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Today we started dismantling the ends of the car.  These are views of the east end before starting.  The photo on the right below shows a detail of the lower corner, with screw holes that have been countersunk and filled with well-fitting wood plugs.  These are present elsewhere as well, as in the panels above the tongue-in-groove covering most of the end of the car.

                               

Above are the "after" photos showing the framing at the car end.  Note the countersunk screw holes in the upper panels that were filled and painted over.  The number "9" is from a former life, but subsequent to service as a sleeper car.  The framing around the door is fairly complex.  Also reproducing the rounded trim will be a challenge.

Meanwhile, Tom has been crawling around in the pit contemplating the dollies that are planned for supporting the car during rebuilding.  There are no trucks available at this time for running on narrow gauge track.  It is hoped that eventually these can be obtained.