Weekend Update June 29th- July 1st
This past weekend we had a great turnout allowing us to work on several projects including assisting the dining services department by making repairs to the roof of the Soo Line #2017. A big thanks goes out to all of the volunteers who helped to make this work session a success.
Following is a summary of the work session activities and progress:
Soo Line #2017 Roof repairs- Volunteers: Gary B., Richard P., Pete B., Richard C., BG Miller and Bill B.
- Repaired four areas of the canvas roof where the canvas was split or missing. Replaced 7 feet of upper drip rail (nailer) on the west side.
- Applied rubber (EPDM) material (glued and nailed) with a total area of approximately 100 sq. feet.
Roof repairs made to the north end of the Soo Line #2017. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
DSS&A box car #18052– Volunteers: Owen H., Bill F., Mike M., David P., Richard D., Harry, Bill B.
- East Side: Wood siding replacement completed on the east side (two pieces on the side and three pieces in the door). Reassembled the door frame and the south door stop. Replacement wood pieces on the east side were given the first coat of box car red paint and the entire side and door given a final coat of paint.
- West Side and Ends: The west side wood repairs completed (six locations). Epoxy putty applied to cracks, splits and joints. All repaired areas sanded, primed and ready for the first coat of box car red. South end wire brushed and first coat of box car red applied. North end painted (final coat). The south end sign board has been installed.
- Upcoming work:
- the east side and north end are ready for lettering
- the south end is ready for the second (final) coat of paint
- the west side is ready for the first coat of box car red paint.
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Bill(R) and Owen(L) working on the box car. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
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David paints the south end of the box car.
Bill Buhrmaster photo.
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The west side all ready for the box car red. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
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The west side all ready for the box car red. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
Shay Pilot. Volunteers: Jack R., Jerry F., Dave M.,
- Drilled and fit the pilot pieces
- Laid out the mounting holes for the pilot
- Cut and shaped 6 of the 8 spokes
- Applied two coats of liquid epoxy to all wood parts and pieces
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The Shay pilot taking shape. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
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Dave M. applying liquid expoxy to the Shay pilot parts. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
Soo Line #203. Volunteers: Harry, Ross S.
- Applied the first coat of primer to the east side of the caboose
- Sanded and prepared the west side for paint.
Soo Line #99085. Volunteer: Harry,
- Made epoxy repairs to the east side of the car
East Jordan & Southern #2: Volunteers: Pete, Bill F.
- Worked on the west side of the car installing the window sills, window lentils and the panels between the windows.
- Made new window stops for the west side of the car. Primed all pieces.
Pete making more progress on the EJ&S #2. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
CRRR #25, WC #63 and C&NW drovers caboose #10802. Volunteers: Harry, Richard P., Dave M., Bill B., David.
- Ran water hoses from the engine house to the Car Shop.
- Used the gas driven power washer to clean the flood residue off of the trucks, brake gear and steps of each car.
- Repainted all of the truss rods and journal box lids.
Harry power washing the cars. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
DSS&A DULUTH. Volunteer: Bill B., Bill F., Richard C.
- Laid out the display panel for the DULUTH that will be set up in the depot.
- Cut and fit the mounting board that will be used for the berth lamp.
Laying out the DULUTH display to be installed in the depot. Bill Buhrmaster photo.
In preparation of the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society Convention (September 13th) volunteers are needed for the upcoming planned work sessions on July 12-14 and July 27-28. Mark your calendar and plan on giving us a hand.
Bill Buhrmaster
Restoration Department
