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Graham Buxton

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #45 on: September 18, 2020, 05:28:21 PM »
The rumor is that it will be similar to this ...

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #46 on: September 18, 2020, 05:29:18 PM »
Work done Thursday and Friday -

* Exhibit Hall - floor cleaned and an exhibit added. Photos on FB

* Electric Service Building - Brendan and Fred worked on framing the structure. It will resemble a crossing shanty. Photos on FB

* ToM - Two of the mainline switch stands were cleaned and painted. The new #17 stand received a WW&F style target.

* Events - Firewood was collected and stored for the Saturday evening campfire.  Photos on FB

* MNG - Locomotives 3 and 7 were moved outside and prepped for their boiler tests.

* Shop - Bays 2 and 4 were cleaned and tools organized. 

* Gift Shop - The new SR&RL book - Towns and Industries (Strong, Freeman & Salem) Volume 6 has been selling well via web site + mail orders.

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #47 on: September 18, 2020, 06:14:37 PM »
What will the electric building look like?

It will be the shape of a lighting bolt.  The most challenging building we've ever built.

I'm shocked.



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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #48 on: September 18, 2020, 06:19:32 PM »
Nice report and a lot of work completed. "Start", the cleaned up switch and target looks great!

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #49 on: September 18, 2020, 08:26:39 PM »
I'm shocked.



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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #50 on: September 19, 2020, 09:53:58 AM »
Speaking from experience, John? ::)

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #51 on: September 19, 2020, 04:55:04 PM »
Work done on Saturday September 19:

* Pavilion: Another set of rafters was put up, and the next set was prepped for work on next time.
* Train trips.

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #52 on: September 20, 2020, 06:06:17 PM »
Anticipated work for Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September 2020.

Tuesday:

*  North and South yard switching.
*  Trout Brook switch prep.
*  Shop work, various projects (pending)
*  Electric building (pending)
*  SS campus clean up and dump run.

Wednesday:

*  Track work ToM.
*  Shop work
*  Electric building (pending)

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #53 on: September 22, 2020, 06:29:58 PM »
Our good neighbor at the TOM did some earth work around the recently installed mainline switch. Jason sent these pictures of the finished product.





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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #54 on: September 23, 2020, 05:45:55 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday September 26:

* Electrical building
* Pavilion rafters - no Mike, so rafters can be stabilized but won't be put up.
* Trains ops - Pumpkin Pickin' at SeaLyon Farm.
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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #55 on: September 23, 2020, 06:04:24 AM »
I will not know until Friday night. I will post as soon as I know.
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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #56 on: September 23, 2020, 07:22:31 PM »
Work completed  September 22 and 23, 2020

*  Thirteen volunteers were working on various projects.
*  Switching completed to include returning Locomotives #an 3 and #7 after
    their boiler inspections back to their appropriate bays. Locomotive #9
    pulled for servicing and repairs.
*  Several shop projects to include servicing and cleaning of machinery.
*  Training, Training Officer in up dating rules books and qualifications,
    Trainman training for two volunteers.
*  Small engine repair
*  Small trailer rebuild and decking begins
*  Archives work continually going, ask Linda about the new ledger she received.
*  Unnoticed is a volunteer who continually services truck bearings on rolling stock.
*  Campus clean up and dump run.
*  I’m sure gift shop was busy with the weekend sales and prep for the pumpkin trains.
*  Spring replacement begins on #52.

    Yes this was a busy day!

Wednesday:

*  Coach #9 assembly continues (it’s looking great)
*  Small trailer decking completed.
*  Machine shop work, I saw what it was, can’t tell you what it is.
*  Removal of dirt pile by electric building continues.
*  Locomotive #9, vacuum break work.
*  Springs changed out on #52, adjustments made.

Note:  There is always more going on that’s not seen, various volunteers are in
           and out with many completing work off site.

Note:  Check the notice board, the Time Table #15 are out! 

Note:  Dan's tie replacement crew were out again on Sunday.

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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #57 on: September 23, 2020, 10:38:21 PM »
Steve, thanks for all the great updates, it really helps us who can’t make it to Maine because of the Covid unpleasantness. Perhaps a few pictures of coach 9, the electric building and the trailer.
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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #58 on: September 24, 2020, 09:12:52 AM »
Anticipated Operations for Saturday, Sept. 26th:
9:00am: Handcar Hop on Mainline - Still Available
11:00am: Pumpkin Pickin' Train to SeaLyon Farm - (SOLD OUT)
1:00pm: Pumpkin Pickin' Train to SeaLyon Farm - Tickets Available.
3:00pm: Pumpkin Pickin' Train to SeaLyon Farm - Tickets Available.
5:00pm: Harvest Bonfire Train to SeaLyon Farm - Tickets Available.

We anticipate that all 4 trains will sell out before Saturday.

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All trains in 2020 are limited to 40 passengers and all tickets must be purchased in advance.
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Re: September 2020 Work Reports
« Reply #59 on: September 24, 2020, 10:05:46 AM »
Hello you all. I'm happy about  learning of 13 volunteers were on the spot right in the middle of the week. It's downright amazing to see the commitement and dedication you display  to achieve your goal over that terrible crisis. Bravo you all, but above all stay safe.