Norfolk & Western business car restoration underway

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The round roof and smooth sides were part of the same rebuilding, so I hope the restoration is not going back to the clerestory roof. Looks like some new steel sheeting in the picture.

Jim Nichols

 


     On Tuesday, June 30, 2015 7:42 AM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
   

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Restoration work is underway at the Friends shop in Minneapolis. The newer modern roof is being removed, which has exposed the original clerestory roof underneath. The roof will be repaired and restored to its original appearance. The Friends will also perform interior updates and other repairs before repainting and lettering the car for N&W.

Pullman built the car for N&W in 1918. It features cherry woodwork with brass fixtures throughout the car, which includes two large bedrooms, a dining room and lounge.

Donations can be made at www.261.com.   
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