It's sort of frustrating trying to photograph the interior painting of cars under most of the lighting conditions we have available, so all I can say is that you have to see it for yourself. Let me know when you want a guided tour. Today I pulled out the cars again to continue on the 319's interior.
You've heard of a round peg in a square hole, I imagine. The light fixture in the corner (above) is unique; all the other fixtures are square.
Tim has been making his usual astounding progress on the 1754. The woodwork on this end is nearly complete.
Our exalted Executive Director proudly shows off a check from a model railroad company that contracted with us to make models of the UP turbine. This check covers about half the cost of putting the turbine inside. You really have to admire Buzz Morrisette; almost as soon as he's finished painting the acres of surface on the three units, it's time to start going around again. I couldn't stand it. But once the turbine is inside, that won't be necessary. As usual, you can help!
A lot of switching was going on. Here are the NYC redbirds.
And then, another passenger car.
The 749 was holding down a single-car Mundelein local.
A few hours later, the 1754 was partly painted with a first finish coat.
Some of our revenue crew: Nick Espevik on the 3142, and Zach Ehlers on the 749.
Max was busy pumping water and mud out of the manhole.
By the end of the day, about half of the remaining part of the 319 was repainted. You'll have to take my word for it, but it looks a lot better.
And finally, a look at just a bit of what the B&G guys are doing. The entrance ramps for the Schroeder Store are being put together.
6 comments:
That's great news about the UP #18. Though judging by it's sheer length, I'll say news another barn('s?) are hopefully going to be coming within the next couple of years. Barn 15 anyone. I know that the MOW Department is going to be building a barn in the material yard and Barn 12 is not going to happen for a long time.
Randy, did the CA&E cars ever have globes fitted over the interior lights, or were they always bare bulbs?
C Kronenwetter
1) Fundraising for Barn 15 is already in progress, although we haven't mentioned it recently. If I'm reading our handy roster correctly, the turbine is exactly 16' high, just slightly more than the bilevels, but less than a couple of other Diesels such as the Centennial, and the highest appears to be the Baldwin centercab at 16' 8". Presumably the next barn could be designed to allow for this on one track, at least.
2) The side lights along the wall were always just bare bulbs. There are globes over the lights in the ceiling, which don't show up in these pictures.
Thanks for the information Randy. I'm not exactly sure, but isn't the Baldwin centercab already placed in a barn or am I imagining things? Anyway thanks for getting back to me.
Randy- Barns 13 and 14 are built to a 17' height clearance, and it would be reasonable to think that this would be continued in any new barns built.
R. W. Schauer
Thanks! I didn't know what the clearance was on the new barns. It's more than I'll ever need....
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