Sun, Dec 22, 2024 thru Sat, Dec 28, 2024
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| I ran Commuter Train 1E from Geneva to Chicago Terminal Track 1 tonight. Made it safe and sound. |
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| I detached the locomotive (F40PH #138) and sent it to the CT locomotive shop for maintenance. |
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| Here's the other end of Commuter Train 1E on Chicago Terminal Track 1. |
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| This is where Commuter Train 1E originated for the EB run to the Chicago Terminal. It started at the West Chicago Yard Track 2 and then went to Geneva to begin the EB journey downtown on Track 2. |
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| Here's the Train Order Board that shows Sequence Train #14 EB to Geneva on Clipboard 6F. |
I also worked on Berkeley station platforms...
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| I had to trim the whole platform because the well- cars get stuck because they are too high above the rails. |
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| I tried to file down the rough surfaces. |
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
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| Jordan's family stopped by for a visit tonight. |
l.tor. Jonathan & Raisa Spangler, Kurt Spangler, Jordan Osborn, Erica & Jon Grabb with daughter, Clara
Tue, Dec 24, 2024
No train activity today.
Wed, Dec 25, 2024
BEFORE
Christmas Dinner at 415 Park Ave
Mom & Dad's place
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| Using the Powder River Basin table for my next BIG project... |
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| I'm going to finally finish Clinton Street along the Chicago Terminal. |
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| Paint the store fronts and put in street lights. |
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| First step: Paint the dock doors black. |
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| Cut the sections to fit the two sections above. |
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| Next step is to paint the wall docks. But the paint got stuck so now I'm stuck. |
AFTER
Christmas Dinner
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| Clara started running Amtrak Train 1F 1 lap. I finished the next 4 laps tonight and parked my train at Chicago Terminal Track 4. |
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| I pushed it too far and knocked over the bumper at the end of Track 4. Calling the Maintenance Crew to come clean up my mess. |
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
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| I bought a new can of paint so I can continue the project... |
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| The first can got me started, the second can will help me finish. |
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| There's still a little red coming through the yellow. |
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| A second coat does the job. |
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| Removing the tape shows the exposed plastic where I will glue the connecting posts. |
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| This is where those pieces will go. Along Clinton Street. |
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| Gluing in the dock doors. |
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| Waiting for the dock doors to dry. |
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| Another work station. |
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| Now to clean up my messes. |
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| Painting the trim that will go above the traffic underpass. |
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| Weights as we wait for the glue to set overnight. |
Fri, Dec 27, 2024
Highlight of my week...
Running trains with my wife, Jan, and grand kids Lissette & Selah.
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| Selah & Nana enjoying the trains. |
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| Lissette at the controls. |
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| The Amtrak train is running and now the Excursion is joining the show. |
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| Nana and Selah viewing the trains. |
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| Back at the controls. |
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| Saying "Hi" to Momma on the phone. |
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| "Hi Mommy" |
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| "Isn't this so much fun Nana?' |
Sat, Dec 28, 2024
Up early working on the RR...
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| Attaching the underpass to the tag board for firm support. |
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| Gluing the first section in place and putting the foam to press against the background while glue sets. |
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| These pieces I will use to connect the walls and attach to the top of the underpass top. |
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| Wait on the weights for the glue to set. |
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