I've uploaded today's photos to the April 2010 Coach #29 Photo Folder. Take a look at what we did today. Gus...
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GusC
campgus
Apr 4, 2010 5:31 am
We are thinking about changing the name for this group to something like NWPRRHS Restorations. What do you think about this idea? We are embarking on a new...
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vandtrr@...
silvercity
Apr 4, 2010 6:16 am
Looks good. You guys got a lot done in one short day. Charlie Siebenthal ... From: GusC <campgus@...> To: psrcab1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, Apr 3,...
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David Epling
ccrails2000
Apr 4, 2010 5:43 pm
Admirable that you are asking for opinions, but if it were me, I'd just change the name regardless ; ) David ... From: GusC To: psrcab1@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Charles Lachman
ponapeman
Apr 4, 2010 5:52 pm
Selfishly it is very convenient for me to see all the restoration efforts on one site. But you guys are doing all the hard work so maybe there's an advantage...
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Allen Tacy
allen.tacy
Apr 5, 2010 12:50 am
Cal - Originally built by Wason Car 1861(?) for Central Pacific as their No. 29. Became NWP No. 123. To MW 241 in 1936. Allen ... Cal - Originally built by...
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Charles Lachman
ponapeman
Apr 5, 2010 5:04 pm
How did it end up in Redwood Valley & who & why was it donated to NWPRRHS? What a great thing the recovery group is doing. Saving such an old & vital piece of...
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Gus Campagna
campgus
Apr 5, 2010 5:46 pm
Watch for Mike Manson's report in the next Headlight. We sent out a complete story with last year's renewal notice in which we asked for donations. The car...
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redwood_chopper
Apr 7, 2010 1:18 am
Considering all the recent additions to the "fleet" I'd say that a name change is a very good idea. I wish I weren't trapped up here in Portland for the long...
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Douglas Krahn
dougkrahn
Apr 8, 2010 5:49 pm
Kevin: One should not complain, it could be worse, at least you're in lovely Portland and on the west coast. You could be stuck in the mid west. Where are...
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redwood_chopper
Apr 11, 2010 12:05 am
Doug (and gang): I grew up in Sacramento...am a native son, third generation. I just got tired of the flat and too hot Sact'o Valley and the increasing...
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Randolph D Garrett
randgarr
Apr 11, 2010 12:22 am
I vaguely remember reading in a book that either mentioned the P&SR (Stindt's Northwestern Pacific books or Gaye LeBaron's "Santa Rosa: A Twentieth Century...
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Allen Tacy
allen.tacy
Apr 11, 2010 12:51 am
Randy - P&SR went just where it wanted to go, apple country. It was built for that freight business. There was not enough passenger business to support two...
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mike_mnsn
May 4, 2010 7:25 am
Here is another group going through the "rebuild a caboose" process. They are restoring a Pennsy caboose in Terre Haute, Indiana. ...
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GusC
campgus
May 8, 2010 3:51 am
Hi gang, I've posted my photos of today's work session. Mike Manson and I arrived just after 9 am and set to work bracing the inside of the car. Phil joy and...
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redwood_chopper
May 8, 2010 8:37 pm
Looks from the pics that all went well with the lift and load. Hoping the transport went equally flawlessly. This is the way to celebrate National Train Day! ...
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GusC
campgus
May 9, 2010 12:46 am
Hi gang, What a great day. The #29 is in Petaluma after a very safe trip down US 101. I've posted more pictures to the May 2010 Coach 29 Photo Album. We are...
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comstock_friend
May 9, 2010 4:48 pm
She looks like the floor and sills are in great shape, no sag or other visible problem. Or did you guys beef her up from underneath??? John Friend...
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Gus Campagna
campgus
May 9, 2010 5:07 pm
The car was in amazing condition in Redwood Valley. We placed it on three support I-beams and it stayed straight. I was told by the chase crew that it flexed a...
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redwood_chopper
May 10, 2010 10:03 pm
Flexing a bit is OK, indeed, normal...tho' the slightly compromised body (no thanks to the two doors cut into the left side) might have pushed some of that....
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redwood_chopper
May 12, 2010 12:39 am
My email was just hijacked by "Daily Flog." Please ignore any automated invite message bearing my address or name. ~Kevin Bunker...
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vandtrr@...
silvercity
May 12, 2010 1:10 am
Sorry I cannot make it this Saturday. Have family obligation. Charlie Siebenthal ... From: GusC <campgus@...> To: psrcab1@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu,...
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Steve Atnip
steveatnip...
May 12, 2010 1:16 am
Dear Mr President, The coach is in place in Petaluma. The email was for last Saturday, and I couldn't make it either. They seem to have done just fine without...
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michael.pannell@...
michael.pann...
May 30, 2010 2:46 pm
Excellent photos showing the rescue of car 29, you will have loads of fun chipping paint! We are doing the same thing in Cheyenne, take a look and laugh at our...
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Steve A
steveatnip...
May 30, 2010 3:35 pm
Great pics! Suddenly my back hurts however. At least we don't have snow to deal with. Steve...
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Steve A
steveatnip...
Jun 26, 2010 8:09 pm
I have created a new album for our next acquisition. The pictures are from the 6/26/10 recon trip. The good(?) news is that it has been repainted since our...
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vandtrr@...
silvercity
Jun 26, 2010 8:53 pm
Great pictures Steve. Wish I could have made the trip. There are several interior wall areas which look as if they are boarded-up windowas. I wonder if this...
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GusC
campgus
Jun 30, 2010 5:58 pm
Hi gang, I have updated the calendar for the month of July. New work dates are the third, the tenth and the twenty fourth. We will be busy getting the Mill...
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psrcab1@yahoogroups.com
Jul 8, 2010 4:59 pm
Reminder from: psrcab1 Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psrcab1/cal Restoration Work Day Saturday July 10, 2010 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (This event...
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GusC
campgus
Jul 9, 2010 5:45 pm
Hi gang, This Saturday we are taking a trip, no not that kind, a fun/work trip to Nevada City. We will deliver something to trade for couplers, then tour the...
