{"id":3377,"date":"2023-07-16T11:02:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T16:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lacentralrr.com\/Blog\/?p=3377"},"modified":"2023-07-16T11:02:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T16:02:49","slug":"lcrr-the-11th-anniversary-and-a-restoration-progress-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lacentralrr.com\/Blog\/2023\/07\/16\/lcrr-the-11th-anniversary-and-a-restoration-progress-report\/","title":{"rendered":"LCRR: the 11th Anniversary and a Restoration Progress Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yesterday was the 11th anniversary of the start of construction on the Louisiana Central Railroad in 2012. Unfortunately 49 months later, construction came to a rapid and grinding halt with the Great Flood of 2016<\/a> that consumed the vast majority of my community and surrounding areas. In the aftermath<\/a>, while my home was fully restored 15 months later, the building housing the railroad lie almost dormant, with only necessary work occurring to stabilize things. Add to that several “false starts”, where I did bits of work from time to time, primarily electrical, but mainly “cleaning up” the demolition to aid with the eventual reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However about a year ago I finally started the reconstruction of the building in earnest, and it has come a long way since. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted an update, that being right after the new shop cabinets were installed. But with so many other tasks to complete, I didn’t start painting the cabinets until perhaps a month ago. Painting cabinets is a tedious and time consuming affair, with the initial sanding, then primer and finish coats of paint (inside and out). I’m happy to announce that the painting is complete, and offer the photos below as proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Shop-Cabs-Paint-North\"<\/a>
This view is the storage area and secondary work surface. I applied two finish coats, and I’m pleased with the result. Pulls matching the drawers will be installed on the cabinet doors later this week. The counter-top will be receiving plastic laminate soon.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Shop-Cabs-Paint-South\"<\/a>
This view is the primary work area, with that open area being my work bench. I use a drafting stool on wheels while seated there. There will be a small utility sink down near the left end.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Shop-Cabs-Paint-Open\"<\/a>
A glimpse inside a typical drawer, and the storage area below with an adjustable shelf.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As I mentioned above, I plan to have plastic laminate installed over the counter-tops. I used that on the earlier cabinets, and it worked out very well, hence I’ll use it again. The only other things remaining in the shop are the baseboards and shoe mold. After that, I’ll start laying the flooring down in the train room itself. I’m going to use LVT “planks” of 9″ x 60″ in size. It will be a challenge with 55 legs supporting a layout in the way. But I have a plan, and I’ll report on that later (if the plan works \ud83d\ude42 ) along with pics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been many items and issues in the restoration that I haven’t documented. But for those interested, here’s a list of postings detailing the progress of the larger aspects of this restoration project completed thus far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rising From the Ashes<\/a>
Rising From the Ashes (Part Deux)<\/a>
The First Progress Report<\/a>
Repairs Started in the Train Room<\/a>
Recent Drywall Progress<\/a>
Final Sheet of Drywall Hung!<\/a>
Drywall Installation Completed<\/a>
Walls Painted<\/a>
Last Progress Report of 2022<\/a>
Shop Cabinets Installed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Jack<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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