TCDA No. 65 (Reefer) - Official Work Thread

[Mike Fox]

Only up until the first low bridge Brendan. Then should clear everything just fine. 

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Let's not re-create that part of two-foot history ... after all, the caboose haircut cupola crop happened on the B&SR!

[Bill Sample]

Idea for a future display at the Amherst Ry Society Railroad Hobby Show -
- something that would not be needed in January
- something that very well illustrates the talent and will of the WW&F volunteers
- something fairly easily transported with existing equipment.
- something that certainly has no equal
   presenting: .....Work Car 1008, a/k/a  BIG JOE! 
I believe that this machine would definitely be an attention-getter.  While certainly not as attractive as the TCDA 65, the machine does have a good story to tell, starting with its proposal, then design, construction, entering service, ongoing improvements and the experiences of its use.   An interesting chapter in the ongoing history of the WW&F.

[Pete "Cosmo" Barrington]

That's not a half-bad idea, Bill. In fact, it ought to be possible to fit both Big Joe AND the Model-T R/C on the trailer... no?

[Dylan Lambert]

What about the old boiler and frame from No. 9? With some creativity, those parts could serve the basis for a display of the cab setup on No 9 without dragging No. 9 down to Springfield. Put on a stack, do up some jacketing and a simple cab to give the idea of what the view from the engine is like...

[Steve Smith]

Sure like the Big Joe idea, Bill. Could both Big Joe and ROW MOW be transported to Springfield? Then the theme could be general track and ROW maintenance.

[Brendan Barry]

Loaded up, tied down and ready for departure.

[Mike Fox]

This has been a great effort by all involved, and I hope that everyone appreciates these efforts. Lots of time has been spent planning, building, coordinating and discussing about every possible aspect of the move. I plan on bringing my camera and tripod so I can take some set up shots, kind of like a time lapse. Unless of course our own SH shows up with his professional services.

[John McNamara]

I plan on bringing my camera and tripod so I can take some set up shots, kind of like a time lapse. Unless of course our own SH shows up with his professional services.

Sounds like good WW&F Newsletter material.
-John

[Mike Fox]

John, if this is not newsletter worthy, then I don't know what is. Just wish someone could catch Brendan going in stealth mode Wednesday evening.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Mike,

I've talked to Stephen and he will be at the show Thursday to install the lighting.  He's designed a special light rope that runs the length of the car so the photos, etc. are well lit.  There will be line clamps, wiremold and a transformer to set up.

Start

[Ira Schreiber]

You guys are just awesome.
Ira

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Today, the garage rats snow birds shoveled 4" of snow off the roof of #65 and trailer.  They even put a small electric heater inside the car to warm the roof so everything melts and dries off before the temps drop overnight. 

Now that's thinkin with ya Bean boots on, eh! 

[Bill Reidy]

I was curious how much snow Sheepscot got yesterday.  It was just starting when KD and I left, and it was snowing to beat the band below Portland.

That car is going to look great at the Big E!

[John Kokas]

Eh-ya!