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Friday, February 28. 20142612 forward developments.... Feb 19 and 22Wednesday, February 19th was relatively warm day and the following Saturday was cold. We had the propane heaters on both days to keep Gary and I warm and comfy. In spite of the cold weather, we were productive inside. Gary and I continued our planning for the 3 panel installation by drilling each steel panel with forty-five holes and then test fitting each panel into position. It does not sound like much but the planning and fitting is very important for the eventually out come. You want to plot the holes in the correct space and drill them only once. What's the old saying...measure twice...cut once. That's what we did. Gary and I must have moved those panels back and forth about 4 or 5 times before we decided to drill the holes. We are finally at the point of fitting, installing and tapping some one hundred 1/4-20 slotted round head screws back into the frame. Its a time consuming job and there was talk about an easier way but restoring an artifact does take time.  Gary painting window sill frame It was warm enough to paint Look no coat  Heres the second of four test fits.  Picture of me holding the panels in place I think this might make it  In place with C-clamps holding the 3 panels in place  Mark Hoffman and Kevin Brown stopped by to view our progress. The two conductors were wondering if the coach will be ready for this service this year? In the middle is Gary Sherman. He gave them a positive, YES.  This view is of Gary scraping off old paint on the ceiling.
 Heres Jane helping us with the ceiling
 Remember the painted frames in my basement, three weeks ago?  Now the pictures of all 16 frames with installed glass ready for installation into 2612 Believe it or not... 15 days till Spring!! In order to met our goal I would like to ask for a couple of new volunteers to assist us in our efforts. You can call at the museum and leave a message for me in the office or just show up on any Wednesday or Saturday. We generally have a good time and when you travel home at night you feel certain that you helped accomplished something. Hope to see you in back of barn 3 Thanks Roger Kramer |
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Sun, 09-25-2016 01:14
Yes Ted (we know you're a member), I restored one of the downstairs ceiling light fixtures over the summer. I will write a blog post as time [...]
Wed, 09-21-2016 16:41
There has not been any reports about the Silver Pony dome car in quite a while. Is any work being done there? Ted Miles, IRM Member
Wed, 09-21-2016 11:17
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for coming out to Showcase Weekend at IRM! I will call you to discuss getting involved in restoration. -Warren
Tue, 09-20-2016 16:16
That's because IRM doesn't have one.
Sun, 09-18-2016 20:05
After riding at the showcase weekend and speaking to Warren I am looking forward to coming out and helping with making the X500 like new again!
Sun, 09-18-2016 08:38
Wow, what a amazing job you all did! And it's all volunteer correct? The love and care you all put into the trains show. Thank you for all the hours [...]
Sat, 09-17-2016 17:31
With work on topping off the shay, giving 938 a new coat of paint and Keeping 1630 on the tracks, 428 has progressed slowly while GNA 26 has taken a [...]
Sat, 09-17-2016 15:25
What is the progress on both the Union Pacific 428 and Graysonia, Nashville & Ashdown R.R. Co. 26
Fri, 09-16-2016 19:48
Ely will be open for tours at least Sat the 17th members night. Stop by and say Hi.
Wed, 09-14-2016 15:17
Nice Work !
Sun, 09-11-2016 18:25
those additional "temporary" walls you speak of, could, and should, have a long term use as firewalls to slow or prevent the spread of a fire from one [...]
Tue, 09-06-2016 18:27
No, not at this time.