Calm Before the Storm

Most of the day was pleasantly warm and sunny, so it was a welcome opportunity to move the 309 over to the pit to continue inspection.

Everything appeared to be in good condition, and no new problems were discovered.

Underneath the car, we can look up at the commutators.  This is one that was rebuilt by Steiner, and it still looks as good as new.

I decided to leave as the storms were approaching, so as before, the roof and most of the lubrication work remain to be done.

And as typical for a Wednesday, there were lots of other activities going on.

Andy Sunderland was helping Jon Fenlaciki with the roof of the 65.  Here is Andy inside the car:

And here Jon is on the roof, with Andy helping from the ladder.

And here I thought Jon could read.  How much clearer could that CAUTION sign be???

And most of the Wednesday regulars were at their usual jobs, such as Tim and Victor.

Norm and Jeff continue their work on the 28.  Jeff has been sorting out parts at home, and made up some professional-looking labels for the cans.  The rest of us are green with envy.

Jeff is very proud of his label maker.

Next door, John the pharmacist continues work on the 68.  Sorry for the glare, but I didn't want to interrupt his painting of the window sill.  Notice the 309 down the track.

And in the other direction, work continues on the Electroliner.  Here Ed and John are removing all the old window shades and extracting the hardware.  The Adlake company will be making new shades for the entire train.  This work is possible only because of generous donations from people like you.  For which we are thankful.

Outside, the old storage tracks have been disassembled, and the material is ready to be removed either scrapping or reuse.

And in switching news, the old baggage cars were pulled off Station 2, so we can run trains again.

The switch crew consisted of Gregg Wolfersheim, Paul Cronin, and Bob Albertson.   Here the decrepit old wooden baggage car is approaching us.  Don't stand too close!

And they were put onto one of the turntable leads.

Inspection work will continue, and we could always use more help.  See you on Saturday!