Trout Brook Bridge - Official Work Thread

[James Patten]

The first vehicle to cross over the brook in how many years?

Weeks.  Remember, the bridge itself crossed the brook on wheels?

[Bill Reidy]

Planks were installed on the bridge today.  Here's a mid-morning view, looking south:




Fred stopped by and provided good supervision, until he was sent on a quest to get more plank fasteners.




The end result.  Most of the day, 4 to 6 volunteers worked on this.  Work was wrapped up by 3 p.m.

[Bill Piche]

Somebody is gonna be real upset that you took their doorstops to mock up a bit of track there.

[John Kokas]

So when do we get to finish the south approach?  FWW ?

[Jeff Schumaker]

Is it an optical illusion, or has Bryce grown a few inches? He looks taller than Dana.

Jeff S.

[Dwight Winkley]

Work on the south approach starts tomorrow, Monday. This years work permit ends Sunday Sept. 30th.

[John Kokas]

Looks like a bit more work then can be fit into two days but of course you guys always manage to surprise me.

[Wayne Laepple]

I think Dwight meant the work would begin Monday and could continue through the week until completed.

[Gordon Cook]

Is it an optical illusion, or has Bryce grown a few inches? He looks taller than Dana.

Jeff S.

Not an illusion: he and Dan are clearly in the "spurt' stage of adolescence. And both are a pleasure to work with.

[Bill Reidy]

...And both are a pleasure to work with.

Yes -- definitely!  We're fortunately we have younger members like Bryce and Dan.  Bodes well for our museum's future.

[Jeff Schumaker]

...And both are a pleasure to work with.

Yes -- definitely!  We're fortunately we have younger members like Bryce and Dan.  Bodes well for our museum's future.

I agree heartily.

Jeff S.

[Paul Uhland]

So great to see the coming end of Trout Bridge work.  If those involved were  Seabees or in the Corps of Engineers, they should receive a Military Unit Citation for that coming swift and clever completion, also for a next big improvement, the WW&F Mountain Extension.
Well, well done!

US rail publications, take note.

[Dana Deering]

I'd like to echo the sentiment about Dan and Bryce (and yes, they are growing right past me!).  They are fine young men and a pleasure to work with. It's also fun to listen to the stories of their adventures.  I look forward to seeing them grow into leadership roles on the WW&F one day.  I also would mention their friend James and our other newer volunteer, Jacob.  We would do well to have more young people like them in our organization.  We should encourage and help them all we can.

[Dave Buczkowski]

Let's not forget my friend, Carlos. While not as high profile, he comes frequently and quietly does whatever is asked. He is also well along in his training as brakeman.
Kudos to all our young volunteers! You are the future of the Museum. I'm very thankful that we have such dedicated young volunteers. I hope to see all of you at the FWW!
Dave

[Brendan Barry]

Stewart touching up the paint where the siding was cut to fit around the corbels.



The railroad's pickup truck made it out on the bridge today.



All the cribbing was removed from under the south piles today and the area was mulched and seeded.



Cribbing from the south side coming back across the bridge.



Grading for the south abutment crib.



Dumping 1.5" stone off the south end of the bridge for the abutment pad.





Spreading out the stone for the crib abutment base.



Checking the grade.





Pad almost done at the end of the day. We need to get another couple of yards of stone tomorrow to finish.



The north end of the bridge site was seeded and mulched today.