Here, are a few more "shots" of the unloading of The Lake City! Nick and the truckers began moving the car into postion about 3:30 pm and didn't stop until the job was done.... at 9:45pm at night. O, I almost forgot to tell the reader that the night work lights were provided from members cars shinning their high beams on the work area. This sounds real fimiliar to many of us e old-timers. That's the way we did much our work at night. Remember guys! The problem that was encounted was due to the position of the load on a piece of curve rail east of barn 10. The first wheel set lined up fine but when Nick began to lower the obs car on the second wheel set it was fouled by part of the underbody. We needed a straighter piece of track. Thus, the trucker with his 100 foot plus rig, had to repositon the load on the unloading rail. This moving back and forth happened about 3 or 4 times. Half the car was already on its wheel set while the other half was still swinging in the air suspended by the crane. It was jockeyed back and forth before the right postion was obtained. Finally, about 8pm and after a quick pizza delivery break, thanks Nick for the dinner, the car was finally lowered onto the second wheel set. Also, a BIG Thank You goes out to Rod, curator of the Electric Car Dept, for sitting in the cab of the 45 tonner for 3hrs while this effort was taking place. He then moved the Lake City to yard 3. Gerry and I went home about 9pm and had a great story to tell the next weekend. Today, the Lake City is now housed in Barn 3 for your viewing. When visiting Irm this year don't forget to stop by and view this splended example of 1910's railroad transportation. Wouldn't it be grand to sit in this car while traveling down our right-of-way? This can be a reality but the coach dept needs a "Few" funds to accomplish this. Many items still need to be purchased before this can happen . We need to purchase and install period carpeting, reupholster 10 sitting chairs, purchase light fixtures and globes and then complete the two washrooms. Please consider a donation to the Lake City restricted fund. Your generosity will help us meet this goal. Also, please remember the museum's ongoing Barn 14 building fund raiser program. Thanks Roger Kramer
Comments
Sun, 02-21-2021 21:12
Hi Ethan The 428 has been worked on recently but the focus now is on the maintenance and repair on the 1630 and the Shay. This Spring we will [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 15:10
How is the UP 428 Steam locomotive engine is most done being fixed. OK Roger.
Sun, 02-21-2021 13:18
Hello Max The answer is Yes, the Dover will be used along with our other Pullman cars only in special event operations. When not in use [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:30
Hello Jim We will be operating the Dover this year depending upon its mechanical condition. I hope to use the car in display venue as well as in [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:24
Hello Kirk Hello, Yes the Dover is now in great shape. There are a couple of little projects to accomplish when the weather changes. I am [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 18:55
Will the DOVER STRAIT be operational for Museum trips
Sat, 02-20-2021 17:06
I’m really impressed with the wonderful job your volunteers are doing to restore this historic passenger car. Once the restoration is complete, does [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 14:02
It is great to see the work that Bob Hunter and Gene Macowiak started in the 1990’s. Great work done in finishing the two bedrooms and the buffet [...]
Fri, 02-19-2021 18:41
Very good article. I definitely love this website. Continue the good work!
Tue, 02-02-2021 10:15
I know it is wintertime, and the Virus is making getting people in to do work is difficult, so in a few months, when it's warmer, would someone please [...]
Sun, 01-31-2021 14:37
Hello Jack Thank you very much We in the coach dept are working very hard to have these trains restored Thanks Roger
Sat, 01-30-2021 18:45
pre oiler is a great idea saves lots of wear and tear on engines. a pat on the back for the diesel crew