SHOP UPDATE

Lately, work has been done on the shop building, both interior and exterior...

A vending machine and a "NO SMOKING" sign now adorn the break area.

More signs have been added to the east end: a "SAFETY FIRST" sign on the entrance door, and a "CAUTION SOUND HORN" sign next to the overhead door.

Two views of the main shop interior. The large "SAFETY" sign is new, as is the orange workbench. There is also a deck drain by the door, along with more "NO SMOKING" signs. Back in the '60's, nearly everyone smoked; now most workplaces are "smoke-free".

The far end of the shop has now been (mostly) completed, with the addition of the second floor. The office is on the left, the break room is on the right, and the bathroom is on the first floor, on the left. Yellow I-beam collision posts both support the second floor and protect against damage from errant freight cars. Now, we need a safety railing for the walkway, and stairs to get there!

The new break room has several vending machines and a refrigerator. Now if I can find an HO scale microwave oven...

The office is complete with the mandatory filing cabinets, fax/copy machine and computer, which finds Carla hard at work keeping up with files, parts and work orders. While she would like to have a window in her office, at least she has more space than she would in a typical office cubicle!