Rail Yard Projects

2018 Haulout Preparation – Rail Yard

Build 3 new cradles

  Tasks:
–  Cut steel rod into bolt lengths and ensure the nuts work.
   Location: CASA Balman using Electric Angle Grinder
–  Assemble the cradles
   Total time about 8 hours for each cradle
   1 lead carpenter for each cradle
   2 helper carpenters for each cradle
   Location: in the yard near the red dock patio
   Tools: Hammers, Electric Drills, Electric Angle Grinders, Electric Saws, 3/4 Socket Wrench
 

Repair 8 cradles

  Tasks:
–  Cut steel rod into bolt lengths and ensure the nuts work.
   Location: CASA Balman using Electric Angle Grinder
–  Disassemble the cradles and rebuild
   Total time about 2 hours for each cradle
   1 lead carpenter for each cradle
   2 helper carpenters for each cradle
   Location: in the yard near the red dock patio
   Tools: Hammers, Electric Drills, Electric Angle Grinders, Electric Saws, 3/4 Socket Wrench
 

Move and repair 2 ways

  Tasks:
 
–  Move way 14 and repair joints in the designated location
   40 people to move it; 5 minutes 
   4 people 2 hours to repair it
   Location: in the yard near the top berm
–  Move way 12 and repair joints in the designated location
   The same 40 people to move it; 5 minutes
   4 people 2 hours to repair it
   Location: in the yard near the top berm
   Tools: Hammers, Crowbars
–  Install the top wood on way 1
   2 people 4 hours
   Tools: Hammers
 

Clean and prepare the tallow area

  Tasks:
–  Clean the area, repair the burners and install propane tanks
   2 people 3 hours

 

Contacts

Bruce Morrison, Rail Chair
bruce.r.morrison@gmail.com (or 647-969-5801)
 
Jake Deal, Cradle Building & Repairs
Wjakedeal@gmail.com (or 647-390-9704)