for those that browse here but not on the IRMlist
the car, as reported elsewhere is on the turntable lead
it will be on a flat car for a while as we await the arrival of the other cars, and then we will bring cranes to do all three cars at once.
Nick is off to the west coast later this week, during which trip he plans to go to Denver and expedite the movement of the baggage car.
In addition, we need to get Olympus home, as that is the wheelset we will use under Silver Pony
Now for the update of the weekend.
First, a lot of thanks to all the folks that helped get it in to the museum Saturday, Tom and Frank from Track, Jamie driving, Danny lifting wire, several others I am sure.
Thank you all for the assist.
Next.
The car has made progress in its preparation.
The one window that was completely out of the car has been reinstalled.
Yes its broken, but its there and will keep critters and weather out of the car.
Next I have gotten the car to “wake up”’ as well. ‘
The electrical system appear to be in reasonably good shape, and by nightfall, the interior incandescent lights were on, so a few of our friends could get a first good look at the car.
With one more long day, I think I can get the flourescent l;ights on too.
The car is similar in design to Silver ridge, so I pretty much knew what diagnostics I needed to do, and then power up the car.
Third,
please everyone remember that the car will still need a lot of donors.
Every window in the car is broken. and I think $300-350 each is what it will take to fix.
Not to mention the one curved dome piece, which others have said will be $1000 or so for one frame.
Fourth, for our local volunteers and close supporters
I will be at IRM next Saturday, so folks can come see the car, but NOT next Sunday, as I have to work.
Finally for tonight.
I was naughty and could not get my camera to cooperate, so I don’t have any new pictures.
I hope to solve that problem Wednesday,
Comments
Mon, 06-17-2013 09:50
Wish I could be there to help.
Fri, 06-14-2013 16:50
Matthew, Any special event is the decision of the museum Board. My personal opinion is that it is likely that there would be a special event to [...]
Thu, 06-13-2013 18:33
Hi, I have a question, if or when she is restored and back up and running this or next year. Will their be a special event set up for the return of [...]
Tue, 06-11-2013 22:36
The whistle 1630 wore for a while that you're thinking of was a Frisco 6 chime donated by a former member of the steam shop. It was on it a few times [...]
Tue, 06-11-2013 18:03
You are talking here about something well before my time !. I have not seen her with anything other than the whistle she now carries. If she [...]
Mon, 06-10-2013 16:17
i'm curious here. Will 1630 ever wear the ATSF 6 chime she had on for a while? Better defines her, I love the deep whistle she has now but the higher [...]
Sat, 06-08-2013 15:15
Many many many many many thanks for getting the Spaulding webcam working!!!!!
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:55
The donation was to the museum as a whole. How it is used and whether any comes to steam department projects will be the decision of the museum [...]
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:53
Basically the plan is "ONLY" reassembly. As far as we know she is is reasonable mechanical shape. The big mechanical problem that stopped her (slack [...]
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:28
Nigel I read you guys got a one million dollar check donation!!! Will this be used to finish 1630 ,428, 5 and get started on the others next in line?
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:16
So does 1630 basically only need reassembly? With the boiler in particular. Does her tender or running gear need any work before she's ready for the [...]
Fri, 06-07-2013 12:00
Hello.. The voltage we are using and presumed the RR also used is 120 vac. The system is a little unique because the lite bulbs are each 60 volts. [...]