News from Wheaton Shops

Did you realize we now have a third of the entire world's supply of CA&E cars sitting in Barn 8? That means there's lots to do!

Yesterday I sanded down the sides of the 319 some more; I finished the north side below the belt rail, and then did the east end, including melting off the decal. I then dragged the platform around to the end so I could do the top, as seen at left. I also installed the trim piece over the new siding, as seen at right. I checked on installing the rope guard over the canvas at this end; it should work fine, but I need different screws. I'll also need some more hands.

And I went over to Barn 2 to view progress on the 451.

Meanwhile there was the usual Wednesday crowd at work, on such projects as the 972 and the Com Ed 4.

Henry and Roger S. were helping Max install conduit for the electrical service to the new shop extension.

Finally, since it seemed to be getting colder in the barn, it was time to retreat to the shop and do some painting. We just received a can of paint matched to the interior walls of the 319, so I painted three side windows and a window shade track with the new color. It looks a lot like butterscotch pudding -- mmmmm!

(Photo by Bob Kutella)