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Tuesday, May 28. 2013RI coaches.... Whats up!?
About a month and a half ago the cleaning crew came out and took on the job of cleaning the Rock fleet. Unfortunately, RI 2571 was unavailable for it was inside barn 11 The three that were cleaned were 2555,2602, and 2582. Thanks to all for making the added effort. YOU all did a fine job. The cars had not been touched in about six months. You can imagine the dirt and debri that was in and around the seats, the walls and doors. Another chore that was completed was that of wiping and cleaning the 26 ceiling globes in each car. They certainly needed it. Thanks to all who participated.
 Harold is enjoying the view  washing windows and seat cushions  It cold but at least everyone is still smiling Tuesday, May 28. 2013CGW X38 Update - May 25, 2013 Priming Paul Cronin is priming the many new boards for the interior lining, cut and sized in the shop last Wednesday.  The Flanger It did not matter that the skies were gray and promised some drizzle. Ray Pollice is sheltered from it as he operates a needle scaler attacking the flanger blade.  Will It Fit Over the winter season we constructed two new doors for the plow. Victor Humphreys and Jim Leonard are checking to see how it fits.  Yes It Does There were a few trims and cuts to perfect the door into the opening, but minor really, in the scheme of things. Victor and Jim hoisted it up into the plow body more than once and here are enjoying the view out the window. Tuesday, May 28. 2013Wood Shop Update - May 27, 2013
FLASH - We interrupt our regularly scheduled report to bring you this late breaking news. On May 27, 2013 the Chicago and West Towns 141 electric trolley car entered regular public service at the Illinois Railway Museum. The car ran well on our car line route, carrying capacity riders to the delight of our visitors and members alike. The car last ran under its own power in 1947 and represents decades of work by our volunteers and staff alike. FRANK SIRINEK led the project and ROD TURNER, the Electric Car Department Curator, invested time and money, the support of the crew of mechanics, electricians, and restorationists to make this possible. I am sure you will see more news and pics of this event in coming days. Back to your regular programming.
The table saw being restored for use in the woodshop is making progress. Here is the restored quadrant - miter gauge mounted on the sliding table.
Rich Witt is carefully taking measurements and making a working drawing to construct a set of replica FIRST AID BOXES for our CA&E cars.
John Faulhaber is priming many new panels and parts made for our Cleveland Transit System 4223 PCC car.
Bill Peterson is using a new paint stripper to remove years of finish on the curved steel panels that once held ad cards in the 4223, while new Board member Norm Krentel looks on.
After the paint stripper is done, Bill Peterson cleaned the remnants down to bare steel with a power wire brush. It was not too cold so Bill moved outdoors for this messy step.
Paul Cronin, Bob Kutella, and Rich Witt are working on the last set of old ceiling light panels from the 4223. These old fixtures are well and truly mounted with very rusty hardware that fought well for every screw removed.
Eric Lorenz pulls out the old rubber gasket that runs along the bottom of each window sash. Amazing that we were able to source new material. It does not go in easily but many more were completed.
And the results speak for themselves in this view of the front half of the right side of the 4223.
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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.