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Friday, April 27. 2012

CNW or CGW 285 Which is it? Work ... Posted by Roger Kramer in Passenger Car Department at 18:49

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CNW or CGW 285 Which is it? Work continues

Bondo Bill

This last winter the Wednesday retired crew have been busy prepping this combine for partial restoration.

Bare metal

The combine is currently located in the diesel shop waiting its paint job.

Joe wirewheeling

Nobody knows when the final coat will painted but I can attest to the fact that the Wednesday crew has completed their part of the job.

Cleaning trucks

This car would make a nice passenger addition to the fleet but the diesel dept is still using it as a parts car.

caulking windows

Maybe they can move the parts and the coach dept can place it in future service.

Rusty vestibule

Please voice you opinion, should we place this combine back in service? Donations can be sent to the CGW 285 fund. It needs a new buffer, traps and stairs rebuilt, and interior restored but it's possible.

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Jeron Glander about Work Continues on our Ely
Sun, 09-25-2016 01:14
Yes Ted (we know you're a member), I restored one of the downstairs ceiling light fixtures over the summer. I will write a blog post as time [...]

Ted Miles about Work Continues on our Ely
Wed, 09-21-2016 16:41
There has not been any reports about the Silver Pony dome car in quite a while. Is any work being done there? Ted Miles, IRM Member

Warren N about Dynamometer Notes from Warren Newhauser - Diesel Days Event
Wed, 09-21-2016 11:17
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for coming out to Showcase Weekend at IRM! I will call you to discuss getting involved in restoration. -Warren

CLHogger about New Diesel Arrives for the Collection
Tue, 09-20-2016 16:16
That's because IRM doesn't have one.

Jeremy Mitchell about Dynamometer Notes from Warren Newhauser - Diesel Days Event
Sun, 09-18-2016 20:05
After riding at the showcase weekend and speaking to Warren I am looking forward to coming out and helping with making the X500 like new again!

Tracy about Back in service: The RI 2602
Sun, 09-18-2016 08:38
Wow, what a amazing job you all did! And it's all volunteer correct? The love and care you all put into the trains show. Thank you for all the hours [...]

Raphael about Back in service
Sat, 09-17-2016 17:31
With work on topping off the shay, giving 938 a new coat of paint and Keeping 1630 on the tracks, 428 has progressed slowly while GNA 26 has taken a [...]

Rob Weinberg about Back in service
Sat, 09-17-2016 15:25
What is the progress on both the Union Pacific 428 and Graysonia, Nashville & Ashdown R.R. Co. 26

Buzz Morisette about Work Continues on our Ely
Fri, 09-16-2016 19:48
Ely will be open for tours at least Sat the 17th members night. Stop by and say Hi.

Rob Weinberg about Work Continues on our Ely
Wed, 09-14-2016 15:17
Nice Work !

Jeff Delhaye about Turntable successfully unloaded
Sun, 09-11-2016 18:25
those additional "temporary" walls you speak of, could, and should, have a long term use as firewalls to slow or prevent the spread of a fire from one [...]

Jamie K about New Railroad Construction
Tue, 09-06-2016 18:27
No, not at this time.