Some research work has been done and thanks to the generosity of several owners of vintage images we are able to share them here with you.
I really like this photo, and it is an early color image, shown here in Clarion, Iowa about 1950. I THINK this represents the second paint scheme our plow wore, still in the scheme with the classy Corn Belt Logo, but with air horns revised and wedge and wings painted black. Lettering and logo in white.
As close to a builders photo as you will likely find, this is our plow as delivered to the CGW at Oelwein, Iowa in 1936. The headlight is covered for transit, and there is the temporary ladder at the plow end, an AAR requirement to allow crews to climb to the roof from either end.
And these photos are true Builders Photos, but of the X 37, identical and one number lower than our X 38. Both images taken at the Russell Plow Works in Ridgway, PA in 1936
Finally here is great image of our plow in Oelwein, Iowa wearing what I believe is the fourth paint scheme in the many colors it wore. In this case almost everything was dipped in a bright safety orange color. Black numbering, no herald.
I hope you all enjoyed this picture essay, we will have more coming. In the meantime, we have not covered all the acquisition costs, not accumulated money for materials to make repairs and restorations of various parts of the plow. The fund has been set up using its original service number, fund R X 38, but do not be confused, it is the same piece of equipment. Thanks
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.