The Narcissus in the Donald G. Curry Town House
Kennebunkport, Maine. This view shows the left-side sill
and its steel channel as having been separated from
the passenger compartment.
Video of the left side sill and its steel channel
is first separated from the passenger
compartment and then separated from each other.
Ernie Eaton Video
The new left-side channel steel has had all its
holes drilled. See the video below showing the
magnetic drill process. PWM
Video of drilling holes in the new steel channel.
Ernie Eaton video.
The Pettibone is seen here lifting the original
34-foot side sill and next will be backing it
out of the restoration shop. It will be covered and
stored outside until its fate is determined. The
Pettibone will be used to lift, deliver, and
place each new 550-lb left channel steel in
position for preparation and installation.
Left sill before separation from the
passenger compartment. PWM
Video of Ernie using the new bolt remover. It
was also very effective in removing the side sill
bolts. Ernie Eaton Video
Ernie's creation worked very well.
PWM
Rust is not our friend-PWM Various techniques used-PWM
Removing rusted bolts...ugh. PWM
Right Side sill and steel channel after separating
from the passenger compartment body. PWM
See the video below of the separation.
Video of Right Side Sill Removal
Ernie Eaton Video
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We continue the restoration work on the 1912, Narcissus, the only surviving high-speed, luxury interurban coach of the Portland-Lewiston Interurban.
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Being more than a century old, the stately, "Elegant Ride," Narcissus, is a gem. This shimmering precious stone of Maine transportation history is brilliantly resplendent as it emanates so many elements of history, including; time, places, people, and events, that it was coupled to, that when just a smattering of its seemingly innumerable stories are shared, the contents captivates, fascinates, then generates, interest to learn more 🙋. The majestic Narcissus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The restoration of this majestic icon of Maine's electric railway history is but one in a series of captivating stories containing an abundance of incredible coalition of narratives.
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The Narcissus is featured in the national Gold Award-winning novel, Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride. The "Elegant Ride" is the Narcissus. Theodore Roosevelt was a passenger on the Narcissus on August 18, 1914, between Lewiston and Portland, Maine, while campaigning for the Progressive Party candidates.
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Independent book publisher, Phil Morse, holding
the Gold Book Award Winner plaque for
the Middle Reader category for The Eric
Hoffer Book Award. Congratulations to
award-winning Maine author,
Jean M. Flahive
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