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Wednesday 8/1/18

Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:47 am

by Sharon Evans

Antonito:

: More work to remove the scale and rust from drop bottom gon 731

: You work some at getting the rust off then have to clean up the mess you just made

: The drop bottom gon is down to the bare frame

: Now the fun work begins, rebuilding back to a functional car

: Using the torch to cut out the old bolts

: Work continues on the construction of the period passenger car trucks

: Bringing some lumber into the conex storage

: Getting it properly placed on the racks

: A look in from the outside

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Re: Wednesday 8/1/18

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 4:01 pm

by Sharon Evans

Chama:
Conversion of P-box 213 to box car 3476

: Well at this point you really cannot tell what this is, though we know it will end up at box car 3476

: The work is ongoing at the conversion of P-box 213 to box car 3476

Rebuild of the paint car 3686

: Working continues on the end of paint car 3686

: Attaching the roof walk boards on the paint car

: Brackets are being attached to the small door which goes over the opening at the ends of the car

: The end grab irons are kinda in place

Other Chama

: Box car 3090 looks great with the lettering and logo in place

: Brad is priming one of the high sided gons in the yard

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Re: Wednesday 8/1/18

Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:56 pm

by Sharon Evans

Car inspectors house at Cumbres Pass

: The porch roof at the car inspectors house is coming right along

: The crew gives a thumbs up having finished the pour for the fireplace base

: With the fireplace base poured, they are cleaning the mixer