Sun, Jul 21, 2024 thru Sat, Jul 27, 2024
Sun, Jul 21, 2024
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| Project Right of the Bridge |
Working on Weekly Layout Update
Season 2024 Blog 520
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Duration: 4:54 mins.
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Train Day!
w/Rob Fair 6-8pm 2 hrs.
Jordan Osborn 6:15-8pm 1.75 hrs.
Marcus Thorsen 6:30-7pm .5 hrs.
Lots of video taken tonight.
See the Weekly Layout Update under
Thu. Jul 25, 2024 entry
Videos cover...
*Rob Switching Proviso Yard CNW Track 5
*Commuter Train 1C prepares to depart EB from Geneva to Chicago Terminal
*Commuter Train 1C arrives Chicago Terminal
*Rob running Mixed Freight Priority 3 Train 5D 27 cars
*Mixed Freight Train 5D running EB on elevated tracks
*Mixed Freight Train 5D running down the middle of Proviso Yard
*After running 5 laps putting away Train Power B3 UP C44-9W
What else happened tonight?
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| Before the guys came by, I cut these panels for the workbench. I still need to cut and secure the backing on both panels. |
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| Rob is checking out the paperwork for his Yard Master assignment tonight. |
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| Marcus stopped by for a bit and brought his stone wall for the "Left of the Bridge" project. |
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| He added an interesting feature... made some sample rocks shine with Gloss-Lustre. I'm going to give it a try... |
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| The gang's all here...left to right... Jordan, Marcus, and Rob |
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| I ran the 2nd priority Commuter Train 1C tonight. This train is the 2nd train of the day from Geneva entering Chicago Terminal on Track 3. |
Tue, Jul 23, 2024
Put the track bumpers at Chicago Terminal back in place.
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| Three bumpers are out of position. |
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| A view from the other side shows two of the three bumpers out of position. |
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| Back in place where they should've been in the first place. |
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| Much better! |
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| Time on the RR .25 hrs. |
Wed, Jul 24, 2024
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| Working on the "fill" next to the road. |
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| Finishing the "fill" next to the road. |
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| Working on the barrier between the road and the tracks. |
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| Painting the barrier... |
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| ...and the bridge abutments. |
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| Finally, working on the road elevation changes to the upper level. |
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Worked on workbench trays for rolling stock repairs and maintenance.
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| I cut the bases and secured them with foam-safe adhesive. |
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| Cleaning up the previously used trays. |
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| Last one to clean up. |
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| Making progress separating all the items on the workbench. |
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| All four trays ready to be labeled and put into storage. |
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| Still not quite finished, but getting closer. |
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| Tools put away and still working on the details. Probably one more session to go and this project will be complete. |
Fri, Jul 26, 2024
I finished cleaning up the workbench.
Check this out...I can't believe I did it.
When I started, I thought for sure I wouldn't be able to finish.
But I did!
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| Still lots to sort out and put away. |
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| Making progress slow, but sure. |
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| My main meeting table is also cleared and clean. |
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| Finally finished. I can't believe I actually accomplished this task of cleaning up and organizing the workbench. |
Sat, Jul 27, 2024
Got up early and did a couple of things before having a great day with my wife, Jan, daughters, Emily & Natalie, and grandkids, Ida, Josiah, Charlie, Lissette, & Selah. So much fun!
During the day, Josiah did mention to me, "Boppa, we haven't seen your train yet."
Made my day.
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| After getting the workbench back in ship shape, I finished one of the cars that needed coupler height inspection. |
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| Here's the paperwork on that car - a 2-bay covered hopper. |
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| Also, getting ready to do some work on the TOFC cars. I think all of these needs some kind of work. |
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| My completed and ready for work workbench. Tools put away. Trays all labeled and ready to be used. I also organized the metal wheelsets for future use. |
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