Now that work has restarted at the Museum, we have a lot of pent-up energy to apply to the active projects. Remember that the property is still not open to visitors, and only working members are allowed, with the approval of your department curator.
Here's just a few of the current activities in Barn 4.
On CA&E 451, the newly-painted running boards have been installed, and I'm working on attaching the various hardware pieces, such as trolley hooks, grab irons, rain gutters, etc. The boards are actually a nice, shiny black; what you're seeing in these pictures is the green reflection from the skylights in the wall of the barn. I assure you the boards are not really a hideous green.
And across the aisle, the roof of the 1754 is pretty complete.
Work has resumed in earnest on the Fox River 306.
Here Gerry is welding up a replacement piece for the side wall of the car.
And John Sheldon is installing the new floor. It's really looking great!
And Tim, of course, continues work on the 1754, which is nearing completion.
Here he shows off some new metal parts recently fabricated in the blacksmith shop.
And the interior is being finished up nicely.
Well, it's nice for us to have progress to report once again. Stay tuned!
Those of us who look forward to these updates, and enjoy the results of your labors of love, are greatful for all the volunteers who do so much to make the museum what it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all!
addisonart
Who would I contact to set up a time for volunteering? In the last issue of Rail & Wire, it says the Electric Car Curator position is vacant.
ReplyDeleteLucas McKay
Hi Lucas, the acting head of the department is Joel. I'm sending you an email with his contact info.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly feels good to be getting back together again. My model railroad club (down here in Alexis, IL) recently started meeting up again, and I think all of us are thrilled to be meeting up again and running trains on the layout.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, it most certainly feels good to see at least some of you guys getting back to work at the museum. Cheers, and keep up the good work.
-Matt Maloy