Celebrate the Museum collection and honor the members who make it work! Ride and see some of the less frequently run equipment at IRM. Bring your camera and enjoy the weekend!
Saturday, September 15th, 2012 (Daytime)
- North Shore Line 749 and 714
- Chicago Rapid Transit 1797 and 1268
- Chicago Transit Authority 3142
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
- Veracruz 19 open streetcar
- CB&Q 9911A and Nebraska Zephyr
- BN 5383 and Heavyweight Coach Train
- CB&Q 504 and Caboose Train (late afternoon)
- Caboose Train Consist:
- CGW 601
- UP 3786
- CBQ 13572
- Heavyweight Coach Train Consist:
- CB&Q 1923 RPO
- B&LE 25
- IC 2804
- DMIR 84
- DLW 567
- DLW 561
- Inglehome Parlor Observation
There will be a demonstration of the plow wings on the CGW X38 snow plow at 1:30pm on Saturday the 15th. This will be located just East of the signal display at Barn 4.
Special Notes for the Coach Train and Zephyr on Saturday: Depending on operating crew availability, these two trains may operate for half the day each, the crew will move from one train to the other part way through the day to be able to operate both trains. The caboose train with with the diesel locomotive will only operate one or two trips in the late afternoon. All schedules and equipment subject to change without notice.
Saturday, September 15th, 2012 (Night Operations start at 8:00pm)
- North Shore Line 251, 749 and 714
- Chicago Transit Authority 4290 and 4410
- CB&Q 9911A and Nebraska Zephyr
- BN 5383 and Heavyweight Coach Train
- Coach Train Consist:
- CB&Q 1923 RPO
- B&LE 25
- IC 2804
- DMIR 84
- DLW 567
- DLW 561
- Inglehome Parlor Observation
Sunday, September 16th, 2012
- North Shore Line 749 and 714
- Chicago Transit Authority 22 and 41
- Chicago Transit Authority 3142
- Chicago Transit Authority 4391
- CB&Q 9911A and Nebraska Zephyr
- CNW 411 and Bilevel Train
- BN1 and Heavyweight Coach Train
- CB&Q 9255 and Caboose Train
- Caboose Train Consist:
- CGW 601
- UP 3786
- CBQ 13572
- Heavyweight Coach Train Consist:
- CB&Q 1923 RPO
- B&LE 25
- IC 2804
- DMIR 84
- DLW 567
- DLW 561
- Inglehome Parlor Observation
updated 9-13-2012, check back often for additions and changes.
All schedules and equipment subject to change without notice.
Comments
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!
Sun, 05-05-2013 18:53
Ah yes, I have made such Jibs myself. If it were me, I would add in each corner an angled piece from the base to the Jib to act as sway bracing. [...]