Poor internet speeds have delayed Session B postings!

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Poor internet speeds have delayed Session B postings!

Unread postby Ed Lowrance » Thu May 28, 2015 1:39 pm

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783 air line fromend to end.JPG
1357 Team finished work and has moved on the 783 The air line has been completely installed end to end - air test to be performed Friday
complicated test cast.JPG
Many new castings arrived from HoustonShown is a test cast and its mold - slight changes are necessary.and new patterns are being drawn - these are for various truck parts
both end decking had to be removed.JPG
Serious sill damage ws found on both ends of the 0579 deck reqiring complete decking removal -
paint storage container organized.JPG
New Paint Team Leader has organized the flammables storage container and is completing an inventory.
stock car crew ready to boogie.JPG
the stock car team was full of vim and vigor on Monday morning - heavy lifting challenged the team
stock car trucks mde out of scrap parts from the swmp.JPG
railroad employees were flabbergasted when they saw these partially completed andrews trucks cobbled together from parts found in the swamp.
stock car new wood.JPG
The stock car received some new siding - comparison with extant siding suggested more replacements will be needed
safety hanger brake beam.JPG
shaping a safety hanger is a matter of trial and error on our 50 ton hydraulic press
welding.JPG
At this point almost continuous welding on truck bolster weldments is going on followed by serious grinding Estimated finished weight north of 500 pounds
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Re: Poor internet speeds have delayed Session B postings!

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Fri May 29, 2015 8:07 am

Looking good Dan and you seem to have some really talented folks helping out too! Can't wait to see some trucks under that beast.
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