July 10 2021
Many many
moons ago, the BC&G RR Co-Op Prez Roger Nutter drug into
Dundon a couple engines plus a couple steel caboosi.
After the death of Mr Nutter and as the Co-Op was fizzling
out, all the never used rolling stock remaining, AKA two
caboosi, went up for auction. Dave Pierson purchased one while
the CAEZ got in a peeing contest with the Co-Op claiming
ownership. Somehow, someway, CAEZ ended up owning both
rusting hulks of yesterday.
With reconstruction of the old BC&G RR track beginning July 12th, an ultimatum was given the CAEZ, move the old caucuses off the railroad tracks and do so before the 12th.
A little after 7am on the 10th, Pierson Lumber Company crews were on site and ready for the lift. The first caboose move took around 3 hours. Caboose 2 was done in around 1 hour.
No accidents. No injuries. And, with the rascals off the rails, the FEMA paid for rebuild project can get under way ahead of schedule.
At one point, CAEZ made plans to turn the units into rental cabins at their campground. With their finances very feeble, not sure what will become of the caboosi.
With reconstruction of the old BC&G RR track beginning July 12th, an ultimatum was given the CAEZ, move the old caucuses off the railroad tracks and do so before the 12th.
A little after 7am on the 10th, Pierson Lumber Company crews were on site and ready for the lift. The first caboose move took around 3 hours. Caboose 2 was done in around 1 hour.
No accidents. No injuries. And, with the rascals off the rails, the FEMA paid for rebuild project can get under way ahead of schedule.
At one point, CAEZ made plans to turn the units into rental cabins at their campground. With their finances very feeble, not sure what will become of the caboosi.
Holding everything together, there are two of these pins which connect the carriages to the body.
The trouble was lining up the pin
Just above the near wheel, you can see the pin in place
For safety, the wheels were welded in place. Never know when some pesky kid would try and move the hulks
20 minutes after 11, it was time to head home
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