehow we never seem to be working in Barn 8 on the same day. I dropped off some more window hardware for him, which came from a 318 window. Luckily for us, the 318 hardware is just the right type for the IT cars, and is not used on any of our operational CA&E cars. Also, we're missing one window shade track in the 277. If you have it, please give it back soon. Otherwise I'll have to make one.

And here are the trucks for the dome car, still waiting for wheels. Phil is working hard to get the wheelsets we need so the whole thing can be assembled. You've probably had the same experience: you buy this nice kit, but when you open the box, parts are missing, and it takes forever to get what you need from the manufacturer!