Or, at least, from the Green Bay & Western! Our intrepid investigative reporter Gregg Wolfersheim has submitted another illustrated report of progress on GB&W wood coach 109.
Part of returning the 109 to its condition as a coach requires us to remove the bay windows. These were added in 1947 to make several of the cars, in essence, mixed train cabooses. Here is how I lowered them to the ground using the steam department lift truck and a short chain. The last two bolts were cut, and off it came!
Here is the opening. The middle post was cut out, along with the threaded rod that runs from the side sill beam to the roof to accommodate the bay window. For the time being, we will simply blank off the opening. In the future, when the car is fully restored, the post and rod will have to be replicated.
The steel bay has been saved for now. It's resting on TMER&L flatcar E58.
Here is an inside shot of the car. Jack did a nice job years ago returning the varnished walls to their original splendor.
This is the other end with the only toilet room left in the car. The outline is apparent on the other end so the 2nd one could be replicated someday. Right now, without the actual toilet in place, it's a cozy closet for hardware, paint and tools.
1 comment:
I think this late wood car is neat. I thought the bay window was gone before now. Good riddence! I hope the #109 lives in one of the car barns! TM IRM Member for 2025
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