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Thursday, July 9. 2009GATX 33519 Update July 8, 2009 End Details Modelers should delight in these detail photos of the car end framing and equipment.  Angle Cock The angle cock valve has been replaced and next is to reweld and anchor the valve hangers and brackets to support it and the train line. The constant drizzle/rain prevented that yesterday, but it is on the list. Thursday, July 9. 2009URTX 26640 Update July 5, 2009 Air Brakes John Baletto is wrestling with the air brake test valves under the tutelage of Kirk Warner (who is snapping this pic). There are a number of checks and tests to determine possible problems and remedies before we operate a car.  Car End And this is the business end of the car where the train line and angle cock (shut off valve) are located. |
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Mon, 01-19-2015 20:52
Thanks Jamie; It's so good to hear some news from the diesel dept. I check here a couple times a week looking for updates. Any news on any of the [...]
Sun, 01-18-2015 19:37
I too would like to see the Electroliner fully restored - and in fact - I'd like to see every car/steam loco, diesel, etc on the back lot operable - [...]
Sun, 01-18-2015 19:13
When you donate funds, you may specify what they are used for. In this case the funds were donated specifically for this acquisition. If you think the [...]
Sun, 01-18-2015 11:14
Buying another relic when the money should be spent on what you have; like electroliner
Sat, 01-17-2015 21:36
how is that gonna work?
Mon, 01-12-2015 16:48
Hello Ted. I am embarrassed to tell you but the "bag" is still not here. We have about 2/3 of the $15K needed to move it. Now w/a new curator things [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 19:12
Folks, speaking of new cars. What happened to that C,B & Q heavyweight baggage car that was waiting in Denver? Did it ever get to [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 19:08
Hello Brian L You are correct in all points. We need steam to test the cars. The 1630 will be able to provide that function. Testing may even [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 19:01
Hello Vince Thanks so much for the info. Its a beautiful scene, one that play every day on the Rock Island. Thanks Roger.
Sun, 01-11-2015 18:18
While I am not as well versed in the relevant parts of Title 49 of the CFR, I believe that steam heat boilers fall to state regulations, not the FRA. [...]
Sun, 01-11-2015 14:54
Hello Mr. K We have no info on when it was last used. We might find that out when unit arrives. No idead about the Fra regs. Work needed to be [...]
Sat, 01-10-2015 16:04
The photo with unit 642 rounding a curve in June 1978 is at Blue Island with the train coming off the Suburban line through Beverly heading south [...]