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Museum Discussion / Re: How did you hear of the W.W. & F. Ry. Museum?

« on: October 05, 2024, 07:57:44 AM »

My interest goes back to Edaville Railroad which I visited often as a child.  I had gotten into Colorado Narrow Gauge as an adult and on a narrow gauge webpage there was an article about the big move of Edaville equipment back to Maine and the story of a locomotive "hidden" in a barn in Connecticut.  A chat with a friend got me interested in the WW&F and led to a few visits and one fall work weekend.  I was hooked!!  Interesting tidbit....I attended the screening of the movie about #9 in Ct and dicovered that Dale King, who helped facilitate the transfer of #9 to the museum was my high school chemistry teacher.  I sure wish I knew that back then, I would have bothered him with all sorts of railroad related questions......
  Rick C

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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?