Engine House - Official Work Thread

[Fred L. Kuhns]

The pictures of the engine house interior metal celling show the steady progress in completing the engine house.  Looking forward to seeing all three bays completed.  Brendan noted when celling work is done, the electrical work can be started so as to complete the main components of the engine house build. Thanks for all the updates.   Fred L. Kuhns

[Mike Fox]

First damper has been installed. Gravity holds it closed. Simply pull on a rope and hook the end of it on an eye to hold it open.

[Fred L. Kuhns]

Mike, Thank you, for the pictures of damper and the explanation of how it works.  Also noted the metal ceiling looks to be finished such great progress.  Fred L. Kuhns

[Mike Fox]

Yes, ceiling is finished, just some trim work they are working on.

[John Kokas]

Mike,

I've been pushing for either an epoxy or chemical resistant floor coating both for better lighting and also cleanliness.  Can we get this done or is it a money issue?

[Mike Fox]

I don't have an answer for that..

[Carl G. Soderstrom]

Here in MN neighbor had standard two car garage

done. It was $2500.  You might get it cheaper by

buying supplies and DYI. It is a little outside the realm of

historically correct.

[John Kokas]

Historically correct would have been a dirt floor.

[Carl G. Soderstrom]

Or end grain wood blocks- so concrete is already an up grade.

Within the realm of possibility.

Speedy Dry and 2X4 Holystoning will keep it refreshed and looking good.

[Brendan Barry]

Engine house on Thursday evening 12/4.

[Bruce Wilson]

Great photos Brendan! The through the windows shots remind me of the late (great) rail photographer Phillip Ross Hastings. You nailed it!

[Carl G. Soderstrom]

What he said

[John Kokas]

Only thing missing is Christmas wreaths in the windows.

[Gavin Dalessandro]

Why is there a fence around my girl.

[James Patten]

Why is there a fence around my girl.

If you're referring to Monson 3, it's over the pit.  The pit has a fence around it.