SR&RL Caboose No 551 restoration at Boothbay
| February 20, 2008 06:00PM |
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This is long overdue, but the talented folks at Boothbay Railway Village have been so busy with so many projects that I think this one sort of fell under the radar. In addition to the meticulous work they do for their own grounds and amazing collection, they have been simultaneously involved with many preservation and restoration projects for other museums as well.
SR&RL Caboose No 551 on loan from MNG in Portland was recently "spruced-up" by the Boothbay shops.
551 got all new siding; while it was stripped, several structural wall members were repaired. It got new rubber roofing. The interior was refinished and painted based upon careful research and analysis of the existing layers of paint. The result is believed to be the original Sandy River interior color.
The car emerged from the shop looking absolutely resplendent inside and out!
Stephen
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/20/2008 06:02PM by Stephen Hussar.
SR&RL Caboose No 551 on loan from MNG in Portland was recently "spruced-up" by the Boothbay shops.
551 got all new siding; while it was stripped, several structural wall members were repaired. It got new rubber roofing. The interior was refinished and painted based upon careful research and analysis of the existing layers of paint. The result is believed to be the original Sandy River interior color.
The car emerged from the shop looking absolutely resplendent inside and out!
Stephen
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/20/2008 06:02PM by Stephen Hussar.
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Stephen Hussar | February 20, 2008 06:00PM |
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Ed Stabler | February 20, 2008 09:14PM |
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Herb Kelsey | February 21, 2008 12:49AM |
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Tim Schreiner | February 21, 2008 06:40AM |
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Sam | February 21, 2008 10:36AM |
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Rick Steele | February 21, 2008 02:39PM |
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Bruce R. Pier | February 22, 2008 01:49PM |
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