Category: Railroad
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Transferring to the Table
Lots of little things and one big project were completed this past week ending on September 27. During the week, Stephen was able to clear a few items off the task list: position and level the steel span for the yard lead. He also installed the remaining solar light posts and the dinner bell. Ken…
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Ballasting San Jacinto
Light crew this past weekend, September 20th, with just John T, John O, Ken, Linda, Lori, and Stephen working. On Friday, Ken installed all remaining switch stands and attached angle iron rails on 2x6s for the transfer table. On Saturday, the guys moved many tons of ballast to San Jacinto to ease the grade. John…
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More Around the Table
Lots of activity around the turntable and in Austin this past workday on Saturday, September 13. Ken arrived early on Thursday and ballasted and levelled the approach for the turntable main lead. Thanks to the natural grade, this approach has very little incline. John T arrived early on Friday. He and Ken completed the ballast…
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Round and Round
Johnny arrived Friday afternoon (September 5) and welded the turntable rail to the brackets. By sundown, the turntable was rolling on its own rail. The rail required no shimming! On Saturday, the crew was scattered throughout the Austin area getting important tasks accomplished. Before lunch… Lunch was prepared by Lori and Linda – a taco…
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Concrete Actions
This past weekend, the crew poured the concrete foundation for the turntable ring rail. This was accomplished before the lunch break. Lunch was a chef salad, corn casserole, and two cobblers provided by Lori, Linda, and Esther. After lunch, the crew made progress on the ramp for the main line turntable lead. Tim and Tim…
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Prepping for Concrete
This past Saturday, August 23, the A&TC crew completed the final preparations for pouring concrete for the turntable ring rail. The form was given a final level check, backfill was added, rebar was bent and tied off in the form. Everyone made quick work of this primary task. (Paul, Alexander, Rob, James, John O, Ken,…
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Turntable Prep
This past Saturday, August 16, eight of us had a very productive day.
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A Swarm of Activity
A crew of 18 descended on the A&TC this past Saturday, August 9. Incredible work was happening all over the railroad: On Sunday, Stephen eliminated the large brush pile and began covering the remaining open trenches. On Monday, Philip returned to work on final grade work in San Patricio. Philip also generously loaned his power…
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Electrical Continues
August 1, a few early crew arrivals prepped the work area. August 2, the crew divided the work between the utilities and grade work. A mid-afternoon rain storm paused work, but did provide some relief from the heat. Photos
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When the Cat’s Away
While Stephen and Lori were out of town, lots of folks descended on the A&TC to get more work done. Photos from Ken Photos from Linda Photos from Stephen