IRM Photo Gallery :: Rock Island 2612 Restoration Progress

Rock Island 2612 Restoration Progress

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After installing the three panels Gary decided to have some fun! A good laugh was had by all, the two of us. 3-18-14 DSCN0764

DSCN0765 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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After installing the three panels Gary decided to have some fun! A good laugh was had by all, the two of us. 3-18-14 DSCN0764 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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all the nickel seat frames are in this bad of shape. They will be rebuilt by R&B Metal of Woodstock. 3-18-14 DSCN0761

Here's Roger applying second coat of topcoat 3-10-14 It's not the correct green but something I found in one of the old coaches. Nice color DSCN0758

all the nickel seat frames are in this bad of shape. They will be rebuilt by R&B Metal of Woodstock. 3-18-14 DSCN0761 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Here's Roger applying second coat of topcoat 3-10-14 It's not the correct green but something I found in one of the old coaches. Nice color DSCN0758 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Two coats primes w/ Sherwin-Williams primer 3-10-14 DSCN0757

Gary and I removed about 140 screws so that we can prime the back of the replacement steel 3-10-14 DSCN0756

March 10 14 Gary is grinding off more old screw so that we can remove the rusted piece of steel DSCN0754

Two coats primes w/ Sherwin-Williams primer 3-10-14 DSCN0757 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Gary and I removed about 140 screws so that we can prime the back of the replacement steel 3-10-14 DSCN0756 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Hey Sparkie, how you doing? DSCN0755 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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March 10 14 Gary is grinding off more old screw so that we can remove the rusted piece of steel DSCN0754 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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We finally have all the attachments drilled and taped into place DSCN0752

Gary is spacing a few seat frames for alignment I'm stilling drilling away in the background. 3-8-14 DSCN0751

The seat frame is secured to this frame. In turn it holds the seat frame to the wall. 4 drilled and tapped 3-6-14 DSCN0749

Another closer view. DSCN0753 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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We finally have all the attachments drilled and taped into place DSCN0752 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Gary is spacing a few seat frames for alignment I'm stilling drilling away in the background. 3-8-14 DSCN0751 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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The seat frame is secured to this frame. In turn it holds the seat frame to the wall. 4 drilled and tapped 3-6-14 DSCN0749 - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Gary is taping the holes for the attaching of the seat frame 3-6-14 DSCN0748 -

Another view Its one great big puzzle 3-6-14 DSCN0747 -

Gary's next project. Rmoving more rusty steel This time behind the nickel seats 3-6-14 DSCN0746 -

The three replacement sections are all drill and taped into position 3-1-14 DSCN0745

Gary is taping the holes for the attaching of the seat frame 3-6-14 DSCN0748 - - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Another view Its one great big puzzle 3-6-14 DSCN0747 - - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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Gary's next project. Rmoving more rusty steel This time behind the nickel seats 3-6-14 DSCN0746 - - roger w kramer (rkramer)

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The three replacement sections are all drill and taped into position 3-1-14 DSCN0745 - roger w kramer (rkramer)