It's time to spring forward! Nature seems to spring to life effortlessly, which is more than you can say for mechanical objects. But after a lot of effort, the control system on the 36 is coming alive. Two more contactors were installed, wired up, and tested, and the system so far is working well. 
Here we see contactors 1, 2, and 3 installed (in this box, they're right to left, which is unusual) and 11 is on the other side. These are the four that energize on the first point. I don't have the motors connected, of course, but I can turn on the light box through the contactors, which is encouraging. Bob Heinlein came over to Barn 8 to check out the singles scene, so to speak, (don't tell his wife!) and helped with testing. If the motors were tested, cleaned, and connected, the car could move under its own power, though only on the first two points. But first, I think maybe I should see if I can get the brake system to work. Hmm.....
The Michigan Electric crew were hard at work today: Norm, Jeff, and Ray. Here we see Jeff and Ray working on the beautiful upper sash windows.
And I took some pictures of the rattan upholstery in the 36 for a friend of mine.
Finally, here's the Johnson collection of CA&E outbuildings. I believe the waiting shelter is from Fanette. Eventually these will be installed at appropriate places around the campus.
Finally, here's the Johnson collection of CA&E outbuildings. I believe the waiting shelter is from Fanette. Eventually these will be installed at appropriate places around the campus.
Are the upper sash windows on the 28 pressed prism glass, or is it made like a stained glass window?
ReplyDeleteThe CA&E outbuildings look nice. Certainly an upgrade to the Hooverville that was behind Barn 4 in recent years.
ReplyDeleteThe windows are a pressed prism glass. I can't imagine how you could ever get them replaced. It's another one of those things you have to see for yourself.
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