Reconstructing the shelter

 The shelter had to be removed in order for 470 to be removed by a crane and 163 put in place.  The shelter framing was set aside for the transfer and now will be replaced and covered with a new cover.

A "cherry picker" was used to move the framing arches from where they were stored on site to the base posts that were left in place.

Ron and, I believe, John are helping to guide the arches into place.

The last arch being secured.

The cross bracing was installed.

Dean is securing a fastener.

Ready for the cover.

NEW PROJECT - BAGGAGE CAR 163

 In June of last year (2022) baggage car 163 was moved from the Antonito CRF to the Trolley Museum in Colorado Springs.  The outer sills all around were badly decomposed to the point where moving risked damaging the car severely.  A steel cradle was constructed and installed to support the car during the moving process.

This photo shows 163 in Antonito prior to moving.  The siding and outer sill are covered with sheet metal at the bottom apparently to protect the wood from baggage carts.  Part of the sill can be seen in the doorway and is in very poor condition.  (Click on image to enlarge.)

Close up view of the outer sill at the doorway.

This photo shows a cradle being placed under the car for support during transport.

The doorways were covered with plywood.

The entire car was covered with a large tarp.

A crane placed the car on a flat bed truck for transport.

Unloading the car the next day at the COS worksite at the Trolley Museum.  

We are next to the old Rock Island roundhouse as guests of the Museum.  There is a pit under the car which allows access to the underside of the car (hard hat recommended).