Work Car 1008 (Tamper "Big Joe") - Official Work Thread

[Pete "Cosmo" Barrington]

Does this mean we tamping crew members are out of a job?   :'(

I-I-I-I d-d-d-d-don't th-th-th-th-think w-w-w-we c-c-c-can ever b-b-b-b-be r-r-r-r-r-rep-p-p-p-placed, B-B-B-B-Bill...

ROTFHMGLMAO!

[John Kokas]

Gawdon,

As Larry the Cable Guy would say, "now that's funny right thar".  LMAO 

[Mike Fox]

With the successful initial weekend for "Big Joe", I have thought up some upgrades to it to make it version 1.2. I will discuss these with Jason, as I can see Big Joe only getting better. And for the decal, I have a new version of the old one in mind. Big Joe holding up the BIG JOE sign that is now on wheels and tracks. I'll get one of the sign places to make it up. Just need to draw it out for them.

[Dwight Winkley]

Lindsay had some Air leaks fixed, and I also added a pulley after Ed fabricated me a part. Ready for an alternator to be added on now.

Seat for Big Joe.....someplace in the shop is a spare seat that came from # 51 afer 51 got it's "new" seat. A base for the old 51 seat needs to be made before it can be used.

[Ira Schreiber]

Last I saw 51's old seat was in bay 1. This was several years ago.
I replaced the old seat with a PCC operators seat donated by Seashore Trolley Museum. It slipped right into the same mounting.

[Dave Buczkowski]

Hans and my discussion was based on a suggestion Hans made regarding further occasional use of the air from Lindsey. If Hans is successful in his quest I would end up being the "butt" of a whole 'nother round of barbs and jokes - BUT I would be comfortable. That Hans is always looking out for my well-being.

[Mike Fox]

If I can get my hands on a seat that my company replaced and plans on throwing out, you may be in luck. They just did one a month or so ago, I'll look to see if it still lingers in the shop.....

[Stephen Hussar]

Cool beans! Thanks, Mike!

[Ira Schreiber]

Gee, when I am there in October, I can spell Dave.
I remember the "bucket" seat from the first trials of Big Joe.

[Dave Buczkowski]

To paraphrase Sally Field: He likes me, he really likes me!

[Wayne Laepple]

Hey Mike! Can you rig an ejection feature to it? :-)

[Mike Fox]

Yup. Just have to remove a bolt or two and give it a sudden supply of air. Should be a nice ride up. Coming back down may leave a little something to remember the trip by.

[Dave Buczkowski]

I'm not feeling the love from Wayne.

[Wayne Laepple]

Who, me? I am only concerned for your safety and well-being, Dave. We need every top-notch volunteer and operator we have.

[James Patten]

Gee, when I am there in October, I can spell Dave.

I can spell Dave whether I'm at the railroad or not: D-A-V-E   
(Sorry, couldn't resist)