The dismantling of 163 continued in early 2023 followed by cleanup of the worksite. Repair of the framing continued with grafting of new wood replacing the damaged lower ends.
Larry is manning the shopvac to get rid of as much dust and dirt as possible. Note the pipes the floor in the lower left of the photo from the old steam heating system.
Some of the old siding and flooring.
The old sliding side doors. Craig will use these as patterns for new ones.
The new end pieces were attached using half-lap joints that were glued and screwed together.
This is a view of the outer sill on the south side at the door after some cleanup was done. There is not much left of it.
This is a view of the north side of the car. The outer sill is damaged and will be replaced, but the damage is not as severe.
This is the west end of the car on the south side after cleanup. The end sill will be replaced.
This is the northwest corner showing the framing. The steel bracket attached to the end sill supports two tie rods, one vertical and one angled.
This is a view of the outside of the upper part of one of the walls showing the attachments of the tie rods.
Chimney opening for the original coal stove.
View of the interior of the car after floor removal and cleanup.
Craig and John removing one of the grab bars.
Glenn and John removing old steam pipes.
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