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Whimsical Weirdness and Foolery / Re: MegaMillions award to the WW&F

« on: February 17, 2023, 11:12:15 PM »

I actually grew up near the Eclipse factory.  They made different flavors but coffee was the biggest seller. 

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Volunteers / Re: December 2021 Work Reports

« on: December 08, 2021, 06:42:46 AM »

Steve, after more than 30 years in the Fire Service all I can say is that jabs are a good thing.  I know it sounds odd but sometimes thats their way of complimenting.  I think the tract material storage areas are a great idea.
 Rick

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General Discussion / Private owner 2 footer

« on: December 03, 2021, 05:11:25 PM »

I was just watching the latest Keith Rucker on Youtube and he was machining a steam valve for a 2 foot gauge locomotive.  He stated the owner had bought it as running gear from an estate sale in Maine about 10 years ago and had acquired a Porter boiler for it.  Anyone know anything about this locomotive?
   Rick

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Museum Discussion / Re: Movie about #9: "The Nine Lives of #9"

« on: August 14, 2021, 03:57:26 PM »

Just saw the movie, very nice job!!!   I also realized Dale King was my high school physics teacher.......
   Rick

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Work and Events / Re: B&SR Box Car 56 - Official Work Thread

« on: July 04, 2021, 06:04:22 AM »

has any thought been given to moving 309s sheathing from the shop to the display area in the car barn?   Might protect it from possible damage....
   Rick

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Museum Discussion / Re: Movie about #9: "The Nine Lives of #9"

« on: June 24, 2021, 03:25:41 PM »

Just got my tickets reserved for the 2:45 show
  Rick

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Museum Discussion / Re: Movie about #9: "The Nine Lives of #9"

« on: June 22, 2021, 09:33:03 AM »

That's actually not far from my house.......I think I'll try to get there

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Work and Events / Re: Event Pavilion for Alna Center - Official Reassembly Thread

« on: June 08, 2021, 08:31:00 AM »

Have you looked into Jamaica Cottage Shop in Vermont?   They offer precut ready to assemble or prebuilt structures and I believe free delivery in New England.
   Rick

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Work and Events / Re: Engine House - Official Work Thread

« on: June 04, 2021, 06:27:38 PM »

So the pit is the width of the bay??   Great!!

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General Discussion / Re: Investor(s) Wanted - Wiscasset Woods Lodge

« on: September 29, 2020, 06:22:19 AM »

My wife and I were just talking about this last night.......    It was our go to place when visiting the museum.
 Rick

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Work and Events / Re: Fall Work Weekend 2020

« on: September 02, 2020, 06:04:13 AM »

Any word on lodging in the area being affected by Covid?   I know Wiscasett Woods lodge isn't opening to the public this year.
   Rick

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Museum Discussion / Re: FOR SALE: Home in Wiscasset Including ROW

« on: August 14, 2020, 04:40:23 PM »

If I sold my house in RI I could afford that.........

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General Discussion / Re: Keith Rucker-Antique Machinery Blog

« on: July 06, 2020, 06:55:45 AM »

I watch both Keith and abomb.  Both have good content.  Keiths machinery retorations are top notch!!
   Rick

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Work and Events / Re: NOV. 2 - WORK-EVENT- ROCK THE MOUNTAIN!

« on: October 27, 2019, 10:15:58 AM »

Are there any affordable motels open near the museum this time of year?

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Work and Events / Re: 2019 Fall Work Weekend (October 11 - 14) Track Work Planning

« on: October 15, 2019, 06:36:52 PM »

After reading Dana's post I figured I'd chime in.   I'v been a member for a while now and have visited the museum a few times as a "tourist".    After speaking with Steve P at Springfield a couple years ago I decided to attend a work weekend.  My friend came along.  Neither of us had ever done anything like laying track before.  The people were friendly and didn't mind showing us how to do the tasks.  The work was hard at times but it was actually fun with everyone giving moral support.  We're so glad we came up for the weekend I think we'll be up again to see what else we can learn how to do.   Thanks to everyone that made it a great first experience!!!!
    Rick C

PS  Never attended any work project where the food was restaurant quality......LOL