Author Topic: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread  (Read 49181 times)

Paul Uhland

  • Museum Member
  • Dispatcher
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,074
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #60 on: April 10, 2017, 10:03:18 PM »
Since Coach 8 is not a  partitioned, combination baggage/coach, I'd hang the door as planned with no  protection and leave the lone window alone, viewable when the door is closed.
The door will only move for entries and exits. Just simply see that nobodies' body parts or belongings are in the way.  ;)
« Last Edit: April 10, 2017, 10:08:51 PM by Paul Uhland »
Paul Uhland

Brendan Barry

  • Museum Member
  • Dispatcher
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,063
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #61 on: April 11, 2017, 04:20:07 PM »
Coach 8 outside with the door opening in primer. The first coat of green paint went on today but I forgot to take a picture before we put the coach back in the shop.





United Timber Bridge Workers, Local 1894, Alna, ME

Bob Holmes

  • Museum Member
  • Conductor
  • *****
  • Posts: 758
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #62 on: April 11, 2017, 06:25:43 PM »
Wow, can't wait to see the green paint version....

Bill Baskerville

  • Museum Member
  • Inspector
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,414
  • Life Member
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #63 on: April 11, 2017, 06:29:51 PM »
Brandon and Barry, you guys are doing amazing work. I can't wait to get up there and see it in person.
~ B2 ~ Wascally Wabbit & Gofer ~

Bill Reidy

  • Museum Member
  • Inspector
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,414
  • Life member. Ack.
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #64 on: April 11, 2017, 06:43:43 PM »
Looks sharp!  Really, really nice work.

I'm guessing coach #8 is taking a spin on the turntable before the start of trains Saturday.
What–me worry?

Bill Baskerville

  • Museum Member
  • Inspector
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,414
  • Life Member
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #65 on: April 11, 2017, 08:29:28 PM »
Since Coach 8 is not a  partitioned, combination baggage/coach, I'd hang the door as planned with no  protection and leave the lone window alone, viewable when the door is closed.
The door will only move for entries and exits. Just simply see that nobodies' body parts or belongings are in the way.  ;)

In the 'for what it's worth' department, I like Paul's idea.
~ B2 ~ Wascally Wabbit & Gofer ~

Stephen Hussar

  • Museum Member
  • Conductor
  • *****
  • Posts: 913
  • Life Member
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #66 on: April 12, 2017, 10:52:46 AM »
Looks GREAT!!

John Kokas

  • Museum Member
  • Supervisor
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,699
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #67 on: April 12, 2017, 11:04:24 AM »
Any thought of weatherstripping for water infiltration?
Moxie Bootlegger

Bill Baskerville

  • Museum Member
  • Inspector
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,414
  • Life Member
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #68 on: April 24, 2017, 11:02:19 AM »
Here are the finished coach 8 doors ready for loading for the trip North.  I have the tempered glass which I will carry in the car so it won't risk being broken in the trailer.  The transport leaves Wednesday morning.

Bill
~ B2 ~ Wascally Wabbit & Gofer ~

Mike Fox

  • Museum Member
  • Empire Builder
  • ********
  • Posts: 5,634
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #69 on: April 24, 2017, 11:52:20 AM »
Mighty fine looking Bill. Can't wait to see them Saturday.
Mike
Doing way too much to list...

Joe Fox

  • Museum Member
  • Inspector
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,275
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #70 on: April 24, 2017, 12:02:57 PM »
Wow, what nice looking doors Bill. Look forward to seeing you on Thursday and Saturday.

Paul Uhland

  • Museum Member
  • Dispatcher
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,074
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #71 on: April 26, 2017, 04:43:57 PM »
Top quality doors! 
Hope one will be glassed, painted and mounted during SWW.  ;)
Paul Uhland

Bill Baskerville

  • Museum Member
  • Inspector
  • ******
  • Posts: 1,414
  • Life Member
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #72 on: May 18, 2017, 10:05:44 AM »
Randy,

Any progress on mounting the door on coach 8?

FYI the wood was fully dried and aged before cutting and assembling.

Be careful nailing the strips over the glass as the hard wood grain can make the nail walk into the glass.

Post pictures when mounted.

Bill
~ B2 ~ Wascally Wabbit & Gofer ~

Mike Fox

  • Museum Member
  • Empire Builder
  • ********
  • Posts: 5,634
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #73 on: May 18, 2017, 10:19:13 AM »
At the Board Meeting Friday night, Randy said he had the Varnish done and was going to flip it to paint the outside.
Mike
Doing way too much to list...

Marcel Levesque

  • Museum Member
  • Switchman
  • **
  • Posts: 52
    • View Profile
Re: Coach 8 - Official Work Thread
« Reply #74 on: May 18, 2017, 11:58:24 AM »
I've *always* made a habit of pre drilling holes in hardwoods whether it be for screws or nails.  Makes the job so much easier.