This needs to be completed before the season opens. The interior of the open car is com- plete, but exterior steel sheathing remains in need of replacement. Work on the closed cars has been delayed slightly by a no-show painter. Ross Hanson, contractor, says he'll have them ready for opening day. We have determined that a method of strengthening the sides of the open car is to weld in diagonal braces between the original upright members, creating a truss similar to that of a bridge.
Plans also call for re-painting the car exteriors to match the red coaches.
This painting is to be done by volunteers supervised by the painting contractor. Of course, the weather will determine our progress on this project. Those of us who work on locomotives need to determine right away if all three geared locis can be repaired and in service in time for a fall event on the local track. Mr. Murray has indicated that these engines must be ready a month in advance if we decide to do this. Heisler needs an air pump and optimally the third truck driveshaft replaced.