Just to keep info going
After five years, it looks like the passenger dept is getting three new cars this winter!
Nick has come back from a trip to visit Silver Pony. New photos available
http://www.irm.org/gallery/album266
transportation arrangements are moving forward, and it looks like lots of things are going to happen all at once.
we will need to bring olympus up by flat car, after discovering the issue with the trucks, but perhaps thats not so bad, since we can then prep the trucks here before we install them on the cars.
To try and summarize,
CBQ 1309 heavyweight baggage car is coming in from Denver.
CBQ 907 (Olympus) is also going to be coming in, and we have the trucks for it already at IRM
DRGW 1108 (Silver Pony) will be coming in, and we hope to place it on the trucks currently with Olympus.
The swap must take place because our "stock" trucks are tread brake, and the hardware will not fit under the Pony and her SKIRTS!
With a bit of timing, ont crane trip will allow us to unload and assemble all three cars, and save a ton of setup costs.
We still need donations for all three cars.
The funds are set up for each car by number, so feel free to specify.
CBQ 1309 and CBQ Olympus both have online donation spots in thwe website store
http://www3.irm.org/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_7
thanks to everyone that has contributed over the season, and thanks again for all that can help us out again.
We promise to make every penny count to get these pieces up and running
all donations are of course tax deductible.
Comments
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!!!!!!!