[Thursday] Steam UP Attendance

[Timothy Straw]

Hi Ernie,
I'll be there. I plan to do my usual which is to exhibit on the air table
and monitor both air and steam model tables. I may not last all day.
Tim

On Wed, Sep 22, 2021, 9:58 AM Lens Email via Thursday <thursday at newsm.org>
wrote:

> Ernie
>
> I’ll be there for the day.
>
> Len
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 22, 2021, at 9:40 AM, Chris Prata via Thursday <thursday at newsm.org>
> wrote:
>
> 
> I am available all day.
>
> Nice list of cool progress!
>
> I have a museum plastic name tag already...
>
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* Thursday <thursday-bounces at newsm.org> on behalf of Ernie via
> Thursday <thursday at newsm.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 22, 2021 8:17 AM
> *To:* Thursday Group <thursday at newsm.org>
> *Cc:* Charles A. Moore III <cam at hobbyri.com>; Louis Vertefeuille <
> kingfrog1 at verizon.net>
> *Subject:* [Thursday] Steam UP Attendance
>
> All,
>
> Steam Up is now just about 2 weeks away.
>
> Thanks to those of you that have already replied to my previous message.
>
> We know personal schedules are some times difficult to manage or predict.
>
> If you can volunteer your time on Sunday Oct 3rd please let us know.
>
> We would like to have your help all day but if that isn't possible even a
> few hours will be appreciated.
>
> Will you be attending as an active volunteer? If so please let us know.
> info at newsm.org
>
> Museum preparations are progressing well.
>
> In addition to the completed or ongoing items on list below the Lookout
> boiler was steamed and various engines were run last Saturday as a test for
> Steam Up and all performed well.
>
> Thanks to Ray, Rolf, Don M and oh yea me to make this possible.
>
> For those of you that haven't been at the museum lately we think you will
> be impressed with the ongoing improvements.
>
> Below are just a few of the many projects that have been completed or are
> ongoing at this time.
>
> The outside of the cement foundations on the Mayes, Steam and PJ buildings
> have been pressure washed as well as the bricks around the DeLaVerge engine.
>
> The first stage of the Mayes building renovations are nearing completion.
>
> Many signage improvements in the Wireless building and Station PJ are in
> place. To include QR codes.
>
> The radio restoration shop in the south east corner of the wireless
> building is nearing basic completion, so the actual repair shop benches etc
> can be installed. This includes a new sheet-rock ceiling and
> heat/air-conditioning.
>
> The 1911 William Harris engine has had many repairs and was run again for
> the first time in many years
>
> The Improved Greene Engine, 1897 has had its governor rebuilt and it will
> now run for display at a reduced governed speed. This is neat as you can
> actually watch the governor control admission valve cut off.
>
> The 1892 William Harris engine has had the first stage of cleaning so it
> can be painted.
>
> The Delameter Iron Works Steam Engine, c. 1870 has also been cleaned and
> we found out it doesn't need painting. The paint is almost perfect.
>
> This cleaning/painting project will eventually include all the engines and
> artifacts in the Steam Building.
>
> The Corliss piston rod seal which had leaked badly for many years has been
> repaired. It is amazing how easily and economically the engine runs and how
> easily it starts with good pressure on both sides of the piston.
> Economically you say??? Last Saturday when it was run we could just barely
> keep it running. Yesterday after completing this repair when the engine was
> running pressure was slowly increasing not decreasing. Meaning that we now
> have ample pressure and volume to run the engine without the big piston rod
> leak.
>
> Please reply if you will be attending as a volunteer. info at newsm.org
>
> If you will be attending as a visitor we will look forward to seeing you.
>
> Thanks
> Ernie Darrow
>
>
>
>
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