ARR 401 Diner Car is constructed with weathering steel (ASTM A606) sheeting over weathering steel substructure and requires sandblasting exterior to bare metal, repair of sidesill sheeting corrosion and repainting to keep in good working order. ARR 401 will be provided to the Contractor with the interior and underfloor equipment intact and care must be taken to ensure that the interior and underfloor equipment is not damaged or adversely effected throughout the duration of the work. All costs associated with the repair or replacement of any portion of the interior or underfloor equipment, as either a direct or indirect result of the work performed under this Contract, will be the Contractor’s responsibility. In preparation for paint, the Contactor shall remove all windows (along with their associated gaskets), grab irons, exterior lighting (e.g. vestibule & end lighting), louvers, trim, and any other appurtenances that are not intended to be painted. All items removed from the exterior of the coaches are to be labeled, stored and protected from damage until re-installation. All uninstalled parts are to be returned to ARRC in good condition with the completed car. Special care is to be taken when handling the windows. Any windows or window frames damaged by the Contractor will be replaced or repaired (when practicable) at the contractors’ expense. All removed painted parts identified for reinstallation are to be stripped and repainted per the specifications in Appendix B prior to reinstallation. The diner car exterior is to be stripped of all coatings (including body filler) and repainted per Appendix B ‘Specifications for Repainting of Passenger Cars and Locomotive Exteriors’. After removal of existing coatings, an assessment of the café car structure is to be made by Owner’s representative with the contractor. Corrosion between the plug welds along the bottom edge of the side sill and end sills has caused a corrugated pattern defect in the side sheeting which must be repaired. In order to repair, the bottom 8” (at minimum) of side and end sheeting is expected to be removed and new side sheet perimeter welded in. It is anticipated that removal of some additional components (in excess of the minimum required for refinishing the exterior) will be necessary to complete the assessment, especially at the side sills...
