451 Progress

For various reasons it's been a few weeks since I was able to work on the 451, so it was good to get back to this project.  New member Tim Wills has helped by repainting various parts, including the rope guards seen here.

Then we continued to sort out parts in the car.  Two trap doors have not yet been installed.  The linoleum covering has come loose in places, so I need to get some adhesive to reattach them.   For the time being, they're stored in the shop.

Then we want to install the brackets that hold up the trap doors at the #1 end.  They look like this.

But first, we need to install the one remaining stepwell.  We carried it over to the car, and came to the conclusion we couldn't lift it into place ourselves.   We'll need some help.  But all the necessary parts are on hand, and we hope to have this done soon.

Then I spent some time to check the lubrication on the wood car train.  The 309, 36, and 319 will be running on Sunday for the Extravaganza.  Don't miss it!

Other projects in the shop:   the PCC truck is starting to go back together.

Tim Peters continues to produce new windows for the 1754.

Pete Galayda continues work on the 160, and will also be helping us with matching paint for the 451.  And John Sheldon was working on the 306.   So for a Tuesday, there was lots of activity.

Finally, we have pictures of work on the Multi-Purpose building.   The insulation has been installed in the roof, and is going into place along the walls.

Plumbing sticking up through the floor:

And I see we even have enough folding chairs to start holding board meetings here.   Now that's real progress!