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
Wed, 04-11-2018 11:28
You mention in the header that you would like to have the Electroliner operational by its birthday. Was it?
Sun, 04-08-2018 20:03
As a child, IRM was always my favorite place to visit. Well, other than grandma's house next to the Geneva Sub. It's been many years since I now [...]
Wed, 04-04-2018 16:01
Those temporary walls could be constructed in a way that allows their reuse after the phase is done to close off the new phases.
Tue, 03-27-2018 03:08
Why did the smoke box cover on the shay need to be replace Do?
Mon, 03-26-2018 16:29
It never ceases to amaze me of the diligence and passion of the current mix of volunteers associated with IRM in 2018. Back when I was a active [...]
Mon, 03-26-2018 11:10
Awesome paint job Jamie!!! I never would of thought with the Rock Island history this locomotive in this scheme would of been preserved. Thanks for [...]
Sun, 03-25-2018 23:56
The Hick's blog lists it as Fruit Grower's Express FGEX #55407. Arrived in Union June 2016.
Sun, 03-25-2018 20:51
Good job on the diesel update 2018. Sincere, Ethan A.
Sun, 03-25-2018 20:45
Good job on the steam update 2018. Sincere, Ethan A.
Sun, 03-25-2018 00:12
Bill, The 1990 Roster has the PFE #68428; this may be the reefer that we saw moved. It is a rare car and deserves a paint job. Ted Miles, [...]
Fri, 03-16-2018 11:10
It would be rather difficult to operate an 11,000 Volt AC locomotive on our 600 Volt DC wire.
Thu, 03-15-2018 05:57
Good job steam update. Sincerely, Ethan A.