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Work and Events / Re: Coach 9 - Official Work Thread

« on: July 07, 2018, 08:51:24 AM »

Now that is a piece of work - or should I say many pieces! The talent that the WW&F has attracted on all fronts is amazing! Imagine what could be accomplished if the winters didn't slow everything down. But then there has to be a time for rest and contemplation! Kudos to all for your accomplishments!
Win Nowell

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General Discussion / Re: Amtrak to Wiscasset (and Rockland) in 2018?

« on: October 26, 2017, 01:15:28 PM »

This is indeed good news for the midcoast region! It will certainly create a need for a jitney service in the area.
Win Nowell

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Work and Events / Re: Shop Building & Machinery Improvements - Official Work Thread

« on: October 12, 2017, 01:04:05 PM »

WOW!! That sure is an improvement! I always wondered how nobody got hurt working on that ballast. This is great and so much safer! I have two bad knees and always had to be double careful on that old floor.
There is one other bad spot that I discovered a few years ago in going from bay 3 into the machine shop where there is an unexpected double step down. Not sure if it is still there or not! Bui I found it!
I really can't believe how much was accomplished this year. I guess we all have to be thankful for a dedicated and skilled volunteer work crew!
Win Nowell

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Museum Discussion / Re: World War I Encampment Photo Essay

« on: October 12, 2017, 12:48:47 PM »

Very NICE!! Thank You to all!
Win Nowell

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Whimsical Weirdness and Foolery / Re: CRRC to Build Coaches for WW&F

« on: April 01, 2017, 09:39:23 AM »

Be sure to include a couple of boatloads of Coolies to build enough track to hold all that new equipment. You might want to pass that by Donald Trump for his immigration OK!
Win Nowell

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Volunteers / Re: March 2017 Work Planning

« on: March 28, 2017, 09:04:20 AM »

How does the saying go?
Junk expands to fit the space available!
You guys are too much or too ambitious.
Things are looking good. The cement floor will be a welcome addition!
Win Nowell

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Work and Events / Re: Sheepscot Turntable - Official Work Thread

« on: September 12, 2016, 09:31:13 AM »

OK Dwight - thanks for pointing those out!

The turntable bridge looks like it belongs in a shipyard - or should come out of one!

Win Nowell

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Work and Events / Re: Sheepscot Turntable - Official Work Thread

« on: September 11, 2016, 09:56:58 AM »

That is an awesome piece of woodwork! Is there a photo of the center pivot available? before it gets covered up!
Win Nowell

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Work and Events / Re: Sheepscot Turntable - Official Work Thread

« on: July 20, 2016, 12:04:43 PM »

OK Mike - that makes me feel better! There does need to be a way to turn things around for wheel wear etc. I guess I'm just not that familiar with the ways of 2 footers!
Win Nowell

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Work and Events / Re: Sheepscot Turntable - Official Work Thread

« on: July 20, 2016, 10:33:31 AM »

I am confused. Is this not going to be a 360 degree turntable? Is there going to be loop track somewhere to turn the equipment? I never gave it much thought but I guess they had no way of turning equipment at Wiscassett or did they? A wye somewhere?

Win Nowell

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Museum Discussion / Re: WW&F – the Fine Art series (photos)

« on: March 30, 2016, 08:15:01 AM »

WOW! you are truly an artist!

Win Nowell

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Work and Events / Re: Flatcar 118 passenger accommodations

« on: December 18, 2015, 07:43:26 AM »

WOW! You guys just don't quit, do you! I wish I had all that energy!

Win Nowell

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Volunteers / Re: October 2015 Work Planning

« on: October 19, 2015, 07:12:07 AM »

VINYL SIDING! HORROR OF HORRORS!!
Actually I have put vinyl on my house (ranch) and it looks good. It is faux shingles in gray. For the time being I would go with Mike's suggestion.
Win Nowell

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Volunteers / Re: October 2015 Work Planning

« on: October 18, 2015, 05:06:41 PM »

I don't wish to be disrespectful but the siding on Harry's house is beginning to look tired. Maybe something is being planned for the future which I am not privy to. When one compares it to the rest of the buildings on the property it looks out of place.

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Work and Events / Re: Box Car 67 - Official Work Thread

« on: October 12, 2015, 10:25:45 AM »

Looks like it needs a coat of paint - just like #9 needed a little boiler work!
Great addition! What else do they have that is surplus to their needs?