Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The left side sill has been
temporarily positioned in place alongside the lower
section of the passenger compartment of the Narcissus.
This has been done to locate the wall tie-bolt hole
placement in the steel channel under the bulkhead. In the
coming weeks/months, other markings on the timber will be
added to determine the placement of additional holes or cuts.
Notice that the entire wooden body of Narcissus has been elevated
nearly nine inches recently. More on that to follow.
Ernie Eaton photo
January 9, 2023
Seth Reed, master woodworker staff member in
the Seashore Trolley Museum restoration shop,
is working on one of the two crown pieces
that will be installed in each vestibule of
the "Elegant Ride" Narcissus. Karie Orlando photo
January 26, 2023
Seth working on making a replacement for
the lateral frame piece on the bench to the right.
This block is one of the supports for the vestibule.
Katie Orlando photo
January 26, 2023
Seth working on making a replacement for
the lateral frame piece. Katie Orlando photo
On the right, you can see one of the lateral frame blocks
supporting the corner underneath the bulkhead
that separates the number one end vestibule and
the smoking compartment. Notice the amount of
space between the floor of the smoking compartment and
the bottom of the bulkhead. The complete body of
the Narcissus was elevated nearly nine inches early in
January (2023). This was to allow space to remove some bolts
that needed to be extracted/replaced. In addition, the added space
will allow the placement of the side sill timbers with their
matching steel channel. Ernie Eaton photo
One of the sixteen, yes 16, hydraulic jacks needed to raise
the whole upper structure of the Narcissus. Ernie Eaton photo
Looking down the length of the vintage southern yellow pine
side sill timber on the left side of the Narcissus from
the number two end to the number one end. Notice the inside
of the sill is cut to receive its match steel channel.
Also, notice the replacement lateral frame block under
the floor where the bulkhead rests. Ernie Eaton photo
Original body truss rods and related components
from the Narcissus will require some attention.
Once the work is completed, it can then be
used to help align the necessary cuts/holes
in the side sills. The opposite ends are threaded
where a body truss rod turnbuckle is attached.
Ernie Eaton photo
At least one of the overhang truss rod anchors
was broken beyond repair. A new replacement
was cast
Separating these is a difficult task
The ends of the body truss rods at the bottom of the image
are called anchor ends. The other ends are threaded. A body truss
rod turnbuckle is threaded onto the ends.
Ernie Eaton photo
One of several square-headed bolts
removed once the body structure was raised
high enough so the bolts were accessible.
Ernie Eaton photo
Another bolt requires replacement.
Ernie Eaton photo
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Looking from the number one end towards
the number two end of the Narcissus.
Ernie Eaton photo
Number one end.
Ernie Eaton image (screenshot)
From the number one end.
Ernie Eaton image (screenshot)
Right side from the number one end.
Ernie Eaton image (screenshot)
Right side from the number one end.
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January 31, 2023
The Narcissus in the Donald G. Curry Town House Restoration
Shop at Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Katie Orlando photo
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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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