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, 07-27-2014 23:15
In looking at the general exterior condition of the Dynamometer Car you would think that it was a total wreck. It is wonderful that it is operational [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 20:14
I had a blast riding in X-5000 on Sunday during Diesel Days. Brian was great to talk to. It was cool seeing the comntrol board work. I can't wait for [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:47
Shane, Clean rain water is certainly possible. The snag is that you would need a BIG collection and storage system. We are using around 8000 [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:42
John, Yes. Sadly the tender is in poor shape. She should go under cover as part of the new barn project. There will be much discussion around [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:38
Hello Richard In reply to your question concerning RI 2702. The museum is studying the acquisition but no decision has been yet made.
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:29
Hello Chris The 2702 is under study by those interested at Irm. Unfortunately, the possible acquisition boils down to $. First ,who will support [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 13:01
Hello, is there anyone that I can contact in the Diesel Department about volunteering? I am studying mechanical engineering and I would love to get [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 00:01
I will commit something to 2702 if I see a specific fund for it. Supposedly the owners made an effort to keep it original, other than removing seats. [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 19:54
Hi Nigel, I have some suggestions to enhance the experience of steam railroading for museum visitors: 1) In September 2002, I visited on the [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 00:17
while watching the Diesel Days parade, i noticed a detail on UP 1848 that stood out to me. it was its cab number, i could tell it had a previous [...]
Mon, 07-21-2014 17:48
The hydraulic drawbar on X-5000 works. Its operation was determined Saturday evening and successfully used all day Sunday. The car measured up to a [...]
Sun, 07-20-2014 13:56
2702 would definitely be a project of a massive effort. It has some sort of giant roadside casino sign installed on it. The interior is completely [...]