New Canopy Goes In

 New Canopy Goes In

We thank Bernie for the pics and the captions!

Saturday was a work day for a small group of volunteers to put up the new tarp. After unwrapping the tarp, the first thing Fred noticed was that there was no valance as a water drip. The requirement for the valance was verbally transmitted and obviously did not get to the production floor. Nevertheless, the tarp is a good fit and appears to be well made. It will mean protection from the mid-summer sun and the occasional rain. We will have to jury rig something to protect the backboard and shelf from water drip.

There was an install crew of four; Lawrence, Marcel, Chris and Bernie. Fred was the foreman and go-fur, steadying ladders, handing out tie wraps and the tail snipper.  

 The tarp is unpackaged and ladders in place.

 Lawrence is untying rope that will be thread through the tarp so that it can be pulled over the structure.

Marcel is handing the rope to Bernie, who is on a ladder, to feed over the structure. Once done, the ropes on both ends were in place and the tarp was pulled over the frame. It worked really well.

Marcel and Lawrence installing the first corner tie wrap under the watchful eye of Fred.

Chris is pulling the tarp tight positioning the opposite corner for its tie wrap.

The four corners are tied down and Chris is installing tie wraps on one end.

 Marcel is trying out a lamp to see if it fits. Alas, it was a little too large.

Fred helps Marcel attach one of the lights. 

 Lawrence taking a break.

 Marcel and Chris brought out the ever important fridge. Marcel is looking at a piece of steel hardware wondering where it goes. No one knows.

                 Chris checking that all of the grommets are tied down.

Freddy standing outside the newly tarped structure. The top of the tarp is actually white.

 Moe showed up and sits with Chris and Marcel to admire the lovely new tarp.

             Time to play as Marcel runs his CPR FA around the layout.

Again, thanks to all of our volunteers who devoted their time to setting up the new canopy tarp.  Your efforts are greatly appreciated by all members!  Here's to the time when we'll all be able to gather to run some trains!

All the best, Mike Hamer, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada