PROJECT 6211
PAGE UPDATED: FEBRUARY 25, 2013
PROJECT 6211
PAGE UPDATED: FEBRUARY 25, 2013
This page chronicles the rehabilitation of ex-Boston & Maine Railroad Budd Rail Diesel Car 6211. The project was carried out by the Town of Bedford with assistance from Friends of Bedford Depot Park. It was funded by a $125,000 appropriation from Bedford's Community Preservation Fund.
TASK |
STATUS |
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| 1. | Clean and deliver ceiling panels to car; lay out inside car; determine quantity missing. |
done |
| 2. | Remove broken screws from window ledges. |
done |
| 3. | Secure/install ceiling mouldings. | done |
| 4. | Remove bathroom door and trim. | done |
| 5. | Remove and discard fiberglass duct piece. | done |
| 6. | Remove loose ladder rungs; reinstall just below number light. | done |
| 7. | Remove old air gauges; install new air gauges and false piping. | done |
| 8. | Free up controllers; lubricate with spray grease. | done |
| 9. | Install controller covers. | done
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| 10. | Paint and install horns. | done |
| 11. | Install luggage racks. | done |
| 12. | Install radiator covers. | done |
| 13. | Install refurbished seats. | done |
| 14. | Hang ceiling panels. |
done |
| 15. | Lubricate door latches. | done |
| 16. | Install number boards. | done |
| 17. | Remove ceiling air registers. | done |
| 18. | Remove and paint vestibule light fixtures. | done |
| 19. | Remove the small window in side of car. | done |
| 20. | Remove marker light frames | done |
| 21. | Remove sliding window frame in side door | done |
| 22. | Remove air return register | done |
| 23. | Install electrical cabinet door locks |
done |
24. |
Install ceiling panels with restored air registers |
done |
25. |
Install side door drop sashes and replace rusted trim screws |
done |
26. |
Install trap door thresholds | done |
27. |
Install new window trim |
done |
28. |
Clean reflectors inside baggage rack brackets |
done |
29. |
Install replacement marker light lenses |
done |
30. |
Remove paint from baggage rack light lenses |
done |
31. |
Remove debris from inside car |
done |
32. |
Install baggage rack light lenses |
done |
| 33. | Paint air gauges | done |
34. |
Seal air ducts and ceiling trim with silicone |
done |
34. |
Prepare luggage rack brackets for installation of bracket adapters |
done |
34. |
Install alumninum wall panels in Baggage Compartment |
done |
34. |
Install luggage racks |
done |
34. |
Apply number board with JB Weld and screws |
done |
34. |
Vacuum electrical cabinets |
done |
34. |
Vacuum window sills |
done |
34. |
Vacuum vestibule light compartments |
done |
34. |
Vacuum vestibule floor crevices |
done |
34. |
Install engine compartment end cover |
done |
34. |
Install heat pump assembly |
done |
34. |
Install side door latches where needed |
done |
34. |
Install air filter pan |
done |
34. |
Install fuel filler |
done |
35. |
Install sound system |
done |
| Former B&M employee Dan O'Brien was hired by Bedford to provide direction on this cosmetic restoration project. Although the later stages of RDC 6211's renovation work was performed by contractors and DPW workers, a significant portion of the overall project was done by local volunteers. We are grateful for the important help furnished by these people. | |||||||||||||||
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