Thursday, December 08, 2011

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After this was taken there was a MAJOR wind storm that blew over the light pole and ripped the plywood and canvas covering off the top of the caboose.

Well, speaking of things train restoration related...The good news is we "found" this, and it's been donated to our group for "free". Its all the stuff that goes underneath the car in the next picture, built by the same manufacturer in 1868. (It's upside down) and includes the trucks (wheel assemblies)
The bad news is, it's in Baltimore and has to be removed by mid February (or it gets scrapped) and the trucking estimate alone is $10,000

There is a lot of scrambling going on, and I'm sure it will get saved, but it's providing LOTS of excitement in our little group.
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  1. Rudee5:24 PM

    Looks like you're going to be having a few bake sales. Good luck!

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  2. Moon Rabbit5:51 PM

    Oy vey! A lot a work, hon! But just think, you'll be in Baltimore during
    the dead of winter....you'll appreciate California so much more when you return!

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