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Restoration of Wheeling Traction System #639


A builder's photo shows how the car will look when complete.


Interior of Wheeling 639 with windows, siding, and ceilings installed.


A volunteer fits wooden flooring to the rebuilt underframe.


Cork insulation installed on the side sheets and ceiling panels going in.


Ceiling and woodwork largely complete.


Chris Perry overhauls a pneumatic door engine for the car.


A trial fitting of the corner passenger seat and conductor seat.


Various electrical switches installed in the vestibule.


Primer coats being applied to the exterior.


Final colors on the car - lettering comes next.


Donald Curry applies the Wheeling Traction logo on the side of 639. (Steve Loitsch photo)


The car seen in June 2006. It's come a long way over the years thanks to shop volunteers.