Illinois Railway Museum Blog

Here are some historic photos of CNW wood bodied cabooses.  Not our car, but similar so you can clearly see the what could be done if we manage to save this in the next barn.

Library of Congress Collection/Jack Delano Photo

Library of Congress Collection/Jack Delano Photo

It is easy to see how magnificent our caboose could be if it were to see a restoration.  But first things first.  We need to get funding to the level where this car could make its subscription price and be assured protection under roof for the future.  Can we make this happen?  Fund R10494

You all probably see many pleas begging for support for the next Barn on this site and on other web sites.  I also support those efforts particularly those to protect our Electric Cars.  Find RISWEC.

In case any of you are wondering and are dyed in the wool passenger car fans, there are efforts to save other cars and place them in the next Barn.  I have not heard much from the Passenger Car Department but in looking at fund balances, the ONE car that is closest to being funded is our rare Canadian National 24 duplex roomette sleeper, the INGRAMPORT.  Fund RINGRA

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