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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 work weekends is below

If you are interested in attending a work session please contact either the Project Manager, Grady Smith, or the Volunteer Coordinator, Joe Gonzalez, to let them know of your interest. 

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

Joe Gonzalez
  Cell phone 304-626-5012 (day or evening)
  Home phone: 304-745-4842 (evenings)
  E-mail: jgonzo@fastmail.us

Prior notice that you will be attend-ing 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:  
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. 
DatesSession Coordinator
March 13-14Grady Smith
March 27-28Grady Smith
April 10-11Grady Smith
April 24-25Grady Smith
May 8-9Grady Smith
May 15-16Grady Smith
The work session schedule for late spring and summer will be posted sometime late in April or early 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 March 8, 2010