OK, this is "old news" but I thought I'd share some photos from Work Session D in 2009 during the restoration of Caboose 0503. Old timers here know the whole restoration story but but maybe some newbies would enjoy seeing some of the grease and grime and consider volunteering. 2009 was my first time volunteering; unfortunately I missed 2010 (back surgery) and 2011 (just one crazy summer) but look for me sometime this summer.
Enjoy:
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Caboose 0503 in June, 2009
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Caboose 0503 in June, 2009
by Chris James » Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:09 am
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- Primer is complete and 0503 is about to be buttoned up in the tent to await the final coat at a future Work Session.
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- Paint crew Team Leader Don Stewart applies the primer coat at the close of Work Session D.
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- David Priddle, a volunteer from the United Kingdom, sands the letterboard prior to priming and painting.
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- Chuck and Mike roll the completed truck under o5o3 at the close of Work Session D.
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- Chuck Everitt and Mike Thode reassemble the rebuilt archbar truck on 0503 prior to reinstallation.
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Re: Caboose 0503 in June, 2009
by Rich Murray » Wed Nov 30, 2011 11:24 am
Chris, Wonderful post! I really like those progress shots.
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Re: Caboose 0503 in June, 2009
by John Cole » Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:31 am
For some lucky reason I happened to be there when the 0503 went into the pup tent for the very first time. It appeared that it was too tall to fit in spite of many measurements, but the tape measure didn't lie, it cleared with a few inches to spare. After 4 years of hard work, I just happened to be there when it came out of the swamp all finished and ready to work. Mike Thode was riding on the end like a proud papa, and I thought ol Mike's face was going to break as he was smiling so hard. Well done to all involved!
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