Finding the WW&F on Facebook

[Steve Smith]

The item on Facebook indicates work on the water tank began in 2006, but it actually began in 2005. On the first day I went to Sheepscot to volunteer, Saturday, April 16, 2005, Fred Morse greeted me and I asked if there was something I could work on. He said I could go up the track to where Zack and some others were digging the shallow excavation for the base slab of the water tower, and I was happy to go up there and join in.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Thanks Steve and Happy Anniversary.  You've been with the WW&F nearly 10 years!

[Fred L. Kuhns]

 Stewart, On the Facebook some days ago there was a picture of a water tank building and section house (model). Was the models of the WW&F railroad buildings? If so, I was thinking the section house might be built as crafts center for Alma.  The large window in the gable would let in a great deal of natural light. The size could be on the order of 12' x 16' or 12' x 20'. The DOD would have to determine whether this is something that would fit into the museum greater plan. Thanks again, for the great work of the FB gang ,love all the pictures and information provided.  Fred L. Kuhns   

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Hi Fred,

Yes, the photo you saw was taken at the Big E Amherst Show.  The model buildings were part of a large WW&F based layout that was in the Mallary Building near the railcar display.  Some of the modelers are members of our museum and have recreated scenes along the WW&F. 

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.  There are a number of Board members on the forum so they will see your ideas.

Stewart

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Last night we posted a batch of photos taken around the museum over the last 25 years.  There is no theme so the shots are of a wide variety of subjects with a few surprises.  Please have a look when you get a chance.

News:  The WW&F fb page now has over 1,700 likes which means that over 1,700 people follow us and see every post we put up.  Thanks and onward to 1,800

fb team

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

The latest two posts include a look back to when caboose 320 was built in 1998 and more news about #9's restoration.  You may access the posts by clicking on the facebook link that Brendan posted on the first page of this thread.

Mark, James and Cindy

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Today's fb post is a showcase of museum volunteers and their duties from 1990 to 2015.  At the end are some news photos showing progress in the cellar of the Percival house.  We hope you [LIKE] it!

fb team

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Tune in tonight to see a rare occurrence that happened the day the roll top desk was delivered to Sheepscot depot. 

[Stephen Piwowarski]

Did you find a ring in that roll top desk?

Nice pic, by the way!

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

No ring but we did find a tin of Dapper Dan.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

This week - 

Look for a special post on the museum's fb page.  The photo gives a perspective of the communications technology that was used in Wiscasset homes the last time engine #9 was in service.  As always, you may click on the fb link on page one of this thread.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Many photos of #9's new whistle (in various stages) were posted last night.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Check fb tonight for photos of #9's whistle test fitted on the steam dome, valve chests set up and progress on the Eames vacuum brake cylinder.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

Tune in to our fb page to see some of the interesting (and historic) items we recovered from the mill building.  Some will come in handy.

One clue: the turntable carpenters are very happy.

[Stewart "Start" Rhine]

See the WW&F facebook page for shots of the track work at TOM.  Of interest is the installation of a piece of original WW&F rail at the end of the siding.  The piece was found in the woods when we cleared the site a few years ago.  We used a few recovered original spikes to hold that piece of rail in place so we now have rail in service that felt the weight of the original engines and rolling stock.  Harry would be proud.