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| Author: | eehiv [ Thu May 01, 2008 1:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Volunteer Workdays - May 2008 |
This weekend we have work parties scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday, May 2nd Earl Pardini will be leading a crew finishing up trackwork in Kingston this Friday, May 2nd. The plan will be to plate and spike the remaining ties from the O&W switch to Washington Avenue and clean the area of debris. Earl will start at 9am between the O&W switch and Washington Avenue. Saturday, May 3rd Cold Brook In Cold Brook, on Saturday May 3rd, George Peck will be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia at 8:30-9am, with plans to start at the iron bridge at Cold Brook about 9:30-10am. George plans to take the worktrain, gradall and dump truck to the iron bridge and begin jacking, ballasting and tamping track from there west. They need as many hands as possible as this work is vital for us being able to open the Cold Brook extension by opening day. Phoenicia In Phoenicia, George Liucci will be working on the coach 702, continuing work on the windows. He will start 10-10:30am. As always, he can use additional help. Sunday, May 4th The CMRR will be holding its annual rules class for train operating personnel on Sunday, May 4th, at 10am at the Phoenicia Station. The class is mandatory for operating crews unless you have made alternate arrangements with Earl Pardini. Please let me know if you are unable to attend the Sunday class and need to make other arrangements with Earl. George Peck will be leading a work session in Cold Brook on Sunday with those exempted from the class. They will start at 9am in Phoenicia, and plan to start work in Cold Brook around 10am. All volunteers are encouraged to join them once they have completed the class in the early afternoon. On Sunday, May 4th, the Cornell Street Yard will be closed. New CMRR Website and Brochure: Please be sure to check out the new CMRR website, courtesy of volunteer Otto Vondrak: www.catskillmtrailroad.com. The new brochure can be downloaded at: http://www.catskillmtrailroad.com/media ... e_2008.pdf Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Sun May 04, 2008 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Work Report - 5/2, 5/3, 5/4/08 |
Friday, May 2nd On Friday, May 2nd, the track crew worked in Kingston completing trackwork there. The crew consisted of Earl Pardini, Jeff Otto, Dick Ray, Tim Kane, Daniel Klayman, Raphael DeMeglio, Joe Marsh, John Patane and Al Schoessow. The crew plated the 139 ties tamped last weekend, and removed another 50 ties. Satuday, May 3rd Kingston On Friday, May 3rd, the track crew in Kingston continued working between Washington Avenue and the O&W switch, spiking about 100 ties. They inserted and tamped about 12 of the 50 ties dug out Friday. There are 38 more ties to install in this stretch of track, which have to be tamped and spiked, in addition to the 39 ties still not spiked from the first round. The crew in Kingston on Saturday conisted of Earl Pardini, Jeff Otto, Walt Otto, Raphael DeMeglio, John Patane, Al Schoessow, Bob Blake and Mark Glaser. Cold Brook In Cold Brook, the track crew began tamping at the iron bridge just west of Cold Brook Station, and began working west. The crew consisted of George Peck, Jason DiTolla, Steve Gollow, Paul Hintz, Dave Mason, Derek Stapleton and Dick Wilhelm. Phoenicia The 702 crew inserted 7 more windows Satuday. The crew consisted of Al Johnson, Bill Kaba, Ed Palmatier and Terry W.. Sunday, May 4th On Sunday, May 4th, the rules class was held in the Phoenicia station, led by Earl Pardini and Greg Vaughn. Turnout was about 20-25. Also, the track crew continued work at Cold Brook on Sunday. The crew consisted of George Peck, Steve Gollow, Dave Mason, Paul Hintz and Jason DiTolla. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Wed May 07, 2008 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Volunteer Workdays - 5/9, 5/10, 5/11/08 |
This weekend we have work parties scheduled Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Saturday and Sunday are "all hands" days working to open the railroad and the Cold Brook extension by opening day, May 24th. We need as many volunteers as possible to assist on Saturday and Sunday this weekend and the weekend of May 17th/18th. Friday, May 9th Earl Pardini will be leading a crew finishing up trackwork in Kingston this Friday, May 9th. The plan will be to insert the remaining 20-30 ties and plate and spike the remaining ties from the O&W switch to Washington Avenue. Earl will start at 9am between the O&W switch and Washington Avenue. Saturday, May 10th Cold Brook/MP 23.3 In Cold Brook, on Saturday May 10th, George Peck will be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia at 9am-9:30, with plans to fix two slumps at MP 23.3. If enough volunteers come, a second crew will be sent to jack up and tamp track on the Cold Brook Extension. Volunteers should arrive at 10am at the parking lot at the end of Cold Brook Road at Osborne's, and walk west from there to 23.3. This is an "all hands" call as these slumps must be repaired for the passenger train to operate east of 23.3. Phoenicia In Phoenicia, Al Johnson will be working on coach 702, continuing work on the windows. Some of the crew will work on the 701 getting it ready for opening day. Al will start 9:30-10am. As always, he can use additional help. Kingston There will be no work in Kingston Saturday. Sunday, May 11th In Cold Brook, on Sunday May 11th, George Peck will be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia at 9am-9:30, with plans to continue trackwork to open the Cold Brook Extension. Volunteers should arrive at the iron bridge west of Cold Brook Station by 10-10:30am, and walk from there west to where the track crew is working. As before, this is an "all hands" call as the curves in the Cold Brook extension must be jacked and tamped before the passenger train can operate east of 22.7. On Sunday, May 11th, the Cornell Street Yard will be closed. New CMRR Website and Brochure: Please be sure to check out the new CMRR website, courtesy of volunteer Otto Vondrak: www.catskillmtrailroad.com. The new brochure can be downloaded at: http://www.catskillmtrailroad.com/media ... e_2008.pdf Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Mon May 12, 2008 12:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Work Report - 5/9, 5/10, 5/11/08 |
Friday, May 9, 2008 On Friday, Earl Pardini led a crew consisting of Jeff Otto, Raphael DeMeglio, Joe Marsh, Al Schoessow and John Patane and continued work between the O&W switch and Washington Avenue. About 20 ties were inserted, tamped and plated. 64 ties remain to be spiked before this section is complete, which should be done next Thursday or Friday. http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 313692.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 713765.jpg May 10, 2008 On Saturday, May 10th, we had three crews working: Phoenicia The 702 crew put in more windows yesterday in the 702 - 22 or 40 are now installed. The crew consisted of Al Johnson, Ed Palmatier, Bill Kaba, Terry W. and Erik Morehouse. http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 116022.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 516245.jpg Boiceville Trestle and Butternut Cove Burr Hubbell, with help from Dick Wilhelm and Joe Marsh and their track cars, took several engineers to the Boiceville Trestle and Butternut Cove for an inspection and advice on their repair: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 514237.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 714445.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 714519.jpg Milepost 23.3 Repair George Peck led a crew consisting of Steve Gollow, Derek Stapleton, Thom Johnson, Bob Blake, Mark Glaser, Jeff Otto, Raphael DeMeglio, Ron Epstein, Paul Hintz, Ron Epstein, John Patane, Al Schoessow and Chester Hartwell. They were later joined by Dick Wilhelm, Joe Marsh, Burr Hubbell and myself: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 314632.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 815121.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 815306.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 115660.jpg Several dips in the track were jacked, tamped and aligned, and a large culvert unplugged. Two more small dips are expected to be jacked on Sunday. After the tamping was done, the crew cut several locust trees near MP 23, and cut down the last big tree on the Cold Brook extension at MP 22.45. Sunday, May 11, 2008 Sunday, George Peck led a small crew back to 23.3 to finish the two remaining dips in this stretch of the line. With him were Steve Gollow, John Patane, and Chester Hartwell. They completed jacking and tamping this stretch, so the line is now open for passenger service to MP 22.7. Steve Gollow also did some cutting to open up the viewshed in this area. After finishing their work, they took the worktrain back to MP 21.7 to inspect the small washout there before returning to Phoenicia. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Tue May 13, 2008 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Volunteer Workdays - May 15, 17, and 18 |
Thursday, May 15th On Thursday, May 15th, Earl Pardini will lead a crew near the O&W switch just east of Washington Avenue to finish spiking the 64 ties on this section of the line. He will be bringing the 401 down to run the air compressor to the spiker, so expect to see the 401 at Washington Avenue by the end of the day. This will complete our track rehabilitation program in Kingston until we extend the line further west this fall. They will meet just east of Washington Avenue about 9am on Thursday. Bring a camera, and send me some photos to post! Friday, May 16th No work parties are scheduled for Friday, May 16th. Saturday, May 17th Cold Brook/Iron Bridge In Cold Brook, on Saturday May 17th, George Peck will be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia with the gradall, dump truck and worktrain between 8:30-9am, with plans to jack, ballast, and align the inner rail on the curve just west of the iron bridge at MP 22.4. Volunteers should arrive at 9-10am at the iron bridge crossing. This is an "all hands" call as the curves on the Cold Brook extension must have the superelevation eliminated before the Cold Brook Extension can be opened for regular passenger service. Phoenicia In Phoenicia, the 702 crew will be working on coach 702, continuing work on the windows. Some of the crew will work on the 701 getting it ready for opening day. Work will start at 9:30-10am. As always, they can use additional help. Kingston There will be no work in Kingston Saturday. Sunday, May 18th In Cold Brook, on Sunday May 18th, George Peck will again be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia at 9am-9:30am with the worktrain, gradall and dump truck, with plans to continue trackwork to open the Cold Brook Extension. Volunteers should arrive at the iron bridge west of Cold Brook Station by 9:30-10am, and walk from there west to where the track crew is working. As before, this is an "all hands" call as these as these curves in the Cold Brook extension must have the superelevation eliminated before the Cold Brook Extension can be opened for regular passenger service. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Sun May 18, 2008 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Work Report - May 15 and 17, 2008 |
Thursday, May 15th On Thursday, May 15th, Earl Pardini led a crew consisting of Todd Syska, Jeff Otto, John Patane, and Al Schoessow and completed spiking the last 64 ties to Washington Avenue. The switch machine was reinstalled at the O&W switch, which is now operational. The line is now open to Washington Avenue, MP 4.37, giving us about 1.5 miles of operable track in Kingston. Congratulations to all who worked hard on this project. Saturday, May 17th. On Saturday, May 17th, we had two crews working. Phoenicia In Phoenicia, Ernie Gehrer, George Liucci, Al Howes, Dick Wilhelm and Tom Healy worked on the 701 getting it ready for service. Al Johnson put two windows in the 702, so that we now have 24 of 40 installed: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 442630.jpg Cold Brook George Peck led a large crew jacking and tamping the Cold Brook Extension getting it ready for service. The inside rails in the curves were lifted to reduce superelevation. The crew consisted of Jeff Otto, Raphael DeMeglio, George Cook, Bob Blake, Greg Peck, Ron Epstein, Mark Glaser, John Patane, Derek Stapleton, John Isaksen, Dick Ray, Ray Farrell, Joe Marsh, Greg Vaughn and myself. http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 102799.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 232831.jpg At the end of the day, I shot these videos which show most of the Cold Brook Extension, which is now nearly ready for service: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2CU8i4NH88 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j39RUe1H5I These were shot from the back of the worktrain. Boiceville Trestle After shooting these videos, we took the work train to MP 21.68, where we built a culvert to repair a washout: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 323036.jpg Then we eased down to the bridge, making this the first train to the bridge in 31 years: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 433142.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 143237.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 493277.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 583339.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 563360.jpg We are submitting an application for funding to repair the bridge in June. Congratulations to all who worked hard on this project, especially Foreman George Peck, who has been working to get a train to the bridge for the past 25 years! Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | John Bohon [ Sun May 18, 2008 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CMRR Work Report - May 15 and 17, 2008 |
Besides the deck, what is wrong with the bridge? It looks pretty good in the pictures. Thanks. John Bohon |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Sun May 18, 2008 11:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Boiceville Bridge Repairs |
John, There is considerable scouring under the piers, which has resulted in a slight settlement of the middle pier. We had the bridge inspected by the County and the bridge was rated out of service for trains (but not MOW equipment). Obviously the timber deck is also a problem. The main girders are sound, but have had damage over the years and need repair. There is universal agreement that the bridge should not have any full sized-equipment run over it, and that the piers should be rebuilt (in place). We are working on raising grant money for those repairs in conjuction with the county right now. EH |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Mon May 19, 2008 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Volunteer Workdays - May 22, 23, 24 and 25, 2008 |
Thursday, May 22nd Jeff Otto plans to lead a crew working to finish up the Cold Brook extension on Thursday, May 22nd. He'll be leading a crew raising the inside rail on the curve near the iron bridge west of Coldbrook. He plans to start work at 9am. Friday, May 23rd Jeff Otto plans to again lead a crew working to finish up the Cold Brook extension on Friday, May 23rd. He'll be leading a crew continuing Thursday's project west of the iron bridge west of Coldbrook. He plans to start work at 9am. Saturday, May 24th Cold Brook/Iron Bridge In Cold Brook, on Saturday May 24th, George Peck will be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia with the worktrain between 8:30-9am, with plans to finish up whatever remains to be done to open the Cold Brook extension for regular passenger service. Volunteers should arrive at 9-10am at the iron bridge crossing. This is an "all hands" call so the Cold Brook Extension can be opened for regular passenger service ASAP. Phoenicia In Phoenicia, the 702 crew will be working on coach 702, continuing work on the windows. Work will start at 9:30-10am. As always, they can use additional help. Kingston There will be no work in Kingston Saturday. Sunday, May 25th Phoenicia/Cold Brook On Sunday May 25th, George Peck will again be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia at 9am-9:30am with the worktrain, with plans to continue trackwork to open the Cold Brook Extension. Volunteers should join them in the Phoenicia yard by 9:30am. Kingston In Kingston, on Sunday, May 25th, the Cornell Street yard will open at 9:30am. Plans are to continue work on the new west fence. Other Items The UDRRHS will be holding a conductor training session for runs on the DURR at the Arkville engine house at 9am on Saturday, May 24th. Those interested should contact John LaBarre 914-666-9158 or Doug Kadow at 607-326-7317. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Fri May 23, 2008 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Work Report - May 22, 23, 2008 |
Thursday, May 22nd On Thursday, May 22nd, the track crew worked west of the iron bridge on the Cold Brook Extension, jacking and tamping to reduce superelevation in the curve there. Present were Jeff Otto, John Patane, Zef Fessendon, and Gary Lowe. In Phoenicia, Earl Pardini worked on No. 29 doing routine mechanical work in preparation for the season open on May 24th. Friday, May 23rd On Friday, May 23rd, the track crew returned to the iron bridge on the Cold Brook Extension with the work train, jacking and tamping to reduce superelevation in the curve there. Present were Jeff Otto, John Patane, Al Schoessow, Mark Glaser, George Peck and Gary Lowe. http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 349192.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 199308.jpg In Phoenicia, Earl Pardini continued working on No. 29 doing routine mechanical work in preparation for the season open on May 24th. He was assisted by Joe Marsh. Crews will be back tomorrow to continue work on the Cold Brook Extension. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Sun May 25, 2008 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Work Report - Saturday May 24, 2008 |
Saturday, May 24th Phoenicia In Phoenicia, the regular train crews started the operating season with the 11:15 train. Dave Heick was engineer, and crew conisted of Bill Kaba, Jason Markowitz, Ray Farrell, and Bob McDonald. Here is the first train, stopping in Mt. Pleasant. Earl Pardini is in the vestibule of the coach: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 024058.jpg And a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOxJ2UmIIVA Also in Phoenicia, the 702 crew (Al Johnson, Terry W., Thom Johnson and Ed Palmatier) continued to work on windows: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 023830.jpg They got 7 more windows installed, for a total of 31 of 40 so far. Only one more remains to be installed on the west side and 8 on the east side: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 023905.jpg Additionally, George Liucci and Ernie Gehrer cut out the rest of the steel for the vestibules, which is now ready for installation. Cold Brook In Cold Brook, George Peck also led a crew working on ballasting and track geometry on the Cold Brook extension on the curve just west of the iron bridge. The entire curve is ballasted, and about 1/2 jacked and tamped: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 225102.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 925156.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 625184.jpg The crew consisted of George Peck, Derek Stapleton, Dave Mason, Brian Mason, Peter Fluchere, Ron Epstein, Dick Ray, Mark Glaser, Craig Hartman, Charles Smith, Justin Kerstner, Joe Buonfiglio, Tim Kane, Greg Peck and myself. After we finished for the day, the crew ran down to the Boiceville trestle for a look at the bridge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSM9ayz1aCE http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 025904.jpg Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Thu May 29, 2008 12:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CMRR Volunteer Workdays - May 29, 31, and June 1 |
Thursday, May 29th Jeff Otto plans to lead a crew working to finish up the Cold Brook extension on Thursday, May 29th. He'll be leading a crew raising the inside rail and tamping the curve near the iron bridge west of Coldbrook. Please park at the iron bridge and walk west. He plans to start work at 8am and work till 3pm. Friday, May 30th No work crews are scheduled for Friday. Saturday, May 31st Cold Brook/Iron Bridge In Cold Brook, on Saturday May 31st, George Peck will be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia with the worktrain between 8:30-9am, with plans to finish up whatever remains to be done to open the Cold Brook extension for regular passenger service. Volunteers should arrive at 9-10am at the iron bridge crossing. This is an "all hands" call so the Cold Brook Extension can be opened for regular passenger service ASAP. Phoenicia In Phoenicia, Ed Palmatier and Tom Healy will be working on coach 702, continuing work on the windows and vestibules. Work will start at 10am. As always, they can use additional help. Kingston There will be no work in Kingston Saturday. Sunday, June 1st Phoenicia/Cold Brook On Sunday June 1st, George Peck will again be leading a crew leaving Phoenicia at 9am-9:30am with the worktrain, with plans to continue trackwork to open the Cold Brook Extension. Volunteers should join them in the Phoenicia yard by 9:30am. Kingston In Kingston, on Sunday, June 1st, the Cornell Street yard will open at 9:30am. Plans are to continue work on the new west fence, and other mechanical work in the yard. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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| Author: | eehiv [ Sun Jun 01, 2008 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | CMRR Work Report - May 29 and 31 |
Thursday, May 29th On Thursday, May 29th, Jeff Otto and John Patane worked at Cold Brook finishing jacking and tamping the inner rail on the curve west of the iron bridge on the Cold Brook extension. Saturday, May 31st Phoenicia On Saturday, May 31st, Ed Palmatier continued work on the 702 windows, and Tom Healy worked on the vestibules. Cold Brook On Saturday, May 31st, George Peck led a crew consisting of Derek Stapleton, Dave Mason, Peter Fluchere, Ron Epstein, Mark Glaser, Jeff Otto, Al Howes, Jason DiTolla, George Cook, Paul Hintz, and myself. The crew installed a culvert at MP 22.5: http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 245656.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 175878.jpg And removed about 40 more ties from there to the iron bridge. They set off replacement ties, and inserted a few before the end of the day. http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 375955.jpg http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?200 ... 375955.jpg Work left for the Cold Brook extension consists of inserting, tamping and spiking these ties. After that, the curve at MP 22.6 needs additional ballast, and about 50 more ties. We hope to have the extension open in 2-3 more weekends. Ernie Hunt Volunteer Coordinator Catskill Mountain RR |
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