Soo Line #2719 Photo Gallery - Page 70


Altoona Coach Work - December 2000

Photos illustrating our coach crew at work on one of the cars in the Altoona Roundhouse. These dedicated volunteers work almost every Saturday attacking rough spots in order to make the coaches safer, more comfortable and enjoyable.


John, removing some of the surface rust prior to cutting out the affected area with a cutting torch.
photo credit David G. Peterson


Dave and Marc inspect the the coupler to determine where the sticking point is located.
photo credit David G. Peterson


Here Byron is filing the high points to allow smooother action at the moving parts of the coupler.
photo credit David G. Peterson


Tom and Bob are laying out the material for replacement of the worn-out vestibule diaphrams. The new material is stronger and water-proof.
photo credit David G. Peterson


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