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  • #8225
    clemmie_doris12
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    Indeed, my wife was the foreman on this job. She supervised and ran the tractor while my neighbor and I unloaded and distributed the ties. She made sure that we got all of the ties equally spaced and properly lined up. She helped distribute the plates, also.

    #8260
    clemmie_doris12
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    Here are some current photos of the track that the caboose will sit on at my farm. We are very near to having it completed.
    [attachment=1:1t16mk37]2017-03-25 16.49.59.jpg[/attachment:1t16mk37][attachment=0:1t16mk37]2017-03-25 16.50.07.jpg[/attachment:1t16mk37]

    #8261
    benjamintickell53
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    Looks really good for display track, almost like there is room for more than one. What weight is that rail?

    Bill Pollard

    #8262
    clemmie_doris12
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    Thanks, Bill. I’m trying to make it look as realistic as possible. The two ties in the foreground are going to be replaced with switch ties that will hold an MP main track switchstand off of the Carthage Sub. When we get it surfaced all the way, I am going to spread 2″ granite ballast on top for looks. The rail is 110 pound. I intend to rattle spike it and add anchors. It is two sticks of rail in length – 78 feet. So, it should be good for another cab or maybe a locomotive.

    #8266
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    The track is almost complete.

    [attachment=0:2woxnu8c]2017-04-01 18.38.02.jpg[/attachment:2woxnu8c]

    #8284
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    Things are getting closer to the final day.

    Decals are being applied.
    [attachment=1:1luz089z]2017-04-27 17.57.36.jpeg[/attachment:1luz089z]

    The track is getting ballast.
    [attachment=0:1luz089z]2017-04-15 23.01.01.jpg[/attachment:1luz089z]

    #8328
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    Outside of the shop after decal work is finished.
    [attachment=0:2i5mv0bt]2017-05-04 10.00.00.jpg[/attachment:2i5mv0bt]

    #8353
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    Here is a recent photo of the caboose while we were out on a “test run.” It’s coupled to a GP20 which, unfortunately, is not of MP descent.
    [attachment=0:2nt6y4hh]2017-06-08 15.01.07.jpg[/attachment:2nt6y4hh]

    #8485
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    Here is a photo of my cab at its new home.
    [attachment=0:99oz2nyf]2017-06-25 13.11.13.jpg[/attachment:99oz2nyf]

    #8499
    John Garavaglia
    Participant

    Beautiful!!!!

    #8510
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    Here are a few interior shots.
    [attachment=2:3plm9qow]View from A-end Door Small.jpg[/attachment:3plm9qow]
    [attachment=1:3plm9qow]View from B-end Door Small.jpg[/attachment:3plm9qow]
    [attachment=0:3plm9qow]Conductor’s Desk.jpg[/attachment:3plm9qow]

    #8511
    peggyrothschild
    Participant

    Wow! Very nice restoration. You’ve certainly got the best ‘man room’ I’ve ever seen.

    #8512
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    I still have a few details to work on. I intend to refurbish the stove to make it look almost new. And, a friend and former co-worker has promised a new lamp for the conductor’s desk.

    I’m still waiting on the crew from Midwest Locomotive to come down and put the smokejack and radio antenna back on the roof. They have a few minor paint blemishes to touch up, also.

    The electrical system worked at the shop. I need to get a battery and check it out for myself. Once I get a compressed air line run out from my shop, I should have a functioning toilet.

    #8515
    benjamintickell53
    Participant

    This has to be perhaps the premier MP caboose restoration around. The interior is immaculate. Did it even look that good when it arrived from the builder?

    Bill Pollard

    #8673
    clemmie_doris12
    Participant

    This is going to be next year’s Christmas card.
    [attachment=0:1bbf2d7z]2017-12-23 16.50.07.jpg[/attachment:1bbf2d7z]

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