Well, not as much work got done over the last weekend, because of the yearly Trolley Pageant. It started at 1:08 and ended at 2:15. Here are some more stats (sorry about the formating):
Car Motorman Conductor
CLS/CTA 4391 Ed Rosengren Dallas Crew
IT 415 John Schnegle
CNS&M 251-749 Joe Stupar Gwyn Stupar
CNS&M 160-714 Dan Buck Steve Lewkowycz
CA&E 431 Jeff Obarek Jim Pechous
CA&E 308-309 Randy Hicks
CRT/CTA 1808-1754 Rick Block Bob Elliott
CRT/CTA 4410-4290-4412 Greg Stepanek Greg Courvorst
CTA 41-22 Jim Nauer Dennis Matl
SEPTA 55 Bill Wulfert Steve Jirsa
CSL/CTA 1374 Paul Sprenger Randy Allegrezza
CSL/CTA 144 Bill Thiel Frank Sirinek
CSL/CTA 3142 Bob Opal
SS 68 Bob Kutella David Wilkins
IT 101 Stan Wdowikowski
IT 1565 Dave Diamond Jerry Lynn
CE 4 Joel Ahrendt
TM L7 Andy Sunderland
CNS&M 229 Scott Greig
CNS&M 604 - TM L4 Bob Rayunec Bob Sundelin
Bob Heinlein was the carline dispatcher and Frank Hicks was the car starter. In addition to these, there were many out in the yards throwing switches: Carl I., Dan M., Wes L and probably others that I've forgotten (which is why I generally don't name names, because I'll forget someone), but will hopefully fill in their name in the comments section.
There are countless pictures around the net, but the ones I know of are: hickscarworks (dot) blogspot (dot) com; and in the members gallery here on irm (dot) org under Adam Robillard.
There was some work done on CNS&M 714 on Saturday as a contactor decided that it wanted to be cleaned. (To the dismay of the operating crew which had to run a one car for the rest of the day). The able bodied crew of the Car Shop was able to work out the bugs and have the car back in service on Sunday.
CNS&M 251 made some rare runs over the three day weekend as well. This car needs a lot of roof work and some other repairs, but as sometimes happens, needs the money to do so. If anyone wishes, a check can be sent to the museum with the note of CNS 251 on it for the repair of this rare combine. It would be nice to be able to use the car on other days to provide a place for wheelchair visitors to ride the North Shore cars.
There was also the dedication of the CA&E 309 on Saturday. That is posted in another blog, as well as on the hicks website (see below).
Sunday brought some of the car department workers to help Adam Robillard of the Track Department to help tamp and level Yard 6. It's needed it for a while, and the weekend gave Adam the chance to do it with help.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joel Ahrendt
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.