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Boothbay Railway Village / Re: B&SR coach 11 at Boothbay

« on: August 13, 2008, 06:04:15 PM »

Regarding the livery of two foot passenger equipment.  The cars had red roofs when new.  The paint was called Red Lead.  The name came from the use of pigment gotten from the acid that steel mills used to wash rust off of metal.  The used red acid was sold to paint companies for the base color in the paint.  Car builders Jackson & Sharp, Billmeyer & Small and Laconia all used red lead paint. 

Some railroads had other liverys but generally passenger car bodies were painted in the Brunswick green that James mentioned.  The color was common in the northeast prior to WW II.  It is similar to a glossy dark Army green.  We know that the SR&RL, B&SR and Maine Central used it.  The original color of W&Q coach 3 was brunswick green with a red lead roof.  As Mike said, soot darkened the roofs over the time.

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Museum Discussion / Re: A few pictures from Annual Picnic 2008...

« on: August 12, 2008, 08:24:33 AM »

Joe,  I don't think Steve had his video equipment with him but there were a number of guys shooting video at AC and HB trestle.  One or two told me that they may post something on youtube.  I'd like to see how it looked at Alna Center.  You don't see as much when you are in a scene as when you are watching.   

Hats off to Dana, James, Jason, Josh R. and the rest of the crew that ran trains.   Photo run-bys are nice but this year we recreated a number of classic scenes with line side props.  The image of a mixed train coming to a station and setting out a box car on the siding is a good start.  When you add a local farmer backing his vintage truck up to the car with men loading crates into the truck you recreate something that that happened everyday back in the 1920's and 30's.   The scene of a section crew putting their hand car on a set off while the train comes through is another wonderful look at the past.  It's something that passengers saw all the time years ago.  Last weekend was the first time I have seen it on the WW&F.  Thanks to Mike Fox and Steve Zuppa.

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Museum Discussion / Re: A few pictures from Annual Picnic 2008...

« on: August 11, 2008, 02:44:36 PM »

Dang - I hoped a shot of "Pinky" would show up ... he grills a wicked good cheese burger

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Museum Discussion / Re: Annual picnic

« on: August 11, 2008, 02:40:20 PM »

Mike,  That set off looked great.  The jigger is in the perfect spot, looks good as you approach it on the train.

Stewart 

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Museum Discussion / Re: Annual picnic

« on: July 30, 2008, 06:44:51 PM »

Brian,  The picnic is on Sat 8/9 and Sun 8/10.  There will be some members at Sheepscot starting on Weds 8/6 doing maint and track work.  Dana wants to have a full track work day on Friday so there will be a crew going out in the morning. 

As to the picnic - there will be some new events.  One is a special photo shoot at AC on Saturday afternoon with some new "props" if the equipment arrangements can be made.   

Stewart

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Work and Events / Track Work

« on: July 29, 2008, 01:41:03 PM »

All,  Fred called me to ask about crew size during the week before the picnic.  He will be fixing lunch for us those days.  I know a number of you are planning to be at Sheepscot on Weds, 8/6 through  Friday, 8/8.  Friday is the track work day and if you  plan to attend, please notify Fred so he will have enough chow.  James can provide his number and email.

Stewart