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James Patten

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February 2023 Work Reports
« on: February 01, 2023, 06:46:59 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday, February 4.

* Vehicle repair - the dozer might start to get reassembled.
* Shop work
* Archives work

This was to be the first weekend of Steam & Sleighs, but this Saturday's trains were canceled due to very cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills.  Outdoor work on this day won't be a good idea.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2023, 07:20:06 AM »
Depending on the actual temperature, garage work might not happen either. Would take forever to heat up enough to be some what comfortable..
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2023, 03:38:51 PM »
I'll be staying home feeding my wood stove on Saturday!
Stay warm and safe everyone.
Brian W.
« Last Edit: February 02, 2023, 06:38:39 AM by Brian Whitney »
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2023, 02:55:38 PM »
No work done on Saturday Feb 4.  It was too cold: about -5 when I showed up at 9:30, plus with stiff winds forecasters were calling for wind chills in the -20s or worse.

I did some paperwork, took a look at Loco 11 progress, then went home.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2023, 07:57:27 PM »
You know it's bad when I stay home. I woke to -20 with the wind blowing making it well into the -30s. I did a little computer work.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2023, 08:05:42 PM »
I awoke early this morning to no power and -14.  I started the wood stove going to keep the temperature up.  At 6 it was still -14 and the generator wouldn't start.  The oil in it was like molasses.  Fortunately the power was back at 8:30 so I didn't need it.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2023, 08:58:00 PM »
For what's it's worth, I was up at 5 this morning for work.  At my home on the Route 128 belt southwest of Boston, outside temperature was -11.  One of the few Saturdays due to work I was happier staying at home than taking the trip to Sheepscot.

My online IT work went well, despite a power failure to our neighborhood shortly before 8 a.m.  Fortunately we have a generator and a reliant ISP provider, which kept me online.  Our electric utility outage lasted about 90 minutes.  Minor inconvenience compared to other families in New England today.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2023, 12:40:04 AM »
Yesterday minus 20 - today was only minus 10.

Did you see Mt Washington?

97 MPH sustained wind -- minus 108 windchill, lowest ever recorded.

Minus 70 windchill feeding cows was bad enough. And I was 40+ years younger than now.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2023, 07:42:09 AM »
Quote from: Carl G. Soderstrom on February 05, 2023, 12:40:04 AM
Did you see Mt Washington?

Yes, I could see it from my house if I cut a few trees, but the trees offer protection from the wind and provide some shade so they will stay.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2023, 05:42:33 PM »
Anticipated work for Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8 February 2023

*  Passenger car truck rebuild
*  Vacuum brakes (pending)
*  Coach #9 assembly/build
*  Engine house
*  Freight station canopy
   Winter Operations prep

Note:  Winter trains begin this Saturday….sign up and beat the rush volunteers!
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2023, 06:45:13 AM »
Anticipated work for Saturday Feb 11:

* First day of Steam & Sleighs.  Ground help needed.
* Engine house construction
* Vehicle repair
* Burning at Top of Mountain
* Board meeting @ 4.
« Last Edit: February 08, 2023, 02:32:50 PM by James Patten »
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2023, 12:31:10 PM »
Brian W. and I will be at TOM cutting and burning, kind of entertainment for the guests. Anyone that wants to help, don't wear your Sunday best.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2023, 05:38:15 PM »
Quote from: Mike Fox on February 08, 2023, 12:31:10 PM
Brian W. and I will be at TOM cutting and burning, kind of entertainment for the guests. Anyone that wants to help, don't wear your Sunday best.

Hoping to join you.  What time are you leaving Sheepscot?
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2023, 07:04:10 PM »
Work completed Tuesday and Wednesday 7-8 February 2023

Tuesday:
*  Freight station canopy prep continued. (Brendan, Steve Lx, Brian W, Steve Lt, Paul R)
*  Passenger car truck rebuild continued.  (Carlos, Jerry)
*  Coach #9 assembly/build continues  (Eric)
*  Locomotive #9, fired and test run to TOM.  (Roger, Wes C, Dan)
*  Track inspection, crossing clean out, switches checked.  (Steve Lx, Brian W, Steve Lt)
*  Engine House shingling and trim boards.  (Stewart)
*  Shop clean up (Fred)
*  Gift shop/Mail on going  (Cindy R)
*  Archive work continues (Linda)

Wednesday:
*  Coach #9 assembly continued (Eric, new volunter)
*  Locomotive #9 maintenance  (Roger, Wes C)
*  Vacuum brake work continues  (Jason, Jonathan)
*  Car inspections  (Joe Fox)
*  SS clean up  (Brendan)

NOTE:  #52 must be plugged in at the end of the work day, insure the extension cord is also plugged into the bay #4 electrical outlet.
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Re: February 2023 Work Reports
« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2023, 05:54:16 AM »
Quote from: Bill Reidy on February 08, 2023, 05:38:15 PM
Quote from: Mike Fox on February 08, 2023, 12:31:10 PM
Brian W. and I will be at TOM cutting and burning, kind of entertainment for the guests. Anyone that wants to help, don't wear your Sunday best.

Hoping to join you.  What time are you leaving Sheepscot?
I have gotten permission from Don to park at his place and he said he would give us a ride in if we want. I hope to leave Sheepscot at 8:30
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