Greetings!
Had some computer problems this week but my computer guru (my son), worked on it today, so hopefully things are now fixed. May have missed some stuff this past week. Computers are great, aren't they?
Nice day at North Judson today. Some very light sprinkles at times, but temps in the 80's and sun most of the time.
There is apparently a problem with GE number 11, with oil getting into the water system. First photo shows John La Orange and Cory Bennett working on the problem in the East Annex of the Shop but John told me at the end of the day that they haven't yet found the problem. More work to be done!
Bud Tibbie secured a metal Illinois Central herald for display. At about 64 inches wide and 41 inches tall, it was a bit overwhelming to put in the IC display caboose, so it was decided to add it to the wall display in the Shop. Tom Travis and I managed to push the lift from the West Annex of the Shop, over to the East Annex. The second photo shows Tom working on one of the screws with which we attached the herald. The third photo shows it in place above the metal Rock Island and New York Central heralds. The IC and NYC heralds were apparently on piggyback trailers, but the Rock herald is believed to have come off of a steam locomotive tender. We think that this display looks pretty good and appreciate Bud Tibbie's donation.
Lunch today came from the Wooden Nickel; chicken, biscuits, cole slaw and also a donated pasta salad. Good stuff!
There was a problem when EL Alco # 310 tried to couple to Long Island coach #2937 in preparation for the first passenger run of the day, and the front coupler of S-1 had to be replaced using parts from the EMD Model 40. The 4th photo show Cory Bennett (at left) and Doug Kosloske working on the coupler as Tom Rainford watches at right. The repair was made and the 12:30 train left on time.
Good to see Randall Downs on the train today, as the car host on the Katy open air car. Randall had hip surgery earlier this month and is making remarkable progress.
Doug Kosloske was engineer today with Steve Henrichs the conductor.
Recently, a window in the first floor of Grasselli Tower was broken, with all of the broken glass ending up outside of the tower. Could have been wind from the inside or possibly a bird getting trapped inside an hitting the window with enough force to break it. Whatever happened, Steve Newland is shown in the 5th photo, putting some plastic over the now open upper sash as a temporary measure until the window can be replaced. Bob Albert came up with some photos of Grasselli when it was still back in East Chicago, including one from the 1920's showing a steam engine passing the tower. These shots will eventually be displayed in the tower itself.
Enjoy the holiday weekend and have a great week. Remember to fly the flag this upcoming Memorial Day and remember all those who have served. God Bless America!
Les
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