With the nice weather approaching, it's time to get back at the restoration of equipment at the site. Work has already begun on the exterior cab of HEPC E-7, removing 7 layers of paint in order to return it back to it's original black paint.  There has also been progress on the Whiting 2TMA Trackmobile.  The engine was cleaned up, and tested, and turns over very well.  Next is to test it with propane, see how it fires.  Bearings are being sought for the gear case/transmission, and providing that search goes well, this very useful piece of equipment will be back up and running for service at the shop, and for demonstration to the public on how this versatile piece of equipment operates.

In other news, it's that time of year again.  That time of year where we plan our Spring cleaning weekend.  Scheduled for April 13th & 14th, the plan is to get the inside of the shop ready for our upcoming display season, clearing out the garbage and scrap which litters the shop floor after cleaning out the drop table pit in the fall of 2012.  The Museum is looking for help with this weekend, so if you'd like to come out and give us a hand, send us an email.  You will require safety glasses, steel toe boots/shoes, and gloves.  The clean up starts at 9am, and will go rain or shine.

And don't forget our first open house weekend on May 25th & 26th, 10am to 4pm.