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
Sun, 09-24-2017 19:47
Great to see this car being restored. Living in Fla, it's difficult to visit as often as I'd like to. Looking forward to seeing it in IC colors on my [...]
Tue, 09-19-2017 20:54
I am a fan of heavyweight like John McLoughlin and Mt Harvard. They only need one color Pullman green! Ted Miles
Sun, 09-17-2017 22:16
Another great job! this looks gorgeous!
Fri, 09-15-2017 21:03
I saw the IC car today and the paint looks wonderful. The car will stand out in a train once it it ready for service. Great job!
Fri, 09-15-2017 13:33
Hi there I just wanted to say I really enjoyed working on this car although you forgot to mention my help on working on it.
Wed, 09-13-2017 19:32
My understanding is that when IC painted equipment in the orange and brown that yellow went on firsat as the primer coat followed by orange and brown. [...]
Wed, 09-13-2017 17:01
Look great, but you might want to seriously consider getting a pressurized paint pot. These hold 1 to 5 gallons of paint depending on size. This would [...]
Sun, 09-10-2017 09:11
From the satellite view on Google maps, that appears to be mostly wooden trestle with one section of iron truss bridge... which by itself is probably [...]
Sat, 09-09-2017 20:53
Does that mean that Barn 10 is the designated "Coach Yard"?
Thu, 09-07-2017 20:27
That might be a bit too much bridge. Measuring it on Google Maps makes it out to be around 102 feet. Using the same tools, the UP bridge at the river [...]
Tue, 09-05-2017 10:17
Hi Matt We estimate the costs for installing 100 amp 240 volt stand by service would be between $2500 to $3000. Our shop is now designated area of [...]
Mon, 09-04-2017 09:34
@ Roger, how much would it cost to get this 10oamp 240 service? Because I think that would be a worth-while investment if the museum installed it.