for those that browse here but not on the IRMlist
the car, as reported elsewhere is on the turntable lead
it will be on a flat car for a while as we await the arrival of the other cars, and then we will bring cranes to do all three cars at once.
Nick is off to the west coast later this week, during which trip he plans to go to Denver and expedite the movement of the baggage car.
In addition, we need to get Olympus home, as that is the wheelset we will use under Silver Pony
Now for the update of the weekend.
First, a lot of thanks to all the folks that helped get it in to the museum Saturday, Tom and Frank from Track, Jamie driving, Danny lifting wire, several others I am sure.
Thank you all for the assist.
Next.
The car has made progress in its preparation.
The one window that was completely out of the car has been reinstalled.
Yes its broken, but its there and will keep critters and weather out of the car.
Next I have gotten the car to “wake up”’ as well. ‘
The electrical system appear to be in reasonably good shape, and by nightfall, the interior incandescent lights were on, so a few of our friends could get a first good look at the car.
With one more long day, I think I can get the flourescent l;ights on too.
The car is similar in design to Silver ridge, so I pretty much knew what diagnostics I needed to do, and then power up the car.
Third,
please everyone remember that the car will still need a lot of donors.
Every window in the car is broken. and I think $300-350 each is what it will take to fix.
Not to mention the one curved dome piece, which others have said will be $1000 or so for one frame.
Fourth, for our local volunteers and close supporters
I will be at IRM next Saturday, so folks can come see the car, but NOT next Sunday, as I have to work.
Finally for tonight.
I was naughty and could not get my camera to cooperate, so I don’t have any new pictures.
I hope to solve that problem Wednesday,
Comments
Mon, 02-06-2012 14:59
The layout as built is wired for DCC. We are a long way from raising the needed funds to construct the building and re-assemble the layout. One [...]
Sun, 02-05-2012 20:50
Will visitors/members be able to run trains as they wish? Also, is the layout DCC (Digital Command Control) or DC (Direct Current)? Greetings from [...]
Mon, 01-30-2012 13:01
Lorne really looks excited to be working on those windows fixtures too.
Mon, 01-30-2012 02:10
Any chance the 9908 will have its 4 port side windows replaced that BN removed when the E9 was rebuilt for commuter service? Also its missing mars [...]
Sun, 01-29-2012 15:56
The layout that was donated and moved to IRM will occupy 2500 sq ft and is HO scale. We are a long way from getting the building designed, financed, [...]
Sun, 01-29-2012 07:02
What scale would the layout be? Or will there be more than one scale? Example O scale HO scale and so on. I have some cars that are O scale that [...]
Mon, 01-23-2012 19:57
The last time I saw the 33C it didnt even have body panels. I'd say its better to tackle the smaller jobs and get the locomotives out there rather [...]
Sun, 01-22-2012 15:02
Hello everyone, I'm an IRM member who lives up in Minnesota. I have an HO Guage Digitrax DCC powered layout at home. My interests are primarily the [...]
Tue, 01-17-2012 02:00
I, from a distant perspective, think that a model railroad exhibit at IRM has significant potential. The general public actually has more interest in [...]
Mon, 01-16-2012 19:53
Thanks Jeron. If the weather is as forecast next Saturday I will try to get a good supply into the shop
Mon, 01-16-2012 01:47
Nigel, in case you didn't hear already, Jamie and I switched the cars this afternoon. They're just blocked by a little snow, now.
Mon, 01-09-2012 00:51
Matt, if you've been following the articles on 9908 from the beginning, you would've read "Sometime in the future, it will be restored back to CB&Q [...]