Restoration Project - North Shore 761
After a 5-year pause, restoration work on Car 761 is progressing rapidly. A new roof, interior heat, new doors and rewiring had been completed in 2014. When volunteers discovered significant structural damage in the north end of the car, the project ground to a halt. With the addition of a qualified welder to our volunteer team (Mike Heck), the Board agreed that the project could resume. Paul Averdung has also returned to help with the restorations of Cars 761 and South Shore Car 6.
On March 24, 2020 we learned that the Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded a $20,500 grant to help finish the restoration of Car 761. See the Press Release Here.
Project Updates:
September 2019: The south end coupler mount was repaired and the coupler reinstalled
October 2019: Work began to repair the north end structural members
November 2019: The compressor was cleaned and tested and found to be in working order
December 2019: The interior was completely stripped and ready for repainting
January 2020: The interior ceiling was repainted, new plate steel is being installed on the north end
February 2020: Trolley Poles have been installed and wired on both ends of the car. Control stands are being reconditioned
Additional work underway:
Once the Emery Grant is in hand:
- seats will be sent out for re-upholstery
- the luggage racks will be sent out for replacing with nickel
- new flooring will be installed
- seat bases will be sand blasted and repainting
On March 24, 2020 we learned that the Emery Rail Heritage Trust has awarded a $20,500 grant to help finish the restoration of Car 761. See the Press Release Here.
Project Updates:
September 2019: The south end coupler mount was repaired and the coupler reinstalled
October 2019: Work began to repair the north end structural members
November 2019: The compressor was cleaned and tested and found to be in working order
December 2019: The interior was completely stripped and ready for repainting
January 2020: The interior ceiling was repainted, new plate steel is being installed on the north end
February 2020: Trolley Poles have been installed and wired on both ends of the car. Control stands are being reconditioned
Additional work underway:
Once the Emery Grant is in hand:
- seats will be sent out for re-upholstery
- the luggage racks will be sent out for replacing with nickel
- new flooring will be installed
- seat bases will be sand blasted and repainting
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