Chicago North Shore & Milwaukee 749 Restoration 
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The bare letterboard, windows, and belt rail are contrasted with the remaining green on the side.
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As dusk approaches Charlie Strong nears completion of the right side letterboard and windows.
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Former lettering appears on the cleared letterboard. The last H of Chicago North is visible at the far right, as well as other letters.
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January 16, 2005, Charlie Strong completes installation of steel tread on the new floor on the #1 end platform.
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The bare letterboard, windows, and belt rail are contrasted with the remaining green on the side. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
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As dusk approaches Charlie Strong nears completion of the right side letterboard and windows. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1398 times.
Former lettering appears on the cleared letterboard. The last H of Chicago North is visible at the far right, as well as other letters. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1495 times.
January 16, 2005, Charlie Strong completes installation of steel tread on the new floor on the #1 end platform. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1506 times.
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January 16, 2005, the controller has been removed from the #2 end for rebuilding. After 40 years it was very stiff and full of dried grease and oil.
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October 24, 2004, During the car's first test trip we stop at Electric Park for a photo op.
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October 24, 2004, Joe Stupar and Dan Gornstein inspect motor bearings on CNSM 749 for a test trip.
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October 17, 2004, Gwyn uses an air hammer to press in bent steel on the sides of 749.
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January 16, 2005, the controller has been removed from the #2 end for rebuilding. After 40 years it was very stiff and full of dried grease and oil. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1538 times.
October 24, 2004, During the car's first test trip we stop at Electric Park for a photo op. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1556 times.
October 24, 2004, Joe Stupar and Dan Gornstein inspect motor bearings on CNSM 749 for a test trip. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1461 times.
October 17, 2004, Gwyn uses an air hammer to press in bent steel on the sides of 749. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1426 times.
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October 17, 2004, Roger Hewett helps pull new control wiring for the #1 end controller, returning the car to operable status.
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August 29, 2004, The #1 end controller, rebuilt by Scott Grieg, is test fit on the rebuilt #1 end of the car.
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Nov 02, 2003, the first two reupholstered seats are installed in the coach section.
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July 10, 2003, stripping of interior paint from the end doors reveals the pullman logo on this door.
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October 17, 2004, Roger Hewett helps pull new control wiring for the #1 end controller, returning the car to operable status. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1431 times.
August 29, 2004, The #1 end controller, rebuilt by Scott Grieg, is test fit on the rebuilt #1 end of the car. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1448 times.
Nov 02, 2003, the first two reupholstered seats are installed in the coach section. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1564 times.
July 10, 2003, stripping of interior paint from the end doors reveals the pullman logo on this door. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 1659 times.
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Feb 19, 2003, seats stripped of their upholstery are stacked in the car waiting for work.
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An older interior photo shows the new paint, new upholstery, and new decals on the wall.
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Feb 19, 2003, seats stripped of their upholstery are stacked in the car waiting for work. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
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An older interior photo shows the new paint, new upholstery, and new decals on the wall. - Joe Stupar (stupaja)
Viewed: 2091 times.
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