Hello Everyone
Well the flea market is now behind us, and we can concentrate on proceeding with some of the projects on our plate. Thanks to everyone who came out to help with the flea market. While we had a few hickups, the event went well with everyone pitching in and doing what was needed to make it work.
George Contrada and Xian Clere have begun work on the Mansfield Caboose. Anyone interested in helping him, please contact either George or Xian. This should be an interesting project, especially for those who enjoy woodwork.
Out in the shop, work is progressing on body work on 451, and on the mounting of the new tracing attachment to the lathe in the shop. Anyone interested in work in the shop, please contact either myself or John Pelletier.
I plan on getting back to track work this coming Saturday down in front of the visitor center. Most of the ties have been laid out, and rail layed out. Now we need to put it togeather so that we can move 1739 and 0206 under cover. Anyone interested in helping out, please come on down this Saturday.
Looking forward to better weather and seeing what we can get done in the coming weeks. Take care and hope to see you at the museum.
Galen
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
May 15, 2011
Hi Everyone
Well we made some excellent progress this last weekend at the museum.
Over the previous week, Xian and his crew installed the new rail in Kelly yard and on Saturday was able to drill and re-install the guard rail. There is still some work to do, but overall it is very close to completion. Great job.
Up in the shop, the large lathe is now running again. For those who are not familiar with the shop, the large lathe is a 22' long lathe that is large enough to turn entire wheel sets (wheels on axles). The motor was installed last weekend, and was hooked up and tested. We had some problems with the control equipment for the motor, but through some creative engineering, have developed a solution to allow the lathe to operate safely while we figure out the issues with the control equipment. We still have some machine work to make a tool holder for the new tracing tool, but are very close to the point of actually starting to turn the wheels for 836. We have also installed the gantry crane system over the lathe on Saturday, so we are not set to install the axle in the lathe. A lot of work has gone into making the lathe operational, and thanks go out to Pat, Chris and John for all their hard work on getting us to this point.
Next Saturday (May 21) is the Flea Market. We expect a lot of people will be coming to this event. Anyone who can help, we can use people to help park cars, crowd control to make sure no one gets in front of a trolley car, etc. Please contact either myself or Carol, or come on down on Saturday. The flea market starts at 8:00 A.M.
A lot of grading, tree clearing etc. has been occuring at the museum, so thanks to everyone helping out in this endeavor.
Galen
Well we made some excellent progress this last weekend at the museum.
Over the previous week, Xian and his crew installed the new rail in Kelly yard and on Saturday was able to drill and re-install the guard rail. There is still some work to do, but overall it is very close to completion. Great job.
Up in the shop, the large lathe is now running again. For those who are not familiar with the shop, the large lathe is a 22' long lathe that is large enough to turn entire wheel sets (wheels on axles). The motor was installed last weekend, and was hooked up and tested. We had some problems with the control equipment for the motor, but through some creative engineering, have developed a solution to allow the lathe to operate safely while we figure out the issues with the control equipment. We still have some machine work to make a tool holder for the new tracing tool, but are very close to the point of actually starting to turn the wheels for 836. We have also installed the gantry crane system over the lathe on Saturday, so we are not set to install the axle in the lathe. A lot of work has gone into making the lathe operational, and thanks go out to Pat, Chris and John for all their hard work on getting us to this point.
Next Saturday (May 21) is the Flea Market. We expect a lot of people will be coming to this event. Anyone who can help, we can use people to help park cars, crowd control to make sure no one gets in front of a trolley car, etc. Please contact either myself or Carol, or come on down on Saturday. The flea market starts at 8:00 A.M.
A lot of grading, tree clearing etc. has been occuring at the museum, so thanks to everyone helping out in this endeavor.
Galen
Monday, May 9, 2011
May 9, 2011
Hello Everyone
Well we have had a few busy weeks, with a lot happening all over the museum.
In the shop, 451 is waiting for some final adjustments and she should be back in service soon.
We now have the tracing attachment for the lathe in the shop, and last I heard, the motor has been installed in the lathe. Hopefully the lathe will be under power this coming weekend. Once that is done and the gantry is set up, we will be ready to load the wheels from 836 and start working to get them turned.
Some more progress has been made to get the temporary track completed so that we can move 1739 and 0206 under cover in the train shed.
The annual meeting diverted some efforts last weekend, so we should be getting back on track to get the shop and track projects going again this coming weekend.
The annual meeting and the check ceremony for the donation from the WLPA for the caboose and Isle of Safety was a great success. We were visited by the East Windsor Selectmen for the ceremony.
Coming up in two weeks (May 21) we have the flea market. Anyone interested in helping out that day, please contact either myself, Tim, Xian, or the office.
Coming up in July, we have a barbeque planned on July 27. For information or tickets, please see Morgan or contact the office. Morgan is a newer member who has taken on the position of events coordinator.
Also, if you see something around the museum that you feel should be done, and are willing to roll up your sleeves and lead the effort, please feel free to contact either myself or Carol in the office and we can help get things rolling.
We have a lot happening at the museum. Please feel free to drop on down and see for yourself and perhaps help out for a few hours.
Galen
Well we have had a few busy weeks, with a lot happening all over the museum.
In the shop, 451 is waiting for some final adjustments and she should be back in service soon.
We now have the tracing attachment for the lathe in the shop, and last I heard, the motor has been installed in the lathe. Hopefully the lathe will be under power this coming weekend. Once that is done and the gantry is set up, we will be ready to load the wheels from 836 and start working to get them turned.
Some more progress has been made to get the temporary track completed so that we can move 1739 and 0206 under cover in the train shed.
The annual meeting diverted some efforts last weekend, so we should be getting back on track to get the shop and track projects going again this coming weekend.
The annual meeting and the check ceremony for the donation from the WLPA for the caboose and Isle of Safety was a great success. We were visited by the East Windsor Selectmen for the ceremony.
Coming up in two weeks (May 21) we have the flea market. Anyone interested in helping out that day, please contact either myself, Tim, Xian, or the office.
Coming up in July, we have a barbeque planned on July 27. For information or tickets, please see Morgan or contact the office. Morgan is a newer member who has taken on the position of events coordinator.
Also, if you see something around the museum that you feel should be done, and are willing to roll up your sleeves and lead the effort, please feel free to contact either myself or Carol in the office and we can help get things rolling.
We have a lot happening at the museum. Please feel free to drop on down and see for yourself and perhaps help out for a few hours.
Galen
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