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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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Roger Kramer about 2612 forward developments.... Feb 19 and 22
Sun, 03-02-2014 14:36
Thanks for your kind comments, Kirk! Yes, it's my hope that we can spray and hand brush, were possible, the interior when completed. Gary and I [...]

greg about Steam Department Update 02-22-2014
Sun, 03-02-2014 10:03
Thanks. Appreciate the effort. greg

Nigel Bennett about Steam Department Update 02-22-2014
Sun, 03-02-2014 08:37
Greg, I talked to Tom Schneider, the curator of the Steam Department yesterday. Rather as I suspected, he does have a good deal of information [...]

Kirk Warner about 2612 forward developments.... Feb 19 and 22
Sat, 03-01-2014 10:33
Congratulations on your great progress. Is your intent to spray the interior after repairs and priming are completed and the weather warms up? What [...]

greg jewers about Steam Department Update 02-22-2014
Thu, 02-27-2014 13:59
Hello, I was wondering if you had a history of the Louisiana and Arkansas #99 from the time it was the LR&NCo until it was acquired by the [...]

Logan about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
Tue, 02-25-2014 09:05
Jamie can you give me any information on Milwaulkee Road 33C as i havent seen any information on it in a couple of years.

Jamie Kolanowski about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
Mon, 02-24-2014 16:38
Yes, as Mark mentioned it made it into Barn 11 last year to dry out some after finally being unloaded from the flat car.

Mark Reimetrs about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
Mon, 02-24-2014 08:16
That car has been moved inside to keep the weather out as windows are repaired. I think it's in a barn that's not open to the public.

Mark Becker about February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRM
Sun, 02-23-2014 21:25
Is there any information regarding the status of the ex California Zephyr dome coach. When I was at the museum late last summer I did not see it.

Bill Moran about OHIO Locomotive Crane - June 29, 2013
Wed, 02-19-2014 18:51
Mark, having fun yet?!

Christian Ellis about Steam Department Update 02-08-2014
Mon, 02-17-2014 12:34
Thanks for the information. I realize that it will take time to get to the more substantial projects, but I'd prefer that so that I don't damage [...]

Nigel Bennett about Steam Department Update 02-08-2014
Mon, 02-17-2014 12:08
Christian, There is not much beside what is on the website. You need to be a member (one key reason being that insurance only applies to [...]