I just got a call from Mike.
The MBTA Repair Facility Tour is Cancelled
Mike finally went over to the facility because he was getting no reply to his phone and email inquiries. It turns out that the smithing area is being reorganized and that the power hammer is still in need of repair.
While the place is interesting even in its quiescent state, they'd rather not show it that way.
We will be attempting to re-schedule, but it will be at least a month until the next opportunity.
Old description follows:
The plan is that they'll be using their power hammer for some heavy work while we're there, and for technological contrast, the plasma cutter as well.
Afterward we'll likely retire to Mike's Roast Beef, across the street from the repair shop.
Gift Certificates for are available.
Roughly three hours, one meeting dates×
Instructor: PHF and MBTA staff
$20 for adults, with appropriate discounts for kids and families. per student
Tour size is limited to 12; we'll schedule a second tour if there's enough interest.
Please wear proper clothing for visiting or working in the forge:
closed toe shoes (preferably leather, preferably high-topped. Sneakers are sufficient, sandals, crocs, pumps, mules... are not), natural fiber clothing, long pants that cover the tops of the shoes.
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Dates and Times:
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- not upcoming on our schedule,
- or we've fallen behind in our clerical duties and not entered it in the database.
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