302 makes a trip on Members Day

Hello everyone, my apologies for the long delay in posting an update. I managed to visit the museum for Members Day this past Saturday (25 April) and the weather was beautiful. This allowed cars that are not quite watertight for one reason or another to be brought out of the carbarns. 302 came out around lunchtime for a single run down the line. The car ran great! I have attached some interior and exterior photos taken throughout the day. Work to date has centered around the heaters (which as reported before have been cleaned out and tested) and window sash. The mail sorting racks have been removed from the car and are being restored. Some work ion interior cabinetry has begun (stripping & sanding) and work on the replacement window sash has begun. We are still looking for any additional photos of the car while in RPO service in New Bedford so if anyone knows of any please drop me an Email at fullparallel@cox.net Now on to the pictures:

The above photo was taken of the East end of the car showing the compressor, air tank, governor and the controls on the right is one of the cabinets being restored.

Above you can see some of the work completed on the heaters, the box to the left is the sand box

Here is one of the storage cabinets being refinished.

Here is a view of the opposite end of the car

In the view above you can see the mail sorting table and the location of the mail sorting racks.

Here is a view of the interior ceiling

Current state of the lower clerestory roof canvas.

And a view of the upper clerestory canvas, trolley boards and pole base.

With car sponsor George Papuga at the controls, 302 rolls out of the carbarn for a run down the line to Short Beach

Sure looks good in the sun doesn't she??

In line waiting for passengers, Standing room only of course.....

Members riding down the line....

Heading back to the barn after stretching her legs...

I also had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jay Kirby one of the generous supporters of 302. Thanks for the donations Mr. Kirby!

For more views of Members Day visit my photos at:

http://3rdavery.rrpicturearchives.net/archivethumbs.aspx?id=16776&Page=21

From the page linked above navigate throughout the remaining pages to see most of the cars out for the day.

Thanks for your interest.

Steve