Greetings to all foreign and domestic readers,
Wonderful day at HVRM, sun was somewhat hot, but clouds cooled it down quickly. HVRM had
two special visitors for Canada today, Ross and Gee Robinson stopped by for a quick visit and
dinner at the Wooden Nickel. Returning from a quick visit to Tipton IA, on way back to Ottawa
ONT, Ross stopped to exchange latest and greatest news from the Ottawa area. A very crowded
Nickel, due to a memorial motorcycle run, it was busy and smokey. Maureen and Brianne joined
us for dinner. All of us left full and feeling good after a wonderful meal.
I arrived somewhat late in the morning to the east end switch, where the "tie crew" was busy
at work. Cory, Mark, Dave, Seth, Doug were all trying to replace 4 ties and get the switch
points tight against the rail. After a lot of effort, time for a break down at the train loading
area for hot dogs and drinks. A quick trip down to the west side of town at Osinki's auction
to see what was for sale, Cory had his eye on a small disc, but bids did not meet the price
required for a sale, so back to work. After doing some more shimming with flat washers,
a working medium was acchieved throwing the points to a tight position. Then putting spikes
in the 4 ties installed earlier and getting the guage correct. Finally driving in the spikes, was a
slow process. Next week it shoud be easier to install an spike ties without so much extra work.
Seth reported only 57 ties in the main line need replacing, should be a piece of cake to do.
Come on out and help out, needed spike pullers, tie plate placers and handing out spikes.
After the train departure at 2:45pm, the GE locomotive was brought out for some final
adjustments prior to the FRA coming out and inspecting it on Friday next week. All looks
good.
The MDT reefer and short NKP open air car are now locacted on track 3 at the east end
shop, to get in with the manlift to do some TSP'ing on the MDT car. Cooler weather will
make it easier to work in. C&NW boxcar is on track 1 inside the east shop being worked
on. NKP bay window caboose is still in the west shop for repainting. PC boxcar is
located across from the kitchen car, ready for grinding and priming. DT&I #122 will be
coming to HVRM in the near future from Mishawaka IN Wendt Cranes.
Train riders today was at moderate level.
Sept 17th, next saturday morning at 8am in the depot, is the general membership meeting.
Come on out, download for the NKP 765 event, proposal discussion for the Mid America Car
request, and other important items. Get there early, seating is limited.. Like to paint, plenty
of things to paint, grinding, tie replacing, mowing grass, cleaning out the Erie shed, cleaning
bathroom in shop area, picking up trash around the grounds. Lots of jobs to work at,
some easy, some more effort required.
Until next week, be careful driving, getting dark earlier. May all your signals be green....
Tom
Wonderful day at HVRM, sun was somewhat hot, but clouds cooled it down quickly. HVRM had
two special visitors for Canada today, Ross and Gee Robinson stopped by for a quick visit and
dinner at the Wooden Nickel. Returning from a quick visit to Tipton IA, on way back to Ottawa
ONT, Ross stopped to exchange latest and greatest news from the Ottawa area. A very crowded
Nickel, due to a memorial motorcycle run, it was busy and smokey. Maureen and Brianne joined
us for dinner. All of us left full and feeling good after a wonderful meal.
I arrived somewhat late in the morning to the east end switch, where the "tie crew" was busy
at work. Cory, Mark, Dave, Seth, Doug were all trying to replace 4 ties and get the switch
points tight against the rail. After a lot of effort, time for a break down at the train loading
area for hot dogs and drinks. A quick trip down to the west side of town at Osinki's auction
to see what was for sale, Cory had his eye on a small disc, but bids did not meet the price
required for a sale, so back to work. After doing some more shimming with flat washers,
a working medium was acchieved throwing the points to a tight position. Then putting spikes
in the 4 ties installed earlier and getting the guage correct. Finally driving in the spikes, was a
slow process. Next week it shoud be easier to install an spike ties without so much extra work.
Seth reported only 57 ties in the main line need replacing, should be a piece of cake to do.
Come on out and help out, needed spike pullers, tie plate placers and handing out spikes.
After the train departure at 2:45pm, the GE locomotive was brought out for some final
adjustments prior to the FRA coming out and inspecting it on Friday next week. All looks
good.
The MDT reefer and short NKP open air car are now locacted on track 3 at the east end
shop, to get in with the manlift to do some TSP'ing on the MDT car. Cooler weather will
make it easier to work in. C&NW boxcar is on track 1 inside the east shop being worked
on. NKP bay window caboose is still in the west shop for repainting. PC boxcar is
located across from the kitchen car, ready for grinding and priming. DT&I #122 will be
coming to HVRM in the near future from Mishawaka IN Wendt Cranes.
Train riders today was at moderate level.
Sept 17th, next saturday morning at 8am in the depot, is the general membership meeting.
Come on out, download for the NKP 765 event, proposal discussion for the Mid America Car
request, and other important items. Get there early, seating is limited.. Like to paint, plenty
of things to paint, grinding, tie replacing, mowing grass, cleaning out the Erie shed, cleaning
bathroom in shop area, picking up trash around the grounds. Lots of jobs to work at,
some easy, some more effort required.
Until next week, be careful driving, getting dark earlier. May all your signals be green....
Tom
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