We had six people working indoors during the workday. Bill Alexander installed a new door with an original frame, on the office container. It will now be possible to use that container to store files, photos, drawings, etc. in a closed unit. Bill also installed an emergency exit door earlier this summer, making it possible to bunk inside the office. Next thoughts will be to insulate the unit and add a heat pump. That's for another funding event in the future. We are going to change the lock set on the door.
Hanna joined us today after an absence of several weeks, and learned how to use the magnetic drill. With Bob DeWachter's oversight she drilled in the holes for riveting one of the new cab sides. Glad to have her back on the job. Bob cleaned, oiled, and repaired steel bandsaw before any of us got in this morning.
Dick, Alex, and Jim Armstrong, worked out a system to heat and remove flexible staybolt caps on the firebox side. With a little practice, we got into a rhythm and removed approximately 150 caps in a period of about four hours. The rest come off the left side next weekend, then on to the backhead. We all wore masks while working close proximity to each other.
Leverett was occupied with the DESR's Maine Central coach, which has been getting both mechanical and cosmetic attention. Leverett, Bob, and Dick discussed the marking of tender rivet holes in the next week or so. Lots of work available for those who are able to attend under these covid conditions.
Bob also fabricated new front cab wall window frames, which are a bit fancier than original with mitered corners and TIG welding. They are square and flat, which is an improvement.
