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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #15 on: February 11, 2023, 06:44:19 PM »


Before cutting



We had some snow



Dave admiring our work.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2023, 08:07:35 PM »
Work done on Saturday Feb 11:

* Cutting at ToM: Mike and crew did some cutting and burning at ToM.
* Steam & Sleighs: Well patronized (and well staffed) trains.
* Jason was entrance interviewing.
* Marcel was working on Boxcar 56.
* Stewart was shingling the engine house west wall.
* Board meeting at 4.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2023, 09:33:52 PM »
What's "entrance interviewing?"


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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2023, 10:35:20 PM »
What's "entrance interviewing?"

Bless you, John.  I had the same question.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2023, 10:48:42 PM »
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What's "entrance interviewing?"

When a volunteer expresses interest in joining the train crew, regardless of background or experience elsewhere, they sit down with the training officer (currently Jason is filling this role) to go through the basic safety rules, talk through a few things, with the understanding that the candidate will learn the rule book, do their best to adhere to those rules, etc. After passing a Safety test, they then are free to serve as Car Host on any public train, and begin the steps towards Brakeman certification through the Trainman program.

Today, Cullen Maher officially entered the WW&F train crew program. Welcome Cullen!
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #20 on: February 12, 2023, 07:22:56 AM »
With Cullens background working and volunteering at other organizations, he will be a great addition to the crew roster. Welcome Cullen.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2023, 08:53:39 AM »
Our training program uses a series of consistent benchmarks while the actual course of training is tailored to each individual.  The entrance interview helps develop that course.  There is also an “exit interview” after training and prior to brakeman certification, where we make connections from the entrance and the training course in ways that can be helpful. 

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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2023, 09:59:25 AM »
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What's "entrance interviewing?"

When a volunteer expresses interest in joining the train crew, regardless of background or experience elsewhere, they sit down with the training officer (currently Jason is filling this role) to go through the basic safety rules, talk through a few things, with the understanding that the candidate will learn the rule book, do their best to adhere to those rules, etc. After passing a Safety test, they then are free to serve as Car Host on any public train, and begin the steps towards Brakeman certification through the Trainman program.

Today, Cullen Maher officially entered the WW&F train crew program. Welcome Cullen!

Thanks, Ed.

And welcome, Cullen!
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #23 on: February 12, 2023, 04:48:37 PM »
Anticipated work for Tuesday and Wednesday 14-15 February 2023

*  Coach #9 build
*  Vacuum brakes
*  Passenger car trucks
*  #52 maintenance
*  Freight station canopy
*  Engine house

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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #24 on: February 15, 2023, 11:22:51 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday Feb 18:

* Steam & Sleighs trains, although there's not much snow around.  Ground & crew help needed.  At least it will be cold so the mud is frozen.
* ToM cutting
* Engine house work

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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #25 on: February 15, 2023, 08:50:27 PM »
Work completed Tuesday and Wednesday 14-15 February 2023

Tuesday:
*  Freight station canopy removal and loaded on flat car (photo’s on Discussion and FB pages}
    ( Brendan, Chesterfield Associates, Brian W, Steve Lt, Steve Lx, Randy, Dan)
*  RR ops, switching/movement of canopy in north yeard.
    (Jason, Dan, Steve Lx, Steve Lt, Brian W)
*  Passenger truck build/vacuum brakes, brake can brackets, linkage universal clevis made/formed
    Jerry, Carlos, Jonathan)
*  Engine house, shingling continues on west wall  (Stewart)
*  Shop clean up/stove maintenance  (Fred)
*  Archives work  (Linda)

Wednesday:

*  Freight station piling work continues. (Brendan, Chesterfield Associates)
*  Engine House west wall shingling  (Stewart)
*  Admin work (Jason, Steve Lx, Randy, Roger)
*  Coach #9 build, interior work continues  (Eric, Seth)

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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2023, 05:45:50 PM »
Work done on Saturday Feb 18:

* Engine house - Stewart and Cody were shingling top rows on the west wall.
* Boxcar 56 - Marcel and Eric were discussing something about it.
* ToM clearing - Mike and Brian, with me for part of the morning, were cutting & burning west of the ToM "station" area.
* Steam & Sleigh trains

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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2023, 07:44:57 PM »
We managed to clear enough today that we could safely put a Shingle Mill building there this fall. 2 pines left to cut but was only Brian and I after James left, and neither of us had ambition enough to cut them. That, and a couple of wedges so they go where I want.. Fred also rode the first train and walked over for a visit.



















Conductor Ed encased in steam..



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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #28 on: February 19, 2023, 08:08:44 AM »
Last week I was tramping through 554 looking for something, and I discovered 3 cans of paint had been left in the car. I opened them up and they are all cottage cheese. Latex paint can't be frozen, it ruins it.

So that project will need new paint when it gets started again. I took pictures of the mix codes in case someone needs that.

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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #29 on: February 19, 2023, 08:59:48 AM »
Storm Cleanup Friday February 24.  If the forecast holds for about 12” snow Wednesday into Thursday, I’ll be in Friday to lead a clearing effort.  The usual- plow train to ToM, clear the north yard, all switches, passenger ramp, etc.  This is an early crew call- all help appreciated.  We will confirm when closer to the action.

Thanks
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