Thursday, March 30. 2017
Yes, more information regarding the on going 428 and the ShayOk, now to the Main Event. As I have said before, the push is on to complete the Shay this year. The next pictures shows how the museum works together to get a job done and done correctly.
April is right around the corner. Come out and visit your museum!
Thanks Roger
Sunday, March 26. 2017
The new year has brought a lot of action in the steam shop. Every Saturday brings about 20 volunteers to the museum largest venue. Whether working on the shay, machining parts for the UP 428 or installing new shelves for storage of parts the members are making a difference. Yes, the restoration on the shay is continuing. If all goes according to plan it should be available for service later this year.
Want to join the Steam Team? Make American history come alive by volunteering. The ability to work along side equipment and machinery pertaining to the American steam locomotive is a real draw. Like one of the new young volunteers just recently said" this is better than working on my train set at home!" Can't make it to the museum because of other commitments? Why not, then, consider a donation to the Steam Shop Fund! You will be supporting
the museum's volunteers and there efforts.
O, Yes, for those who drive, there is plenty of parking: right next to the Steam Shop.
Thanks Roger Kramer
Thursday, March 16. 2017
Here is more news from our crew working on coach projects. This covers the time line from about January 15 to late February 2017.
By the time were are done this winter season we will have painted approximately 400 individual parts for this the last Rock Island Restoration. This is indeed a proud moment. The next two pictures are of me holding a newly manufactured part for the John Mcloughlin. This steel frame is the culmination of three years of restoration and planning of the women's washroom in the John Mcloughlin Pullman sleeper. Many people were involved in the remake of this missing frame. First, Ted Anderson and the Pullman Library found the drawings then the Used Bookstore gang supplied the funds to manufacture it, Henry Vincent and Rich Witt remade all the wooden parts to be used to secure the glass mirror to the frame, and lastly R and B Metal of Woodstock, Illinois did the work. Thanks to all those who contributed their time and talents. Would you like to donate a few $ towards our restoration efforts! Just call Jan in our office and she will be happy to help you! Its been a while but do you remember when the temperature was 60 degrees. Here's the results when the warm weather finally stays around. Shirt sleeves!!
A few more updates will be forthcoming. I'm finally catching up. Roger
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Comments
Tue, 01-19-2021 20:11
Dear, IRM The N and W 611 is coming to the IRM 2021 NHS. OK IRM.
Fri, 01-15-2021 10:20
Hello Jason. Your comments are very much appreciated. Yes, there is much hard work that goes into all our restorations and maintenance here at the [...]
Fri, 01-15-2021 10:13
Hello Jack Yes, It will be one of our most impressive cars that we have at IRM when its completed. Thanks for the pat on the back! Roger.
Thu, 01-14-2021 21:05
Those cars look great so far guys! Man I wish I had the time to volunteer and become a member at IRM that looks like so much fun especially with how [...]
Tue, 01-12-2021 16:30
the pawnee is looking great a pat on the back to all involved
Wed, 01-06-2021 10:14
Good job on coach updates January 5, 2021. Sincerely, Ethan A.
Mon, 01-04-2021 12:31
Hello Jack Happy New Year from IRM. To my knowledge there was no damage from the minor ice storm that we had in late December, 2020. Some [...]
Sun, 01-03-2021 20:12
the museum area had lots of ice storms in area did the museum get a lot of damage
Thu, 12-24-2020 13:27
roger, Thank you to all of the Passenger car department volunteers. The #109 is going to be a great car when all done! Ted miles, [...]
Sun, 12-06-2020 08:46
Hello Ted We havenot finished lettering the 975 but we are well on the way. Look for a few blogs from me now that the wearther is colder and the [...]
Sat, 12-05-2020 18:36
i watched crew replace switch by diesel shop on dec 5. its good to see museum have equipment to do job and save money
Fri, 12-04-2020 14:56
It has been a long time with no news; have you finished lettering the Southern Pacific locomotive? Please post a picture. Ted Miles, IRM Member