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Sunday, August 2. 2009Steam Shop Visit August 1, 2009We spent the day dodging rain showers and took the opportunity to visit the steam shop.  428 The UP 428 consolidation and its tender have been moved to the north end of the shop and can now peek out the door. We learned that work is starting on the boiler jacket insulation of this engine. We discussed jigs and fixtures for cutting the slabs of insulation and offered the use of a large saw in the woodshop.  Wheel Lathe Area Rick Marzec is showing Victor Humphreys the new overhead crane by the massive wheel lathe. It looks good! But of course funds are greatly needed to complete the installation and electrical service, so send your donations in, please  Shay Work continues on the tube sheet repairs on the front end of the shay. You will see the bottom of the old tube sheet has been cut out. The rolled new piece was being machined and drilled yesterday and is close to being ready to put in place.  1630 Here Stu Brush and Bill Chyna are machining a bearing thrust plate for the Frisco 1630 2-10-0. One piece at a time, this engine is getting closer. |
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Sun, 09-25-2016 01:14
Yes Ted (we know you're a member), I restored one of the downstairs ceiling light fixtures over the summer. I will write a blog post as time [...]
Wed, 09-21-2016 16:41
There has not been any reports about the Silver Pony dome car in quite a while. Is any work being done there? Ted Miles, IRM Member
Wed, 09-21-2016 11:17
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for coming out to Showcase Weekend at IRM! I will call you to discuss getting involved in restoration. -Warren
Tue, 09-20-2016 16:16
That's because IRM doesn't have one.
Sun, 09-18-2016 20:05
After riding at the showcase weekend and speaking to Warren I am looking forward to coming out and helping with making the X500 like new again!
Sun, 09-18-2016 08:38
Wow, what a amazing job you all did! And it's all volunteer correct? The love and care you all put into the trains show. Thank you for all the hours [...]
Sat, 09-17-2016 17:31
With work on topping off the shay, giving 938 a new coat of paint and Keeping 1630 on the tracks, 428 has progressed slowly while GNA 26 has taken a [...]
Sat, 09-17-2016 15:25
What is the progress on both the Union Pacific 428 and Graysonia, Nashville & Ashdown R.R. Co. 26
Fri, 09-16-2016 19:48
Ely will be open for tours at least Sat the 17th members night. Stop by and say Hi.
Wed, 09-14-2016 15:17
Nice Work !
Sun, 09-11-2016 18:25
those additional "temporary" walls you speak of, could, and should, have a long term use as firewalls to slow or prevent the spread of a fire from one [...]
Tue, 09-06-2016 18:27
No, not at this time.