The FEBT next Rockhill Restoration Work Session is coming up November 4-5. Work hours will be from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, and 9 am to 4 pm Sunday.
WEATHER
For up to the minute forecasts visit www.accuweather.com and enter the Rockhill zip code 17249. Please dress accordingly for outside work.
MEALS
To reserve a seat for breakfast, for a donation, served at 8am at the Iron Rail B&B contact David at trolley@innernet.net before Thursday. Seats must be reserved ahead of time. Other local restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
LODGING
Iron Rail B&B 814-447-3984, Grandma’s Corner Air BnB 814-447-3346, Mill Stone Manor 814-643-0108, Huntingdon Motor Inn 814-643-1133, Comfort Inn 814-643-1600 ask for the FEBT rate, Fairfield Inn 814-643-7909, Downes Hotel 717-987-3116, The Hereford Hideaway 814-329-6968. For more information please go to FEBT.org/services.
Projects we will be working on:
COMBINE 14
The baggage section needs final paint prep, roof conduit and lights need installed, fitting of windows can continue, paint is weather dependent. Tools to bring: tape measure, pencil, hearing protection, eye protection. Up to 6 volunteers can work on the Combine.
STORE HOUSE
We will be applying the final details to the interior, move the contents of the engineers cubby back into the engineers cubby. Bring eye and ear protection, tape measure, pencil and gloves. Up to 4 volunteers.
TRACK WORK
Install new ties South of IOOF crossing. Remember your PPE. Up to 12.
WINDOWS
Repair and paint old window sash and install. Up to 6 volunteers.
BOXCAR
Mill and install the wood floor in the boxcar. Bring gloves, hearing protection, tape measure, pencil. Up to 4 volunteers.
BOILER SHOP
Some siding on the Boiler shop needs repaired and painted. Some sheds in the yard need some roof repairs. Bring cordless drill/driver, screw apron, hat, gloves, tin snips, carpentry tools. Up to 3 volunteers.
ROBERTSDALE
One hopper has been painted and is ready for stenciling. This is weather dependent. Up to 2 volunteers.
Details
You must be 18 and a member of the FEBT ( or join at the work site.) These are insurance requirements. We are guests of the railroad and need to behave accordingly.
Please click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet. Select the crew you wish to work with each day and click the submit button at the bottom of the page.
Charlie
cwootton01@centurylink.net
814-448-2525