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Clem · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:58 am

I really enjoy seeing the Strasburg's hard work when you post these pictures. The craftsmanship and pride in a job well done shines through. Thanks for sharing!

Richard Glueck · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:10 am

Is it any wonder why Strasburg is regarded as the premier living railroad preservation center in the east? Outstanding work, guys. I can't wait to see your efforts on restoring the Camelback and the CPR ten-wheeler, as well as the cocooned fleet of passenger cars.

eldiner · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:39 am **Posts:** 534

Kelly,

Would you happen to have a photo of the dining section of the Henry K. Long?

Les Beckman · **Joined:** Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:25 pm **Posts:** 6482

Kelly -

Nice photos. And great work! Thanks for keeping us up to date.

I have a question on Rutland box car 6081. The car initials shown on the end is "R". Is this what the Rutland had on its cars in interchange service? I have never seen a one letter designation like that. Even the "P Road" (Pennsylvania) used PRR. Just was wondering. Thanks.

Les

Howard P. · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:47 pm

Les, you "R" correct, sir. That's what Rutland did have assigned and what they used. On the car side, it was spelled out "RUTLAND" over the number.

Mr. Ed · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:52 pm

Truly a fine operation keeping our hobby alive and growing. Thank you.

Later!
Mr. Ed

jd johnson · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:50 am **Posts:** 399

Kelly,

Great photos. It is interesting from a machinist standpoint in this modern age that you guys are still using a shaper. They are few and far between these days due to the Bridgeport milling machines available. They do cut nicely as I have used one.

Good work. Maybe some day I will get the chance to come back and ride with you. The last time I was there, the 475 was still in 3 gons at the time.

Tell Linn Modinger that I have fininished my drawings for the Sunbeam 1018 headlight and I thank all of you for your help on this project.

I look forward to having steam in my 2-6-0 scale loco in the next few years.

Take care,

JD Johnson, Morehead and North Fork Railroad Historian

Kelly Anderson · **Joined:** Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:52 am **Posts:** 2477

Stephen Hussar · **Posted:** Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:50 pm

Really fine stuff, Kelly -- thanks for posting!

Stephen

Les Beckman · **Joined:** Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:25 pm **Posts:** 6482

Howard P. wrote:

Les, you "R" correct, sir. That's what Rutland did have assigned and what they used. On the car side, it was spelled out "RUTLAND" over the number.

Howard - Thanks for the clarification. I wonder if any other roads with one name (such as the Union Railroad or the Cornwall Railroad or the Strasburg for that matter) had a one letter car initial assigned.

Les

rev66vette · **Joined:** Mon Aug 30, 2004 3:45 pm **Posts:** 362

Echoing many previous posts, I really enjoy when you share photos of your accomplishments. You people should be proud of yourselves. Excellent job.

R.O.

eldiner · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 8:39 am **Posts:** 534

Kelly,

Thanks. I like that carpet as well.

fredstev · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:22 am

jd johnson wrote:

Kelly,

Great photos. It is interesting from a machinist standpoint in this modern age that you guys are still using a shaper. They are few and far between these days due to the Bridgeport milling machines available. They do cut nicely as I have used one.

JD Johnson, Morehead and North Fork Railroad Historian

Those are all great photos. Also enjoyed seeing a shaper in use. Planers, shapers, bridge mills, etc. are disappearing in the age af digital readouts and cnc machines. The great thing about the old machines, though, is that tooling is cheap - an old guy with a pocket full of radius gauges, a bench grinder and a $3.00 lathe tool can cut about anything.

The tooling bill for a Bridgeport run by semi-skilled labor can be disheartening.

Sloan · **Posted:** Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:30 am

Kudos from me too, Kelly.

I'm sure Henry Long, Jr. appreciates that the quality of the restoration honors his late father.

It's thrilling to see such craftsmanship in the heavy industry of railroading. Although a lot of that traditional manufacturing has left Pennsylvania, the rail museum movement keeps it vibrant at Strasburg as well as other sites such as: Rockhill Trolley Museum, Friends of the East Broad Top, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum etc.

Sloan