Flat 6529 gets its first rebuild wood, Bill James under the orange hard hat while John Klatt holds one end in place.
Jim McGee and Chuck Deuker repairing the Antonito Railway yard sign from the high lift - new wood, stain and paint applied.
John Weiss machining new brake hangers that hang on wood rather than rail - note the machined units in the foreground. John created the dies for these parts and arranged for the castings.
Gramps air lines are so difficult - Randy Worwag is drawing a "map" to aid in the shaping process
The rider gon A end is completed by the end of the session - way ahead of schedule
Mortis and Tennon manufacture goes faster with a really big drill press and forester bits!
Tom McDowell is driving the Kubota and Kay McDowell (out of the frame) joins Jim McGee on the muck sticks extending our parking lot! about 8 spaces added!
470 Truck Frames are being put away for the year - many new metal parts were added during 2015.
Prsident Tim Tennant arranged for a 2 dayMow Charter which was a huge success. The charter featured equipment restored to full operational status by the Friends organization. Pile Driver, Crane, Cook Car, tie and wheel set car and others. Both the pile drier and crane were successfully operated on Sunday. The charter sold out netting some proceeds to our treasury. Book early when the next charter is announced.!
The Friends had a great season - thanks to all who supported our efforts through membership and their work!