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Friday, May 20. 2011CCW 300 Update - May 18, 2011Project Manger Pete Galayda supplied some nice pics of recent work on this steeple cab locomotive.  Arc Lights The locomotive uses arc headlights which John Nelligan has adopted as a project. Here are the original jacks and a restored set.  Welding Gerry Dettloff pitches in on a LOT of projects where his special skills are needed. Here he is welding a repair on the pilot of the CCW 300.  Paintwork The welding is complete and the parts cleaned up. Pete Galayda is applying primer to the raw metal. It will not be long before shiny black enamel is applied to finish this area. Friday, May 20. 2011D 13 Update - May 18, 2011From Pete Galayda, here is an image of recent work.  Letterboard The D 13 is a TM dump motor that Gerry Dettloff and John Faulhaber have been working on for some years. Amazing - it runs and appears most years in our July 4th Trolley Pageant. They have been doing a lot of work on one of the cabs, and this happens mostly in the summer season when weather allows. Here, John is up on the ladder fitting a new piece of letterboard, while Gerry helps from below. Sunday, May 15. 2011ME 28 Update - May 14, 2011Jeffy Brady was out again, toiling on the project.  Molding Lorne Tweed and Jeff are trying to carefully measure some very small molding, the stuff that is used to retain glass in the windows. The goal is to manufacture about 200 feet of this from mahogany.  At the Saw Jeff has moved on to the saw to begin cutting test strips. It is a pretty complicated setup needing custom jigs and holddowns. Tuesday, May 3. 2011TMS Project - May 3, 2011 Gone but not Forgotten This classic electric railway herald can only be seen preserved in a but a few places and museums. Yet our TM 972 is repainted and proudly displays this on its sides. Be sure to click on the above thumbnail image to appreciate how carefully this was applied to the car. How would you like to see this car cruising down our line, filled with smiling faces of visitors? Or with YOU inside? Thanks to a lot of very generous donors and friends we are over halfway to the goal of estimated funds to do wheel work for the TM 972 and CNS&M 354. But there is still time for you to help. Matching funds are still available so every dollar sent to this project becomes TWO DOLLARS. Let's push this one over the top. Please send your support to fund RTMS at Illinois Railway Museum Box 427 Union, IL 60180 |
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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 [...]