Every Bit Helps

If you haven't done so already, read about our incredible donation matching offer here.  Don't let this opportunity pass you by!  Our objective, of course, is to persuade people to donate more and sooner.  I was out at the Museum today, and several of the regular workers had questions and comments about the offer, so excitement is building.  And we're already getting results.

For instance, Jason Maxwell writes:

"Thanks for your generous offer to match contributions to indoor track space.  I just donated $25."

Thanks, Jason!  Every bit helps.

 

And for that matter, every bit helps when there's a complete restoration job to be done.  Most of my time today was spent stripping paint from the window sections on car 36, as seen here.  There are lots of molding strips and various surfaces to be prepped, so it takes a while.  I did most of about three sectors.

And then, for variety, there's the "Red Green" project.  Cleaning off the brass plate was not very difficult, as expected.  I installed new screws to hold it down with little difficulty, so I still have no idea why duct tape was thought necessary.  But I'm thinking that careful applications of moderate heat may make the job easier, without damaging the linoleum.  In any case, the floor will be completely repainted, so it doesn't have to be perfect.

As usual on a Wednesday, there were lots of other people about, working on various projects.  I don't always have my camera with me, so some get left out.  But here we see some more progress on stringing trolley wire over the connector.  The wire is held up by pulleys connected to the bracket arm span wires.  Max is starting at the south end and working north; at each arm the wire will be attached with the normal trolley wire clamps.  This will be a real improvement when it's finished.

Finally, it's time to examine your conscience.  What have you done for IRM lately?  Stumped?  If so, there's a quick and easy solution!