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Thursday, June 11. 2009Reminder of RPO Days - June 13th and 14thJust a reminder that the Illinois Railway Museum will be making catches from the Coach Train this coming Saturday and Sunday (June 13 and 14, 2009) featuring former RPO (Railway Post Office) clerks all day Saturday and a portion of Sunday. Eight or more former clerks are expected to be on site with most on Saturday. Some will be at the Museum on Sunday through the morning. Many of these men will be making their first catches from a moving RPO for the first time in over 40 years. Thursday, June 11. 2009NSL 749 Restoration Photo Gallery NSL 749 Restoration Gallery I have created a photo gallery for the 749 restoration by compiling and transferring photos from many different member galleries. As new photos are uploaded to the member gallery, they will be moved to this gallery periodically. For those that want to upload to this new album, let me know and I'll add the permissions to the album. Thursday, June 11. 2009URTX 26640 Update June 7, 2009 Truck Work Truck work has started and here we see John Baletto needlechipping the years of grunge and failed paint off of one of the truck sideframes. Just think - if you volunteer we can teach YOU to do this work! Thursday, June 11. 2009Freight Car Inspections Oiling Around A crew led by Kirk Warner has been toiling over the inspections we perform every year before operating our freight cars in demonstration trains, caboose service, etc. Here you see John Baletto topping up journal oil in our Bordens milk tank car, in the South End Yards on June 7, 2009. Thursday, June 11. 2009Wood Shop Update June 7, 2009 CRT 1268 Ends Tim Peters is behind the scaffolding but you can see the good progress he is making on the east end of this car. Come out on the 4th of July, you may see this car get some exercise in the Trolley Parade!! If so, for the first time in years, and with a lot of improvements and restoration work to boot.  Tenoner Shelley Vandershagen is helping Wayne Baksic as they work on our HB Smith tenoner. The new machine guards are nearing completion. |
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Sun, 05-19-2013 22:13
Hello again. I had an idea that was (somewhat rudely, mid-sentence) dismissed in talking to a museum volunteer a few years back, but here it goes [...]
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!