This was an FEBT work weekend in Rockhill.
Caboose no. 28 [2004jun12,caboose5]
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Sanding the replacement facia board for the main body prior to priming.
Caboose no. 28 [2004jun12,caboose1]
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The facia board is installed.
Caboose no. 28 [2004jun12,caboose2]
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Getting set to begin installation of the end siding.
Caboose no. 28 [2004jun12,caboose4]
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Fashioning a replacement subfacia board for the cupola.
Caboose no. 28 [2004jun12,caboose3]
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Installing the replacement subfacia on the cupola. The original was so badly dry rotted
that it simply flaked and fell away.
Orbisonia station [2004jun12,station1]
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Look up near the station door, and you'll see this, the bottom of the second floor
bay window.
Orbisonia station [2004jun12,station2]
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Didn't bring a picnic lunch this time? Maybe a return visit is in order.
Brush clearing [2004jun12,wyebrush2]
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Cutting brush on the Rockhill wye. This improves the view not only for railfans,
but also for the crew when backing the train around the wye.
Brush clearing [2004jun12,wyebrush]
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The brush has been cleared for 2.5 hopper lengths at the end of the weekend.
page by Bill Adams