W.W.&F. Discussion Forum
WW&F Railway Museum Discussion => Work and Events => Topic started by: Ira Schreiber on March 13, 2013, 04:31:30 PM
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What are the actual dates for 2013 ?
My airline wants to know !
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April 26 - 28, 2013.
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My airline wants to know !
Oh, Ira, I don't think that was a good idea to acquire an airline. They're notorious money losers, ya know.
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I have been told it is a flighty investment but I winged it anyway............
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Just hope it doesn't lay an egg. (Uh oh, just heard the moderator's warning buzzer!)
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(Uh oh, just heard the moderator's warning buzzer!)
No, I'll let this discussion fly for now. It hasn't reached the delta necessitating its transport to Whimsical, Weirdness, and Foolery. If it does, I'll jet it over there.
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To ground this conversation before it gets too flighty, can someone describe the agenda for the Spring Work Session, coming up in just six week?
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The agenda, roughly speaking:
* #9
* Track maintenance
* Sheepscot Station: residing the last side, priming and painting
* Freight Shed: scraping and painting
* Food!
* Restrooms
* Alna Center grounds work?
* Dealing with switches and throws
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I have two magneto telephone projects to add to the list, each about an hour's labor at most.
1. Re-install the green telephone box at end-of-track. It had been vandalized, and I took it home for repair. I will bring it with me. It needs to be re-installed. Personnel required: two. Tools required: 9/16" wrench.
2. At the telephone terminal box across from Albee's rail pile, replace one of the small bolts that secures the outlet and associated cover. The hole in the box has become stripped, so a threaded machine screw (which will be supplied) is needed. Personnel required: one, but two is better. Tools required: medium-size flat and Phillips screwdrivers.
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I would like to add to the AC grounds work. It seems out pile by the trestle has migrated 1/2 mile north, and landed across from the station at AC. I would like to see this stuff gone. It is an eyesore, trip hazard and potential injury to any one of us or our guests. I would like to see it all loaded up and hauled to the transfer station. ASAP. I know it was intended for the burn pile, but we will make more this summer. Lets get it gone.
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Good point Mike. We didn't use all the scrap wood at Christmas so we could either burn more of it or haul it away. When the road firms up the AA can get into Alna Center so we can take a load out. One thing - please leave the wooden box that sits right by the siding, it holds kindling for the station stove.
Stewart
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Photos taken yesterday. In order to allow some drying out, Stewart prepped the station for work weekend. Meanwhile Zack continued work inside the restroom building...
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Nice pics Stephen. Yes, the station will get much needed repairs at the WW. Removing the rotten wood allows the main 6X6 sill to dry out. It's in good shape so we will treat it with linseed oil. This will be done prior to the WW. The 2X6 that sits on the main sill is gone (you can see the holes through it) and will be replaced with a PT 2X6. The lower third of the wall needs new underlayment. The door frame and casing will be replaced and the new (correct) antique door installed. Once these steps are done the new clap boards will go on and the station sign put back. The building will look more like the original station, maybe even better than new.
One thing that doesn't show in the photograph ... there were some interesting things found under the old clap boards. I think Brendan got a pictiure of them.
Stewart
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The new door for the station.
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Back of the freight house ready for scraping and paint.
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Long range forecast currently has Friday & Saturday with sunny/mostly sunny weather, in the upper 50s.
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Sounds like perfect weather for the work weekend. Hopefully the forecast holds.
- Bill
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Looking forward to the weekend and seeing all the progress since last time.....and the good weather, too.
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I should have posted the following here, instead of under the Big Joe thread:
Friday, I'm running the tamping crew. I'm going to plan for a 9 AM departure from Sheepscot, although this may change based on other railroad needs. We'll be working on "Davis Grade", which is just north of Brook Crossing.
Saturday, I'd like to leave Sheepscot before 8, so that we can clear the mainline for an 11 AM passenger trip.
Bill Reidy then responded to my post:
Hi James,
Regarding Davis grade, a couple of questions:
-- Do any ties need replacement on that stretch? I seem to recall you've already done tie replacement on that section.
-- Assuming we have the turnout and some folks are willing, is there any ditching work that should be done through there?
Tie replacement: I'm not aware of any needing it, although as we get going we may find some needing replacement.
Ditching: Ditching in the cut would be a great thing, if we get the people willing to do it. Both sides need it.
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If we have crew enough Saturday, I have gotten permission from the land owner to create some waterbars at Brook Crossing. I can lead a small crew doing this, should only take a couple of hours.
Then we can move onto other ditching in the area to help drainage. The ditches really need cleening through the cut on Davis Grade.
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I won't be there until Saturday morning. See you guys for breakfast on Saturday.
Dave Crow
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Hi Dave,
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday.
A note for everyone coming to the Work Weekend: We've already sold 2 of the 3 anniversary lanterns that were unpacked last week. I will unpack more this week so if anyone would like one set aside to purchase this weekend, please back channel me or email the gift shop manager.
For those who missed the original post, the lanterns are for the museum's 25th anniversary. They are real kero-burning brakeman's hand lanterns made in the USA. They are marked the way Carson Peck had the railroad's lanterns marked in 1907, WW&FRy CO
The price is $198.90 plus tax. Proceeds go towards on-going restoration projects such as locomotive #9.
Stewart
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Here are a few of the photos I took this morning. I teamed up with the amphibious crew on the way to get the frogs and got Brook Crossing ready for more rain. I had planned to install these at this height to keep the road passable by a vehicle. There is about 2 inches of the tie that sticks up.
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Then I walked up to James' crew and found everyone scattered around changing ties amd tamping.
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Some pictures from Friday and Saturday.
Trailer and ground throw delivery.
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Fred and Paul unloading ground throws.
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Painting and carpentry at Sheepscot
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Drilling rail for the new yard tracks
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Delivery from Fred's Slightly Used Lumber Emporium on Saturday.
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Have to watch out for Fred's parking lot it's hard on tires.
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Thanks for the pictures Brendan, they show some projects I didn't get to see. Don't worry about the tire, there's still 3 good sides.
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More pictures...
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Stephen,
Great photos - I love the one of Fred with Stewart working in the background. That photo really captures the spirit of camaraderie and dedication that is the hallmark of the WW&F. I appreciate how you "sneak up" on people hoping to get the candid shot that really shows the pride and determination that we put in.
-Ed
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James, There is no cure for the common birthday. 8)
BTW - Great photos all, especially Big Joe's reflection. The photo of Fred proves that he's not the museum's version of Grumpy Cat!
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Stephen, all your photos are great, but the reflection photo is awesome.
Young or old, everyone in attendance worked well together and got a lot done. I think comaraderie overcomes age every time.
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Love the pic of Fred tipping his hat, Stewart painting away in the background. Never worked with a band of finer duffers anywhere!
See ya
Jason
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Pictures from Sunday 4/28.
Work on the new yard lead
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The CT crew guessing by the tshirt plugging spike holes.
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Paul with his favorite wrench.
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The frog locating committee
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modern switch target removal
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Government painting crew
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Back of freight shed with fresh paint
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Freight shed and station with fresh paint.
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New door in Sheepscot station.
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Number 9 with side rods and undergoing high speed rotational test.
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One of these days I have to get up there and lend a hand. It looks like everyone has lots of fun. When is the fall work weekend?
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Fall Work Weekend starts on Friday, October 11th and runs through Monday the 14th (Columbus Day)
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Mark, you don't have to wait six months to help out! ;D ;)
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It looks like a very successful Spring Work Weekend.
I am sorry I could not attend but I had to get a new light rail line open here in Denver. :)
That said, I plan to be there in October.
Have a great season.
Ira
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I live in Rhode Island. Its a bit of a drive. I'll see what I can do though.
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Mark;
There were at least three Rhode Islanders in attendance at the work weekend. So you'll have to find another excuse ;<) We look forward to seeing you in October if not sooner.
Dave
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Not to mention folks from Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio. And Canada.
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And one (not Ira) from Colorado.
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Oooops. Sorry. Sorry I missed the one from Colorado. I would have enjoyed talking with him. Who was it?
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I didn't know there were that many from RI here. Anyone up for a carpool or a convoy up for a work session?????
Rick
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Carpooling: I'm all for it. Maybe I'll make a separate forum section for that.
Colorado: Ralph, from Harvard, MA brought his dad from Colorado. Ralph was at the Fall weekend, I think. He is pictured by Stephen Hussar putting in a track jack. I forget his dad's name. They were there Friday and Saturday on the track crew. I don't know if they stayed for Sunday.
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I didn't know that, I'll be up soon
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A quick note to thank everyone who organized this past weekend. A lot of work got done, thanks to the planning efforts of the regulars who keep the museum going on a day-to-day basis.
And the kitchen crew did a terrific job, as always -- no one should have left hungry. Thanks!
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Thought I'd add a couple of pictures basically of work on the North Yard Lead. (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u455/pbcrabb/W%20W%20and%20F%20Spring%2013/Switchstands1.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pbcrabb/media/W%20W%20and%20F%20Spring%2013/Switchstands1.jpg.html) (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u455/pbcrabb/W%20W%20and%20F%20Spring%2013/MovingFrog.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pbcrabb/media/W%20W%20and%20F%20Spring%2013/MovingFrog.jpg.html) (http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u455/pbcrabb/W%20W%20and%20F%20Spring%2013/NorthYdLead.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/pbcrabb/media/W%20W%20and%20F%20Spring%2013/NorthYdLead.jpg.html)
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That's a nice photo of Ichabod in action, Paul.
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Icabod saw plenty of action between lifting rails for drilling and retrieving the frogs. Made things a lot easier.
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Thanks for the additional photos, Paul. Let's keep that one looking toward the Percival House as a good "before" photo as an "after" shot will be filled up with the car shed and additional trackage.