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Phil Stepek about Passenger Dept Update 2010-03-13
Sun, 03-14-2010 19:03
Olympus is one of two baggage cars built 1947-48 for the Gods and Goddess trainsets, when they were reassigned to the Nebraska Zephyr Route. Explains [...]


Mark Becker about Passenger Dept Update 2010-03-13
Sat, 03-13-2010 21:23
I am not aware of the Olympus. What type of car is it? Where is it currently located? What is it's history?


Wally Unglaub about Trolley Bus Department Update 03/07/2010
Mon, 03-08-2010 09:08
HEY GUYS!! WATCH IT!!!! I don't want to be the next victim. I don't want this to be a two down and two to go. Maybe Richard and jerry should [...]


Robert Kutella about Behind the Scenes - February 17, 2010
Sun, 03-07-2010 04:09
A number of comments have formed a thread without directly being related to a topic, here. The work in the several IRM shop areas always needs [...]


JP Lewiston about Behind the Scenes - February 17, 2010
Sat, 03-06-2010 18:25
Will try to get up there in May. Was shop supervisor on the old KJRY. Is Greg Wolfersheim still around? He and I worked on the Alco's together.


J>P>LewistonJr. about GE Quality Builds Jobs, Burlington Northern 5383
Fri, 03-05-2010 20:00
I used to be locomotive supervisor on the old KJRY, the damage is all too familiar, but mine was caused by a crewman loosing his balance on Hamilton [...]


Robert Kutella about Behind the Scenes - February 17, 2010
Sat, 02-27-2010 04:43
A few practical considerations prevent making effective use of your idea. We would LIKE all our restored equipment to be housed in an (unheated) barn [...]


Mike M about North Shore Line 749 Progress
Thu, 02-25-2010 22:15
Where does one get North Shore herald decals? Is it possible to reproduce them, or is there a closely guarded stash of them left over from Harrison [...]


James Kolanowski about GE Quality Builds Jobs, Burlington Northern 5383
Wed, 02-24-2010 21:18
Dan is checking with Logan Corp, but they are typically on the pricey side, if the parts are even available. He has found a mostly complete, but used [...]


Kirk Warner about GE Quality Builds Jobs, Burlington Northern 5383
Wed, 02-24-2010 16:40
Are parts for the reverser available or can the existing part have to be rebuilt?


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