For 2008, The track department has some big plans.
First
off we will attempt to raise level and tamp yard 11 for the new barn.
The key to getting this work done as quickly as possible is to get the
Jackson 6000 Tamper back and repaired. We can then use the 6000 and the
switch tamper to quickly knock out that work.
Project number 2
is to ballast, and tamp the main line after operations. Progress will
be dependent on our ability to turn the ballast cars.
Project
number 3 is to build tracks in the yard 13/14 yards. Progress on this
will probably be dependent on if we have to swing a track over in yard
11.
Spring Inspections will start in March. The main and car
line will be walked and have all defects identified, and marked. Once
that is done, we will load the motor car and flats, and go fix the
defects. Anyone wanting to learn more about track and structures please
feel free to join us.
Frank DeVries
Comments
Wed, 04-11-2018 11:28
You mention in the header that you would like to have the Electroliner operational by its birthday. Was it?
Sun, 04-08-2018 20:03
As a child, IRM was always my favorite place to visit. Well, other than grandma's house next to the Geneva Sub. It's been many years since I now [...]
Wed, 04-04-2018 16:01
Those temporary walls could be constructed in a way that allows their reuse after the phase is done to close off the new phases.
Tue, 03-27-2018 03:08
Why did the smoke box cover on the shay need to be replace Do?
Mon, 03-26-2018 16:29
It never ceases to amaze me of the diligence and passion of the current mix of volunteers associated with IRM in 2018. Back when I was a active [...]
Mon, 03-26-2018 11:10
Awesome paint job Jamie!!! I never would of thought with the Rock Island history this locomotive in this scheme would of been preserved. Thanks for [...]
Sun, 03-25-2018 23:56
The Hick's blog lists it as Fruit Grower's Express FGEX #55407. Arrived in Union June 2016.
Sun, 03-25-2018 20:51
Good job on the diesel update 2018. Sincere, Ethan A.
Sun, 03-25-2018 20:45
Good job on the steam update 2018. Sincere, Ethan A.
Sun, 03-25-2018 00:12
Bill, The 1990 Roster has the PFE #68428; this may be the reefer that we saw moved. It is a rare car and deserves a paint job. Ted Miles, [...]
Fri, 03-16-2018 11:10
It would be rather difficult to operate an 11,000 Volt AC locomotive on our 600 Volt DC wire.
Thu, 03-15-2018 05:57
Good job steam update. Sincerely, Ethan A.