Line Car Update

 Gregg Wolfersheim sends another report of the impressive progress being made on IT 1702:

After my last report, work continued on the corner of the car where the drop sash is. Much of the original framing was non-existent. It's complicated with the need to hold two grab irons, and still permit the sash to drop down in the pocket.

Here we see the area getting enclosed with siding. The four bolts sticking out will hold the grab irons.

The siding is finally all installed for this side.

The end window being removed. The bottom piece if the sash had separated from the rest of the frame. So, I had to remove the glass first. With the help of Jane Blackburn the heavy glass came out through the outside. Later, the sash was removed from the inside. Eventually a new sash will be made.

When the chains and hooks were installed, I painted them along with the truss rod and queen posts.

Here is the only salvageable letter board ready to go back on the car. It's over 14' long. A new 12' piece was added to complete the area.

In this final view, the complete letter board is attached. The drop sash is in place by the #1 end for the motorman. The grab irons are also in place below.