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Just a quick update on the winter plans for the F-3's. Here is a copy of an E-mail that I received about the work ahead.



The ARHS's plan for this winter is to begin work on a complete rewire of
the F3 B unit presently in Jersey Central paint. We have secured
significant supplies toward this effort and we are requesting that the
locomotive be moved to an inside location similar to last year so that we
may move forward with this work. Additionally, if it is the same spot in
the roundhouse as last winter then if DL&W #664 can also be placed on the
same track. This would allow us to do work which requires drilling and
welding in the walkway areas so that it can pass its inspection next year.
Please let me know if this plan works with other things going on in the
Park and the roundhouse. I understand as with last year our work sessions
inside the roundhouse would only be possible during the week and the winter
hours schedule for the shop workers.

The rewire of the B unit is one of the first steps towards possible
operation. The rewire will allow us to test the other electrical components
of the locomotive which if all is well could lead to starting the
locomotive next summer. Depending on funding a Lackawanna paint job would
then follow.

And the reply from steam town

I passed your request on to Will S. He will move the
equipment into the Round House track 14 after completion of our operating
season. On Monday December 3rd locomotive shop staff will shift to winter
schedule Monday to Thursday on four ten hour days 7:00 am - 5:30 pm let me
know where we may assist with moving your projects forward? As always thank
you very much with supporting our operations the equipment has been a great
asset while establishing an excellent partnership.



So things are moving along nicely now.. I wont be able to make to many of the winter work days because of work But I will keep every one updated.