The steps used during the refurbishing of 470 were recycled for 163 to provide access to the interior of the baggage car.
They are level Glenn says!
One of the first things done was to remove the sheet metal that was placed along the side of the car to protect it from damage from baggage carts. However moisture collected behind it and contributed to the rotting of the wood. Dean is pictured here.
Craig and Mike removing sheet metal.
The wood above is weathered but under the metal there is considerable rot.
Bill removed the rusty fasteners from the metal sheets.
Some of the rot was very extensive. The outer sill is supported by the angle iron and will be replaced.
This photo is from the center baggage door looking to the west on the south side of the car. The sheet metal has been removed. Some of the hardware looks to be reusable but the door frame protector is rusted through.
The old roofing and window frames were removed.
The rotted siding was cut away to allow access to the framing.
This is the appearance of the car at the end of October last year (2022).
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