The tenth FEBT Rockhill work session of 2008 will take place Saturday
and Sunday, August 16-17, 2008.
We will work from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and from 9 am to 4 pm Sunday.
We'll meet at the Rockhill shops at 9 am.
This weekend features a number of special attractions. Included are the
6:30pm train on Saturday, the Civil War encampment, and the Community
Appreciation Day festivities at the fairground, as well as a large
lineup of craftspeople/vendors.
There will be a lot of painting this weekend, so if you don't see one
of your regular jobs listed down below, come wearing painting clothes!
MEALS
Breakfast both days and dinner Saturday will be available at the Iron
Rail. Dinner Saturday will be at 5:30 so diners can catch the evening
train. Please RSVP to me by Thursday evening at 10 p.m. if you plan to
join us for any of these meals.
There will not be any meals served at RTY this weekend. There should be
a variety of service groups doing food at the fairgrounds across from
the depot.
BOXCAR 168
The boxcar has entered the home stretch. We will be laying additional
floor, continuing the side woodwork, puttying and sanding screw holes,
and also doing some painting. The last of the welding will be underway.
Bring power drills, power sanders, grinders, and carpenter tools.
Respirators for dust would be a good idea. We are now so far along that
we are working on the car from all sides, so this crew can use extra
hands this time. Lee Rainey will lead this project.
STEEL CREW
The steel crew will continue to assist with the painting of the boxcar.
They will also be doing some brake beam work in support of the
reassembly of the Combine 16 trucks in Strasburg, and will handle some
repairs to the oil house roof. Steve Jacobs will lead this work.
BOILERHOUSE
The Boiler Rats will continue the amazing work of literally raising the
long-sagging roof of the machine shop. You have to see this to believe
it. A next step is the fabrication of the new 12x12 beam, which will be
built up in place. Jim Bacon will lead this project.
MAIN SHOPS
On Saturday, this crew will prime the west wall of the locomotive shop,
and as much of the sand house as time permits. On Sunday they will
paint the west wall of the locomotive shop and as much of the sand
house as time permits. Chris Coleman will lead this project.
GARAGE
Bill Adams will lead the work on the garage. The crew intends to
replace the siding on the south wall and install trim boards on all
sides as needed. They will also re-attach the radiator to the north
wall. Bill says the alternate plan for bad weather is to enjoy the new
roof by working under it to locate, excavate, build footings for, and
place three intermediate floor sills.
WEATHER
Visit www.accuweather.com and check the Rockhill zip code, 17249, for
the latest weather.
GROUND RULES
To take part you must be 18 and a member of the FEBT (or join the FEBT
at the work site.) These are insurance requirements. We are guests of
the railroad and need to behave accordingly.
Last-minute walk-ons are always welcome at our sessions, but if
possible, drop me an email in advance to let me know that you are
coming. It helps with the planning.
See you there!
Christopher D. Coleman
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