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WW&F Railway Museum Discussion => Volunteers => Topic started by: James Patten on December 30, 2020, 06:53:59 AM
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At last we put 2020 behind us! Anticipated work for Friday and Saturday Jan 1 and 2:
* Pavilion - whatever Mike has left to do (Friday)
* Top of Mtn tree clearing (Saturday)
* Boxcar 56
* Vehicle repair
* Winter Caboose Adventure - steam trains on Saturday
There's a snow/rain storm forecast for Saturday, so some of these may change.
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My understanding is that Saturday 1-2-2021, tree cutting and burning will be taking place at Alna Center, not ToM.
A shout out for train crew needs. Those who are qualified, please sign up if you are available/willing. We especially need brakemen.
We also could use someone to be "Gatekeeper" on Saturday, 1/2 (and subsequent Saturdays) and an "Agent" for Top of the Mountain for all "Steam and Sleighs" dates. These positions have specific qualifications (some informal) - message me if you are interested.
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My understanding is that Saturday 1-2-2021, tree cutting and burning will be taking place at Alna Center, not ToM.
Really? Alna Center is such a beautiful place as is.
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Yes, we will be at AC Saturday. The roof of the Pavilion will be useful to keep the rain off of us. We have a pile of brush to burn, plus clean up some downed limbs from the pines, and thin out the Poplar saplings that are growing there on the most recently acquired peice of land, leaving the larger trees and the fir trees. I may even bring my pole saw and prune the old apple tree to try and stimulate that. Get some new growth going on it.
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I'm all for restoring Apple trees. A tree(s) full of Apples in the fall would be a nice side benefit for riders and good for the Environment.
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Work completed Friday, January 1st -
* Alna Center - Fred led a crew of 5 volunteers in cleaning up around the pavilion construction site.
* Gift Shop - Merchandise pulled for mail orders and supplies checked for Saturday's store operation.
* Machine Shop - Alan was working on things that need oil.
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Work done on Saturday Jan 2:
* Alna Center: Work was done to clear away the little trees from the area southwest of the pavilion. The whole area was logged off years ago and the skidders tore it up wicked, so walking is a challenge. It was also a challenge to get the fire going.
* Boxcar 56: Marcel and Zack got the outer stringer detached on both sides. The outer stringers are toast. Inner ones appear to be salvable.
* Trains: Public trains ran today, initially intended to be Steam & Slieghs, but due to the storm that was canceled. Today it was just people getting rides in a chartered caboose or singly in the coach.
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With the brush cleared out, the pavilion looks absolutely outstanding from the train. Several passengers commented upon it. Great job guys!
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Neat photos in the other direction, too, especially the second of Mike's four shots.
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That brush pile being gone opened up a lot. The hot ashes were used to help Saturdays pile.
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Anticipated work Tuesday-Wednesday January 5-6 2021.
* Skid replacement on stationary steam engine.
* Locomotive #9 repairs and maintenance.
* Vehicle repairs
* Archives and Gift shop on going.
* Shop work (various projects)
* Campus clean up and dump run.
* Coach #9 (pending)
Notes:
Rules and Standards for Operations
XXL. Basic Operating Procedures (Rules 160-172)
165. Procedure for Initiating Movement (P-47)
d. Signal Distance before Direction.
When initiating movements of less than three (3)
car lengths, the signaling Employee shall indicate
the distance to stop prior to initiating movement with
a directional movement.
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This is the Stationary Steam Engine Steve mentioned.
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(https://i.postimg.cc/sfncK0ZP/0105211400-HDR.jpg)
And this is why the new skids
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From the side view the engine looks like it could be one of Richard Trevithick's creations. Actually, that would be pretty cool!
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Anticipated work for Saturday Jan 9:
* Top of Mountain: tree clearing
* Boxcar 56
* Vehicle repair
* Steam & Sleigh trains
* Board meeting at 3
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We will not be running a train first thing in the morning to TOM due to the early board meeting, which complicates the trains return in the afternoon. Instead, I will be driving in Fossels and walking up from there. I do not recommend anyone else doing that with anything other than 4 wheel drive. I have room to take one person with me.
Ed and Jason have added an open car for this weekend only for crew to ride in back and forth to TOM, to provide another option. Crew is to be in this car only. Please remember your mask while on the train. While working at TOM, we will remain distant because a mask by the fire could be hazardous. As always, if you are not feeling well, please stay home and get better. We will still be here when you are better.
It is supposed to be a beautiful day so come join us. Hope to see you at TOM.
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Thanks Mike - I personally wish I could join you. The cutting/burning crew in the Winter is one of my favorite activities.
Trains (with crew seating in open car 130 [aka Brian's open car]) will leave Sheepscot at 10:30, 12, 1:30, (and 3 - but the cutting will be done by then.)
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Work completed Tuesday and Wednesday 5-6 January 2021
Tuesday:
* Various things going on with 9 + volunteers.
* Mike replaced the muffler on Fred’s truck.
* Jay was working on the Brookville.
* Jonathan making brake parts.
* Eric and Ron assembling more on Coach #9.
* “Start” doing campus clean up
* Steve and Chuck switching cars and spotting the Steam
engine and prep for removal.
* Fred was making sure we were all working.
Wednesday:
* Brookville work continues.
* Shop work continues to include Alan’s crew, Carlo’s and Jerry
working on a lathe.
* Stationary steam engine removed from old skids and placed
on new skids, to be completed next Tuesday.
* Dump run.
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Here is a look at the muffler after I took it off, and compare with the new before it went on..
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I also headed to AC and took the injector pump off of the Kubota. Taking it to Portland Friday afternoon to get it rebuilt.
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Made a quick cover for the motor
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And came back to Sheepscot and started reassembling the loader. Front brakes are on. Just need to run lines and put the planetaries back on.
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C'mon, Mike; a little duct tape on that muffler and it would have been as good as new!
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James beat me. I was going to ask if the old muffler looked that bad on behalf of our treasurer.
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If you'd like to try, it is in the back of the truck, passenger side, unless Fred emptied it..
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Looks like there's plenty of miles left in that muffler. With the racetrack around the way the noise would fit right in, anyways.
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Mike, Was the Muffler the original or perhaps the second or third. I hear that Fred was really happy to have the truck running again. Now it will not to loud. Fred L. Kuhns
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FYI.
Lunch will be available this week at the Percival House. Nancy will be dropping off spaghetti and meatballs!
Thanks Nancy!
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I enjoyed the muffler comments. I hope the exhaust pipe was in better shape.
Jeff S.
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Mike,
From the photos, it looks like you're are multi-tasking.
Jeff S.
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Good to see that all of our equipment is getting some needed attention.
Speaking of which, any tractor news?
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Mike - After working on the truck, you must be exhausted.
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Yup. Was exhausted then put the brakes on..
John Deere is in pieces. Parts have been ordered and should be in soon. Brendan went to town on that once it was inside. He took a bunch of pics last week, so I have not.
The Forklift will also be getting some attention this winter. Several troublesome issues to be addressed.
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Friday 1/8 I will be taking a light engine trip up the line to check crossings (flangeways and step clearances) for Saturdays trains if anyone is up for a ride. I should be there about 9am, after a stop in Portland.
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Ready for Saturday.
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How much I miss experiencing these views (perhaps without a pick clearing the flangeways). Better times later this year. Thanks Mike.
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This was the only one I picked. Pick, shovel, sweep, salt..
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This was the only one I picked. Pick, shovel, sweep, salt..
Pick, shovel, sweep, salt, Repeat?
Jeff S.
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Work done on Saturday Jan 9:
* Top of Mtn: A good-sized section was cut and burned up, next to the tracks as they come up the hill on the west side.
* Boxcar 56: Marcel and Zack brought in newly-purchased siding and milled out the center groove, and they worked on removing the needle beams without removing the flooring.
* Steam & Sleighs: well attended.
* Board meeting.
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This is what we started with this morning...
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Brian and I had this little fire going very easily.
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It did not stay little long.
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10:30 train had arrived, and there was just a beauty to it.
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More burning
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Done for today
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Thanks for the report Mike. Your first and last pic quite show perfectly how steep the grade is before reaching TOM.
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Anticipated work for Tuesday, Wednesday, 12-13 January, 2021.
* Completed skids and load stationary steam engine.
* Small engine repair.
* Shop work, vacuum brakes, lathe set up prep.
* Locomotive #9 maintenance/repairs (pending).
* Coach #9 (pending)
* Campus clean up, dump run.
* Archives and Gift shop on going.
* Container: move/arrange locomotive parts. (pending)
Rules and Standards for Operations
XX. Safety Rules (Rules 140-152)
148. Walking within Pinch Points
Standing or Walking between moving equipment and
and any fixed object closer than 6 feet from the track
is prohibited.
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Also Tues-Wed, please prep for Saturday's photo charter. Jason and Brendan have the details.
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Anticipated work for weekend of Jan 16-17:
* Pete Lerro Charter - a two day charter for photographers.
* Steam & Sleighs - Cancelled due to weather conditions.
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Work completed Tuesday/Wednesday 12-13 January 2021.
Tuesday:
* Stationary Steam Engine skids completed
* Steam engine and original Loco #9 boiler loaded on
Flat car #118 for the phot charter.
* Locomotive #11 side frames set up and placed in container.
* Vehicle maintenance and repair on Brookville, fork lift several
other smaller machines.
* Locomotive #9 repairs.
Wednesday:
* Dairy car moved in yard to facilitate final repairs which were
completed.
* Loco #11 frames treated with a preservative (rust prevention).
* Loco #9 repairs continue.
* Coach #9 assembly continued.
* Campus clean up and dump run.
* Archive work.
Note:
Engineers, loco #52 trigged when parked over night.
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Will there be volunteer activities this Saturday 1-16-21 even though the events have been cancelled? If so, what time and where?
Jay Wiley
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We will be there doing something. The main focus will be a charter this weekend. I don't anticipate much outdoor activity due to the forecasted rain.
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I forgot about the boxcar 56 work. I'm sure that will be happening.
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Work needed on Saturday 1/16:
Volunteer(s) needed to clean up and tidy the Sheepscot station house for Saturday night's photo session. Non-historic items should be placed elsewhere or hidden.
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Work done on Saturday Jan 16:
* Lerro photo charter: the charter left town about an hour before the rain started. They came back for lunch and most of them went out again in the afternoon. A few folks that have never been here before.
* Boxcar 56: Marcel removed the needle beams and the bolts holding them. He then started cutting wood to dimensions (sorry, don't know what he was crafting).
* Loader: Mike was working on putting things back on the front end loader.
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Wilmar and the new Lathe were unload at a temporary location fairly close to the Museum. See the Wilmar thread for pics..
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Work done on Saturday Jan 16:
* Lerro photo charter: the charter left town about an hour before the rain started. They came back for lunch and most of them went out again in the afternoon. A few folks that have never been here before.
I'm a little confused by the sentence that says they left town, followed by "they came back for lunch," followed by "went out again in the afternoon." Did they get rained on while at the WW&F?
-John M
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"Did they get rained on". You might say that. We had heavy rain and gusty winds for most of the day today. The charter left SS before the rains came, and some of the attendees decided to sit out the afternoon.
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The photographers..
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Anticipated work Tuesday and Wednesday 19-20 January 2021
* Unload and place is storage Stationary Steam engine
and Locomotive #9 Boiler.
* Locomotive #52 snow plow adjustment.
* Clean out and store boiler/locomotive parts from bay #1
to storage container.
* Shop work, various projects. (pending)
* Coach #9 assembly. (pending)
* Archives and Gift Shop on going.
* Campus clean up and dump run.
Rules and Standards for Operations
I. Official Documents for Reference
4. Notices (P-8)
b. Informal Notice Board
The Informal Notice Board is provided for any employee
to make relevant entries so as to communicate with the
entire crew. It is kept on the General Order Board.
(located in the Percival House)
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Last week, Steve Lennox led a crew to put the recently completed steam engine (replaced the skids, also led by him) and #9s old boiler onto flat 118 for this past weekends photo charter.
The combined weight of these 2 pieces is about 12,000 pounds.
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Striking!! Thanks, Steve
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Anticipated work for Saturday Jan 23:
* Tree clearing at TOM.
* Boxcar 56
* Vehicle repair
* Machine shop re-arranging/clean up.
No public trains today.
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Since there is no public trains Saturday, I would like to clean up around the wagon and sleigh loop I made at TOM 2 years ago. I did a very quick job, pushing trees over with the dozer. They should be plenty dry enough to quickly burn. I would like to pretty that up.
We could also have a second fire continuing where we were 2 weeks ago, cleaning up that mess some more. Supposed to be a nice day, just a little breezy.
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Work completed Tuesday/Wednesday 19-20 January 2021.
Tuesday:
* The Stationary Steam Engine was manipulated, pushed, shoved,
swore at and finally placed at rest inside box car #67.
* Vehicle repairs included more work on the (Fred’s) Tractor,
the Front End Loader, Tires replaced on the Back Hoe and
the Ford Tractor.
* Shop work included Vacuum Brake parts and Alan we believe
doing computer work for the new Lathe.
* “Start” was about the campus doing various projects and
clean up.
Wednesday:
* In the south end of Machine shop bay #1, the boiler and
major steam related parts were moved to the new container.
This allows more work room in the shop area, the parts can be
easily retrieved when they are ready to be worked on.
* Vehicle repair, Brenden was working on the tractor.
* Jonathan was working on Vacuum Brakes.
* Randy was bouncing around helping everyone.
* Campus clean up and dump was on going.
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Here is what Steve is talking about when we manipulated.. I think we were manipulated. He forgot to mention the shoe horn.. Some call it a Husqvarna.
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And one from Wednesday he sent me.
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Save the sequential pictures - we may want to get it out sometime.....
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Remember the word Husqvarna. That is the key for extrication.
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Very impressive to see what can be conveyed in a 24 inch box car!
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I hope the pipe used for rollers isn't needed for a future project ::)
Jeff S.
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This question may have been asked before, but what will be the stationary steam engines purpose? Power for sawmill and shingle mill at TOM?
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Pipes were removed (except 1) after the photo.
The stationary steam engine is planned to be used to power the sawmill. Eventually. Someday. Way down the road.
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I think that's the perfect temporary solution for it. It's out of the weather, and doesn't take up exterior space. We have more boxcars than we need for hauling anything, so it's not occupying needed space.
Just as long as we remember where it is when it's time to use it.
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I think using the boxcars for project storage is a good thing. Items are stored safely and protected from the elements without the need for extra containers, sheds, etc. I would suggest if we can obtain additional boxcars, then we should do so for the storage advantage they provide. And best of all they can be parked anywhere along the line where needed.
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Boys and their toys..
Actually, a high reading on a recent water test necessitated the draining and refilling of the boiler, then a steam up. And since they had steam, ran to AC and back..this is them about to put it away after dumping the fire
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More Boxcars: they can also be used on trains!
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More Boxcars: they can also be used on trains!
You think? ??? ;)
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Stating the obvious - if we do use loaded cars in trains, we must ensure that the load is properly spaced in the car and secured.
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Yes, the shingle mill and edger are already secured. They are over one truck. The engine is over the opposite truck and will be secured before the car moves.
There was an additional motive in putting the engine with the shingle mill and edger in a B&SR boxcar- they’re all related and the shingle mill has a B&SR connection. There’s lots of room left in the center of the car. I think it’d be nice to have some signage inside the car explaining the significance and connection between the various pieces. The car could be open with a stair case at times.
See ya
Jason
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Did not know about the other items stored in 67. Great plan, Jason!
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Work done on Saturday Jan 23:
* Top of Mountain: A team led by Mike cleaned up the slash left when he bulldozed the road for access to the SeaLyon farm 2 years ago.
* Boxcar 56: Marcel's team started working on the outer sills.
* John Deere tractor: Brendan was busy working on reassembling pieces of the tractor.
* Phone system: Ed was working to set up voicemail with our Spectrum phone provider.
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I wish I would have taken some before pictures, but I took some after shots.
Brian worked cutting in the center of the turn around, with Fred, Dave, Jerry and a freshly shaved JB.
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Then he cleaned up on the outside of the turn around.
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James, Stewart and I, with help from Jerry when he got away from Brian, cleaned up the rest of the loop.
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This is looking up the road to the farm
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Looking in at the back of the loop from trackside
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Looking toward the farm road from the back of the loop, with JB headed toward the fire.
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Don Lyons came down when we were done, and wanted to cut a tree. Brian and I helped him with that. We also discussed possible changes to the loop, and even adding a leg to the road to make it a U from the field, having 2 ways to the field.
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Great photos, Mike. I remember the slash left by the cutting now 2 years ago (wow!). Great improvement.
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Wow, a lot of work and a great improvement. Is JB going to wear a name tag so we know who it is, some of us have never seen him without the beard.
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Rough time of the year to trim off those whiskers B.J.
Ask me how I know this.
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There were 8 of us up there in the morning. I ran out of steam around 10:45, but came back with the pick-up after lunch to pick up some firewood.
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Anticipated work Tuesday and Wednesday 26 and 27 January 2021
* Sheepscot campus repairs (water tower)
* Shop work, Vacuum Brakes, shop rearrangement.
* Vehicle repairs
* Coach #9 assembly
* Switching, Boxcars to be moved to ML&MW.
* Campus clean up and dump run.
Rules and Standards for Operations
X. General Requirements for Movements (Rules 72-74)
72. Speed Limits
a. Restricted Speed
Speed controlled such that the railroad equipment can be stopped
within half the seeing distance short of a train, obstruction, or switch
improperly lined. Restricted speed will never exceed 10 miles per hour.
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Also going on this weekend and week: Nicole, Steve P. (and Johnny) cut, prepped and put a first coat of primer on brand new station signs for Trout Brook and Top of the Mountain. The signs will receive more primer during the week before they are prepped for their base coat.
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[Moderator's Note]
A discussion regarding the name of the station that is adjacent to SeaLyon Farm and the future site of the shingle and saw mills has been moved to the Museum discussion section of the forum.
(Trying to stay on Top of (these?) things...)
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Ed, that was a pretty clean dismount.
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Anticipated work for Saturday Jan 30:
* Boxcar 56
* Top of Mtn tree clearing
* Vehicle repair
* Tamper admiration
* Shop organization
* Steam & Sleighs trains
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Anticipated Operations for Saturday, Jan 30th:
10:30am: Steam and Sleighs to SeaLyon Farm (Group Tix Available*) & Winter Caboose Adventure (SOLD OUT)
12:00pm: Steam and Sleighs to SeaLyon Farm (Group Tix Available*) & Winter Caboose Adventure (SOLD OUT)
1:30pm: Steam and Sleighs to SeaLyon Farm (Group & Single-Passenger Tix Available*) & Winter Caboose Adventure (SOLD OUT)
3:00pm: Winter Caboose Adventure (SOLD OUT) (& S&S pickup)
*As of Wednesday Morning 1/27/2021
Extra assistance is always appreciated - contact crewcaller@traincrew.wwfry.org to sign up, or learn how to be qualified.
We ESPECIALLY Need folks to fill a "Gatekeeper" position - which requires basic computer/tablet/phone skills and a knack for dealing with the public.
(Train handling qualifications are NOT required to assist as Gatekeeper.)
All trains are limited to 36 passengers and all tickets must be purchased in advance.
All passengers and crew must adhere to the COVID-19 Policy published at www.wwfry.org/covid (http://www.wwfry.org/covid)
Visit www.wwfry.org/tickets (http://www.wwfry.org/tickets) to buy tickets.
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Work completed Tuesday and Wednesday 26-27 January 2021.
Tuesday:
* Water tower repairs made.
* Shop area rearraigned.
* Locomotive #3 winterized and moved to loading ramp.
* Vehicle repair, work continues on the tractor.
* Vacuum brake work continues.
* Campus clean up.
* Archives and gift shop work continues.
Wednesday:
* WW&F and ML&MW crews stage the old Plymouth on loading ramp ready to be moved.
B&SR boxcars #57, #50, #60, #70 moved (gingerly) to ML&MW, B&SR snow plow moved
to the top of Woods track and B&SR Flanger behind it.
* Vehicle repair, work on the tractor is moving right along.
* Alan and crew were moving a large machine and reading shop placement.
* Vacuum brakes on going.
* Parking lot plowed.
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This just in...
Nancy Weeks will be dropping off a chicken casserole for lunch on Saturday. Yum!
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Work done on Saturday Jan 31:
* Top of Mtn cutting: Mike and Brian and I started in the middle of a large fall of trees - sort of a triangular affair. I had to leave mid-morning but Dave replaced me. When I returned in the afternoon the place had been cleaned up really nice. Later Mike took the saw and he and I cleared downed branches on the road down to Porcupine Palace.
* Boxcar 56: Marcel, Zack, and crew worked on the outer sills, drilling holes for mortise & tenons as well as all-the-way through holes.
* Steam & Sleighs - actual sleighs this time, although only the minimal amount of snow on the ground to make it viable.
* Fred's birthday was celebrated.
And Nancy's casserole was delicious.
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The museum store did well, mostly due to the introduction of the special WW&F Railway bronze Lifetime Passes which may be purchased by current life members (for an additional fee) or anyone paying for a new life membership including a pass. Ten passes were sold today (one order came via U.S. Mail) taking store sales over $1,800 for the day. Congrats to Mike Fox and everyone who endorsed the idea of creating Mears/Colorado style lifetime passes for the WW&F.
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The new pass has also helped nudge some members into becoming life members. I did not realize it would be that much of a draw, but they did come out spectacular. I will be ordering a second batch right off to make sure we don't run out.
Here are some photos. Pretty lonely up there today. Only 3 of us most of the day. Plenty of wood to go around..
Start of the day, looking generally north
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Looking at Brian gassing up the saws on the old camp road
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From the camp road after we got going
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Same spot after lunch
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Had a couple of good fires. We definately were not cold.
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Brian is tossing stuff on the fire while Dave and I look on
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And he cooked a couple of dogs on the fire
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The voyage to Pocupine Palace was blocked by several trees. This one was the largest.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L63TgxRZ/0130211316-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/8cqqFtVY/0130211338-HDR.jpg)
James and I made it to the Palace.
(https://i.postimg.cc/BQ4532DZ/0130211321-HDR.jpg)
No one home
(https://i.postimg.cc/T2mQfR40/0130211322.jpg)
Then I went to see the stump row I created a few years ago. Lots of stumps. I forgot how many I shoved back there.
(https://i.postimg.cc/9QXBdyFg/0130211346-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/yxXF9Nqz/0130211346a-HDR.jpg)
Headed out. Looks a lot better now.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zv1CVgcj/0130211501-HDR.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/q7zXY0K8/0130211502-HDR.jpg)