Doodlebug Progress

In spite of the bitter cold, work continues at IRM on several fronts.  Gregg Wolfersheim sends us the latest update of his work on the UP doodlebug over in Barn 2:

On January24th, the last ceiling panel in the smoker was installed. It was a nearly two hour ordeal, as it didn't want to go in, even with Blake, Logan, and Andrew all helping.  Thanks to these steam department volunteers!

In spite of the cold weather outside, in the Diesel shop the heat was sufficient to get a first coat of ivory on the ceiling panel today.

Also, three ceiling vents have been stripped and primed. Soon they will be installed in the smoker section.

Three overhead lights have been brought out of storage. Hopefully they can be restored and installed. The half circle pieces go between the ceiling and roof boards. The fixtures are held up by them. We are missing several globes, also.

The front seat on the left side of the smoker was removed. Soon this side of the car will get the treatment that was done the past few years on the right side of the car.

This must indeed be the smoker -- notice the match striker on the window post at left.  Thanks again to Gregg for keeping us informed!