Clear the Deck

One priority today was to change the order of the blue cars, so that 308 and 309 will be ready for service this weekend, weather permitting.

Switching now requires the cars to squeeze past the 4001 with about 3" to spare.  At least they aren't getting fat in their old age like some of us.  And it's nice to see the 4001, or what's left of it, out in a position to be photographed.  As you should know, this is one of the most historic streetcars at IRM!

I spent most of the rest of the day removing the running boards and other hardware from the roof of the 319.  It's not easy, but progress is being made.  Another day of work should finish the task.  Then the roof will be painted, and then the canvas can be stretched! 

In other news, the contractors are making good progress on the new cutoff to the south yards.  How many other museums often bring in ballast by the carload?

 

I was too tired by the end of the day to photograph it, but they have also finished one track of yard 15, and panels for completing 13 have been put in place.  Maybe next time.

And Tim, of course, is still hard at work on the 24/1024.  There was lots of wet paint, so I took a grab shot of the interior. 

This weekend should have lots of interesting things happening.  As I mentioned before, we still need people to sign up for crews.  One way or the other, you should be there!