Greetings to all,
Well the end of the year is near, with 2015 looming on the horizon, HVRM is set for
another year with lots of projects planned. Hopefully it will be a successful one.
Today was mild, so a good turnout of members showed up. With soft ground,
track work was a priority with 10 or more ties inserted between the C&I switch an
the shop lead switch. 7 more ties need to be replaced an this project will be done.
Ties were spiked with the air compressor spike machine. These ties are the last
bunch available till spring time. Cory, Dave, John, Mark, Bob J an myself made out the
crew.
Inside the heated shop, with the new wood stove going, work on the ND&W 5332 was
being done. Joe, John Degan, Richard, Steve were replacing wiring destroyed by mice.
The wood stove has had some improvements made, thermostat control for the blower,
some improved electrical connections an spilt wood brought inside an stacked.
An outside electrical lamp had died during the week an repairs were needed, so the
manlift was brought around to the east end shop. Cory braved the ascent an taking
the light apart found it full of bugs an a loose electrical connection. Everything cleaned,
connection fixed, a test showed the light worked. So reassembled, manlift was brought
down an parked near the fuel tank.
Doug worked on the ERIE 310. Bob Barcus was in the depot. Some brave railfans were
observed walking around the grounds today taking pictures.
Have a safe an Happy New Year. I'm ready to go back to work already after getting some
garage an car projects done this past week due to the nice warm temps outside. Wish
the days were longer, but that won't happen for some time yet.
Tom
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