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A subset of the Friends of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with the mission of preservation, restoration, and interpretation of CTSRR historic assets. The Springs group is primarily involved in restoration. See below for blog archive of older postings.

Friday, February 13, 2026

November 2025

At the first work session in November work continued on the clerestory roof decking.  The edges need finishing off and the southwest corner is not completed.

The east end looks good.

A view from the inside looking east.

This is looking toward the west end.

Our shelter has a fair amount of head room.

By the end of the work session the clerestory was covered.

Meanwhile paint removal on the inside walls continued, a tedious job!

The wood on the interior walls is mostly in good shape.

At the second work session in November work started on the interior clerestory ceiling.

An air nail gun made it easier but still a reach.

A good start by the end of the session.

The platform overhangs are framed but not covered.

These will be covered with bender ply, which is very flexible plywood, to conform to the curves of the roof in these areas.

This is an original window frame from the clerestory that Craig used as a pattern to make replacements.

This is one of the new windows.  The glass will be held in place by quarter-round fitted into the frame, here held in place with tape.

Ron has made copper flashing that will be installed below the windows.

Many thanks to Don Atkinson for help with the photos.


























 








 

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