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Climax Restoration Project Work Sessions

You might think that you do not possess any of the fine skills that are necessary to do locomotive work. Not true. Much of the work just involves painting, wire brush-ing, and nuts and bolts assembly. This is an opportunity for you to be involved and be part of this historic project. All of your lodging, and meals are provided and the accommodation's are in typical Company house living style. 


All volunteers must be current MSR&LHA members.

A Schedule of the upcoming work weekends is below.

If you are interested in attending a work session please contact the Project Manager, Grady Smith, to let him know of your interest. 

Contact information:
Grady Smith
  Phone: 740-373-2895 (evenings)
  E-mail:  locoguy@suddenlink.net

Prior notice that you will be attending a session is required so we can be sure there is sufficient food, housing, and work projects for everyone. Please do not just show up at a session and expect to be productive.

Upcoming work session dates:  
The Winter 2012 schedule was developed by working around Easter, leap-frogging both ways.  Jan.7-8 is a MSR&LHA Board meeting weekend. This should be a work session weekend, but to eliminate lodging problems, let's begin the year by doubling up with a sessthe following two weeks.

Note: There is always a need for a welder able to build up worn parts for re-manufacturing. Must be able to weld without flux inclusions.
DATESCOMMENTS
Jan. 7-8MSR&LHA Board meeting, not a Climax work session.
Jan. 14-15Climax work session. (Work session doubler).
Jan. 21-22Climax work session (Back to normal schedule).
Feb. 4-5Climax work session
Feb. 18-19Climax work session
Mar. 3-4Climax work session
Mar. 17-18Climax work session
Mar. 31-Apr. 1Climax work session
Apr. 14-15Climax work session
Apr. 28-29Climax work session
May 12-13Climax work session
May 18-202012 Cass Railfan Weekend.  
The summer work schedule will be posted sometime in May.  
Information for volunteers:
Every volunteer working on any Association project must be a currently active (dues paid) Association member.  Everyone is also required to sign a liability waiver for the State of West Virginia prior to doing any volunteer work.  Housing for volunteers is provided dormitory style in a house in Cass.  Meals are supplied by the Association.  Volunteers normally arrive on Friday evening, work a long day on Saturday and on Sunday morning, and head home early Sunday afternoon.  

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page last updated or verified on December 28, 2011