Paul and Bob had work sessions on 7/20 and 7/27. More cab work and shop cleanup was accomplished!

We have another awesome vintage tool for the shop. Bob found us a 50's era Black and Decker drill press and stand with a 3/4” capacity. The drill motor is a beastie! No plastic bits to be found on this. It is right at home in a locomotive shop. We also got two vises, large and small, plus a cigar box full of drill bits.

The guys fabbed up some handles for the large tender hatch. These were drilled and bolted up, to be riveted later on. Some cab pieces were cut and fitted and drilled for rivets. Additionally, material was cut for the front cab widows, frames and mounting flanges.

Want to see the progress for yourself? Come to Touch a Train 2024. All details at www.touchatrain.org!