by ZMATF
So, my museum that I volunteer at, acquired (years ago) several old Pullman? METRA cars that were retired in 1997. However, they are in pretty poor shape. I am in the process of restoring it to fully operating condition. (It operates, and I can drive from the car, no issues). But there are some detail work, such as the doors, and other functions that I am trying to get to work correctly.
For example, I don't know how to get the doors to work correctly, but it may be just an old system. I managed today to find an air valve that was closed, however... below the doors. When Opening it, it seems to have recharged the doors. I'm also trying to figure out how the PA system works or... worked, and what parts of the ATC/ATS have been cannibalized. We have parts of it, but I think the "guts" are gone. I located a box under the car, which I took pictures of - which I only assume was for the ATC/ATS. - But I really have no idea.
I assume alot of you know alot more about these cars than I do, especially some of the switches and operation of cab controls. I know the basics - train brake, reverser, throttle, sander, bell, etc... but I don't know much else.
I've also started replacing the Lexan windows, and am trying to clean them / polish / sand them. There is really not much visibility out of them, so either my best bet is to remove the outside panes completely, or try to refurbish them.
In an effort to not overload everyone's browsers... the link to the gallery is here. If you would like more pictures... feel free to ask.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1099595696 ... directlink
For example, I don't know how to get the doors to work correctly, but it may be just an old system. I managed today to find an air valve that was closed, however... below the doors. When Opening it, it seems to have recharged the doors. I'm also trying to figure out how the PA system works or... worked, and what parts of the ATC/ATS have been cannibalized. We have parts of it, but I think the "guts" are gone. I located a box under the car, which I took pictures of - which I only assume was for the ATC/ATS. - But I really have no idea.
I assume alot of you know alot more about these cars than I do, especially some of the switches and operation of cab controls. I know the basics - train brake, reverser, throttle, sander, bell, etc... but I don't know much else.
I've also started replacing the Lexan windows, and am trying to clean them / polish / sand them. There is really not much visibility out of them, so either my best bet is to remove the outside panes completely, or try to refurbish them.
In an effort to not overload everyone's browsers... the link to the gallery is here. If you would like more pictures... feel free to ask.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1099595696 ... directlink