Greetings to all,
Quiet Saturday at HVRM compared to last weeks 25th Anniversary party. Beautiful
weather, 42 degrees going down this morning with lots of fog south of US30 at the
gravel pits, but once by there, clear blue sky.
Arrived in time today for the board meeting, was cancelled prior due to Cory being
on the road, Doug gone for the day. Well it didn't work that way, Doug did show up,
Bob Barcus only one did not show up, but forged ahead with the days activities.
Board meeting is now scheduled for 8am, 21 Sept. Doug had train conductors
to train for the day, 3 were there for work. Doug was conductor, Fred, engineer.
I drove to Fingerhut for a quick breakfast, met up with the local amateur radio
operators and talked for 20 minutes or so. Busy place this morning, all tables
were filled and more people just kept coming in. Finally got a corner table,
had already ordered, and got my food fast. On the way down, John was on the
payloader getting a stack of 25 ties for the Erie line. By time I arrived, changed clothes, maybe 5 ties were installed. Mark, John, myself and new guy Sparky,
Dave backhoe operator. Tie replacement went well up till a little before noon,
when backhoe tractor hydralic system started to act up, system was very slow
responsing. Went for lunch, back again, tractor would not go backwards, checked
oil level, seemed normal. Dave went an got more fluid to top off system, but
slownest persisted and the last 5 tie removal an inserting new ties extremely
slow. By then tractor would not back up in reverse, so Dave just came up to
tie at an angle and proceeded to work with difficulty. Finally finished and Dave took
off with the tractor to the shop area, he had to leave early anyway, so the problem
will have to be looked at next week. Some ideas on problem, bad pump in hydralic
system, but why would pump affect backing up tractor? Went forward just fine.
Finished up an back to depot for rest. 2:45pm train departed, arrived back at
little after 5pm. Oh the EJ&E car had been set out before first run due to car
would not pass brake test. Will be looked at next week. Train put away on
siding, Alco ran down to diesel 850, hooked up and moved it out on C&I mainline
for pickup later next week.
A couple of guys from MRM stopped after the 2:45 train left, said they knew
Dennis Sloane. Next weekend is the big blowout train weekend down in Montecello
IL. Steam engine 401 will be operating, along with an assortment of other diesel,
freight, passenger trains. Some new items for the show will be on display.
Ross Robinson, member from Ottawa ONT Canada, had knee replacement on
his left knee Friday morning, I will have a get well card in kitchen car for signing.
We hope all is going well for Ross. He will be in ortho rehab for 2 weeks, then
back home. He hopes to have the right knee replaced in January of next year,
in time for summer traveling in his small camping trailer.
That it for now, enjoy the beautiful weather, drive safe and see you all next
Saturday at North Judson....
Regards
Tom
Quiet Saturday at HVRM compared to last weeks 25th Anniversary party. Beautiful
weather, 42 degrees going down this morning with lots of fog south of US30 at the
gravel pits, but once by there, clear blue sky.
Arrived in time today for the board meeting, was cancelled prior due to Cory being
on the road, Doug gone for the day. Well it didn't work that way, Doug did show up,
Bob Barcus only one did not show up, but forged ahead with the days activities.
Board meeting is now scheduled for 8am, 21 Sept. Doug had train conductors
to train for the day, 3 were there for work. Doug was conductor, Fred, engineer.
I drove to Fingerhut for a quick breakfast, met up with the local amateur radio
operators and talked for 20 minutes or so. Busy place this morning, all tables
were filled and more people just kept coming in. Finally got a corner table,
had already ordered, and got my food fast. On the way down, John was on the
payloader getting a stack of 25 ties for the Erie line. By time I arrived, changed clothes, maybe 5 ties were installed. Mark, John, myself and new guy Sparky,
Dave backhoe operator. Tie replacement went well up till a little before noon,
when backhoe tractor hydralic system started to act up, system was very slow
responsing. Went for lunch, back again, tractor would not go backwards, checked
oil level, seemed normal. Dave went an got more fluid to top off system, but
slownest persisted and the last 5 tie removal an inserting new ties extremely
slow. By then tractor would not back up in reverse, so Dave just came up to
tie at an angle and proceeded to work with difficulty. Finally finished and Dave took
off with the tractor to the shop area, he had to leave early anyway, so the problem
will have to be looked at next week. Some ideas on problem, bad pump in hydralic
system, but why would pump affect backing up tractor? Went forward just fine.
Finished up an back to depot for rest. 2:45pm train departed, arrived back at
little after 5pm. Oh the EJ&E car had been set out before first run due to car
would not pass brake test. Will be looked at next week. Train put away on
siding, Alco ran down to diesel 850, hooked up and moved it out on C&I mainline
for pickup later next week.
A couple of guys from MRM stopped after the 2:45 train left, said they knew
Dennis Sloane. Next weekend is the big blowout train weekend down in Montecello
IL. Steam engine 401 will be operating, along with an assortment of other diesel,
freight, passenger trains. Some new items for the show will be on display.
Ross Robinson, member from Ottawa ONT Canada, had knee replacement on
his left knee Friday morning, I will have a get well card in kitchen car for signing.
We hope all is going well for Ross. He will be in ortho rehab for 2 weeks, then
back home. He hopes to have the right knee replaced in January of next year,
in time for summer traveling in his small camping trailer.
That it for now, enjoy the beautiful weather, drive safe and see you all next
Saturday at North Judson....
Regards
Tom
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