WW&F work weekend *PICS*

Stephen Hussar · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:27 pm

Photos from this past weekend's spring work session at the WW&F Ry Museum. Amazing turnout for another spectacular weekend in Maine!

G. W. Laepple · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:10 pm **Posts:** 1182

On Saturday, when these photos were taken, at least 90 volunteers were on hand. They didn't just do trackwork, either. Other folks installed hand brakes on two cars, installed several new windows in a coach and painted portions of the new water tank. And we can't forget the folks who worked in the kitchen to feed the workers. It's their own fault if anyone goes hungry during one of these weekends!

Raymond Dewley · **Joined:** Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:57 am **Posts:** 32

how much track was completed? I couldn't find this out on the museum's website.

I am always impressed with what they can accomplish in one weekend!!!

G. W. Laepple · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:10 pm **Posts:** 1182

We put about 1,100 feet of track into service, just short of MP 7. That gives us about 2.2 miles of line. In the fall, we hope to lay about 1,200 feet of new track, depending on rail availability.

Raymond Dewley · **Joined:** Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:57 am **Posts:** 32

What size rail is used there?

elecuyer · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:39 pm

We use 56# or 60# rail.

And anyone who has any good leads for this size rail is welcome to contact me at ed@spongeawareness.com. We may even have some 70# rail we can trade.

-Ed Lecuyer
WW&F Volunteer

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