The Cafe/Coach 1094 has received a significant improvement to restoration of the car. Specifically, eight replica brass sconces have been installed in the dinning room. These were made at home, over this last winter, by Jack Biesterfeld and then installed in the BM 1094 these last couple of weeks. Just as important is how this improvement will be viewed by the visitor. It will improve the vistors experience. How? Just look at the results thur the car's window. It really, really dresses up the diner. Its a beautiful example of the elegance of early 1900's upper class, railroad travel. Another interior improvement was advanced while Jack was home replicating the sconces. Shown in the next set of three pictures are the before and after of the work and effort proformed by Mike, Ray and Mark Gellman. The oil tank and its various pipe attackments were finally removed. You can see the results with the last picture. Sure looks different. What was once there you ask? This was the area for the Baker heater and the mens bathroom. Eventually, the mens bathroom and it's appointments will be installed. Would you like to help "Smilin Jack" achieve more improvements on this beautiful cafe diner? Jack tells me there are a couple of "HOT" projects on this years list. On the list is the installation of two curved windows being manufactured by the museum's wood shop. Please see Bob Kutella's woodshop Blog for construction pictures of the windows. Ted Anderson is going to construct two stain glass windows for these frames. Together, Jack and Ted will install them. The other project is centered on the vestibule reconstruction. Needed in this job are some big dollars for the manufacture of two steel stairs. Jack also plans to strip off all the old paint in this vestibule. Please consider helping this project with donation to the BM 1094 Restricted Fund. A N D don't forget to send a donation to the Barn 14 building fund. We, at Irm, are still working towards building this barn!!! Please don't forget. Thanks Roger Kramer
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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