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.
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
Additional work underway:
Quotes for the reupholstery of the seats are being reviewed
The luggage racks may soon be recoated with nickel
New flooring has been ordered
Seat bases are ready for sand blasting and repainting
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
Additional work underway:
Quotes for the reupholstery of the seats are being reviewed
The luggage racks may soon be recoated with nickel
New flooring has been ordered
Seat bases are ready for sand blasting and repainting
