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Mike Fox

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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #30 on: July 21, 2013, 06:19:22 PM »
In the forgot to mention department, yesterday we received a donation of an electric wheel chair lift. This was removed in working condition from a van by some volunteers led by a delegate from ROWMOW 1 MFG Inc. The plan is to install this into Coach 8 when the planned modifications take place to turn it into a combine, very similar to the original coach 4 design, or should I say redesign by the railroad later in it's life. The gentleman just wanted it out of the van so he could have the room.
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #31 on: July 24, 2013, 06:10:58 AM »
Anticipated work for weekend of July 27:

* Mowing ROW
* Percival house - removing things in the basement in prep for concrete.
* Trask Crossing planks.  My plate is finally clean, I can lead the crew if needed.
* #9
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Stewart "Start" Rhine

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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2013, 06:44:10 PM »
This week -

#9 - the tail frame was cleaned and got some paint.

Mason's Charter - about 30 Masons from the Lincoln Lodge rode a special train this afternoon.  The officers and members had a shop tour and then a trip to EoT behind #52.  Everyone had a good time and the WW&F may host future Masonic events. 

P.S. - Things went a bit better than a previous Mason's trip.  The train crew breathed a sigh of relief when we crossed Humason Brook trestle southbound.
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #33 on: July 27, 2013, 05:36:26 PM »
Work done on Saturday July 27:

* Trask Crossing planks: We went to replace the inner planks, and realized we didn't have all the tools we needed.  A call back to Sheepscot brought Fred with some extra tools.  We tore out the inner planks, cut off the nails, and put down two planks and safety spiked them.  We need to revisit this at some point to notch out the planks for tie plates and put in thinner shims.
* Percival Basement: It's been cleaned out, the stairs removed.  Sounds like the basement will be poured this week!
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #34 on: July 28, 2013, 11:20:54 AM »
Hope this doesn't sound silly, but has the door to the stairs been locked or a prominent warning sign put on the door?
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #35 on: July 28, 2013, 11:49:02 AM »
There is a small sign, but the most dramatic feature is that if you ignore the sign and open the cellar door, you will find four large planks nailed across the opening.
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #36 on: July 28, 2013, 02:59:17 PM »
Not when I opened the door today - just an abyss.
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #37 on: July 28, 2013, 03:52:05 PM »
Quote from: Dave Buczkowski on July 28, 2013, 02:59:17 PM
Not when I opened the door today - just an abyss.

That's what happens when people know that you are coming  ;)
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #38 on: July 28, 2013, 04:31:12 PM »
Dave, I guess you'd better issue an all points bulletin for anybody seen leaving the Percival house with a hammer and nail puller.  ;D
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #39 on: July 28, 2013, 04:49:48 PM »
Sunday, July 28th -

Despite morning rain and a cloudy afternoon, there were over 70 visitors.   At least half of them were kids under 15.  One family with 8 kids brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed in on the benches under the platform canopy. Strong visitor attendance on Sunday afternoon has been the rule this year.  Bob gave handcar rides and the railcar made a trip with a load of kids with their dad.

Bridgid worked in the garden between rain showers.  She harvested some nice cherry tomatos.

J.B. brought a wooden model of a steam engine that is operated by a crank.  The engine is temporarily in the gift shop as an interactive exhibit. 
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #40 on: July 28, 2013, 08:20:45 PM »
Who is the "crank" in the gift shop that is running the display?
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #41 on: July 28, 2013, 08:35:11 PM »
Quote from: Richard "Steam" Symmes on July 28, 2013, 08:20:45 PM
Who is the "crank" in the gift shop that is running the display?

You are welcome to be said crank whenever you visit.

(Sorry - that was too easy - hope you take it in the spirit of good humor with which it is intended.)
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Re: July 2013 Work Planning
« Reply #42 on: July 29, 2013, 07:24:46 PM »
Absolutely no offense taken!

Next time I get up there, I'll give it a few turns.
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