PETALUMA & SANTA ROSA RAILROAD
CABOOSE #1
Pictures taken Wednesday 1-25-2006 just past 12:30 in the afternoon.
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On Washington Street, passing the NWP mainline. |
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Close-up of caboose on trailer. |
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Tight squeeze to get inside the storage yard. |
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Moving back and forth to get into position for the drop. |
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That will do! |
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Can the fork lift do it? |
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What is "Plan B"? |
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Let's block up the front first. |
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Get it a little higher. |
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Ready for trailer take-out. |
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So far so good! |
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It is a close fit, but all seems OK. |
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Don't turn the truck just yet. |
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Out from under the caboose. Now will the truck be able to get out of the lot? |
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Talking over the next part of the job.
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Getting ready to block the rear of the caboose. |
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Wow that fork lift is strong! |
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Finally down on the ground. |
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Crew loading up the temporary blocks. |
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Down, but certainly not out for the count. The caboose will be covered up later in the day. The NWPRRHS is beginning to plan a restoration project to bring the caboose up to Display status. Check out Caboose 1 page on the NWPRRHS website. |
The following pictures were taken by Dave Turner.
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End view, lots of intact hardware. |
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Side view showing missing siding |
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Close-up of area where siding was removed and a doorway installed. Temporary plywood bracing shown. Note cut brace. Lots of work to be done here! |
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Looking up at the cupola |
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The other end of the caboose, note that the ladder is missing. |
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Interior shot, looking in the side, through the opening. |
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This beam is pretty rotten and will need to be replaced or repaired. |
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Maybe some new steps will be required? |
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Cupola looks to be in very bad shape. |
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Bolster under the caboose. Caboose sits on this I beam. |