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weekend update April 26-27, 2008

Monday, April 28th, 2008 Posted in CNW 7700, News, Restoration | Comments Off

another week of small steps forward folks.... both CNW 7700 doors are in and the car got itself air tested for the season. all is well and the first passenger car of the year is "on the road" a set of photos ...

April 20 2008 update

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in CNW 7700, Dover Strait, News, Restoration, Streamliners | Comments Off

well well it has finally happened a decision on the move of the streamliner cars......we will be moving to the north track of Yard 5 The turbine is already moved, and the Used book store is already back in position. Now we ...

Weekend Update April 6 2008

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 Posted in CNW 7700, News, Restoration, Streamliners | Comments Off

hi again, no we didnt forget, just a bit worn out. Not a lot of new stuff to report this week, but progress made. CNW7700 doors are moving, Mike hopes to install one the weekend of Apr 12, the second is in paint ...

Weekend Update Mar 30 2008

Sunday, March 30th, 2008 Posted in News, Restoration | Comments Off

another "behind the scenes" day this week, as we push forward getting ready for the 2008 season. Mike, Ray, Wayne, and Shelly all continued a push to get the doors built for the CNW 7700 baggage area. Its going to be ...

Passenger plan for the new barn

Monday, March 24th, 2008 Posted in News, Restoration | Comments Off

Ok folks so we now have a way to communicate regular updates and add pics and other stuff. First the permit for Barn 11 is in!!!! Congratulations to Dave Diamond for getting it through and all the work it takes ...