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Monday, September 21. 2009The Anzio Express, a WWII Reenactment Day
The Anzio Express
Now boarding for a ride through history. A WWII Reenactment Day -- October 3, 2009 It is near the end of WWII, and the Allies have captured Rome. Mussolini has disappeared and may be traveling by train. The Allies are chasing him. German and Italian troops are everywhere. You are on the train! Are your papers in order? Join us at the Illinois Railway Museum on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 for our 1st WWII Living History Reenactment. A Civilian and Resistance centered Event with a great mix of small skirmishes and actions culminating with an Italian rail yard battle and a re-creation of the North Platte Canteen. All scenarios will utilize working trains, trolleys, and streetcars. See realistic WWII environments created by established WWII Reenactment groups. Visit American, British, German & Italian camps; see the vehicles & talk to the soldiers and civilians. Ride along with soldiers, civilians, & partisans and experience the past up close and personal. Hosted by 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division (TSG) PLANNED SCENARIOS AND BATTLES:
Thursday, September 17. 2009
Equipment scheduled to operate on ... Posted by James Kolanowski
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Comments (8) Equipment scheduled to operate on Museum Showcase Weekend
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Sunday, September 20th, 2009
All schedules and equipment subject to change without notice. Sunday, September 6. 2009Trolleyville CollectionThere has been much speculation about the Trolleyville collection and our interest in any of the cars in the collection. At the August 8th meeting, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to eight pieces of equipment, subject to successful fundraising. The primary emphasis for acquisitions will be Chicago Aurora & Elgin equipment, including both steel and wood cars and comprising six of the eight pieces of equipment approved for acquisition by the Board. Fundraising efforts have begun at the Museum and are now being extended to anyone interested in the preservation of this equipment at IRM. Repatriation is a buzzword in the museum community and we are hopeful that we can repatriate (bring home) this equipment to the Chicago area to operate it once again in the manner in which it used to run. Most of the equipment is operational and had been operated at Trolleyville prior to its move to downtown Cleveland. Acquisition of this equipment by IRM would be unique because of the "ready to run" condition and historic nature of the equipment and its relationship to the Chicago area. While we realize these are tough economic times, donations have started to come in and commitments of cash are being made by individuals for certain pieces of equipment. As October 1st is the deadline for submitting bids, any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate or pledge (please remember pledging is a contract) to this effort, send all contributions to IRM noting "Trolleyville cars" on the check memo line, or you can donate online using the following link: http://www3.irm.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=6 If you have any questions, please contact Nick Kallas, Executive Director, at nkallas@irm.org or call me at the museum at 815-923-4391 ext 402. Signed, Nick Kallas Monday, June 29. 2009Trolley Pageant - July 4thThe Illinois Railway Museum is presenting a new and improved trolley pageant for 2009. The pageant has moved from the slow and congested street car line to the open and photogenic mainline area. This year the pageant allows the Interurban to pose along side a traditional mid-western landscape. Equipment that cannot negotiate tight curvatures of the street car line, have a chance to participate in this years pageant. Electric Locomotives will be leading realistic freight trains of their time along with rolling stock sensitive to each background. The rare appearance of pantograph equipment such as the Illinois Central Electric MU "wicker baskets" and South Shore Line Interurban representing the south side of Chicago and Northwestern Indiana. Street cars line up as they did in down town Chicago and the Rapid transit fleet performs with quick de-acceleration and fast acceleration. The past pageant offered each piece of equipment to review while standing still, this year a number of pieces are selected to review during a run by. Certain trains that have been selected to run by will set the scene of the electric era that many have never had the chance to experience. This year on the 4th of July at IRM the videos come to life, the pictures come to life and memories along with stories are seen. Please support the Trolley Pageant and join us at the Illinois Railway Museum for a step back in time. Other attractions - Trolley Buses operate, Street Car Service and Mainline Electric and Diesel Trains operate, also enjoy the West End Jazz Band playing live. Additional information can be found on the IRM website at www.irm.org. Equipment scheduled to operate (subject to mechanical condition):
Thursday, June 11. 2009
Reminder of RPO Days - June 13th and ... Posted by James Kolanowski
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Comments (2) Reminder of RPO Days - June 13th and 14thJust a reminder that the Illinois Railway Museum will be making catches from the Coach Train this coming Saturday and Sunday (June 13 and 14, 2009) featuring former RPO (Railway Post Office) clerks all day Saturday and a portion of Sunday. Eight or more former clerks are expected to be on site with most on Saturday. Some will be at the Museum on Sunday through the morning. Many of these men will be making their first catches from a moving RPO for the first time in over 40 years. Thursday, May 28. 2009
RPO Days - June 13th and 14th Posted by James Kolanowski
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Mon, 06-17-2013 09:50
Wish I could be there to help.
Fri, 06-14-2013 16:50
Matthew, Any special event is the decision of the museum Board. My personal opinion is that it is likely that there would be a special event to [...]
Thu, 06-13-2013 18:33
Hi, I have a question, if or when she is restored and back up and running this or next year. Will their be a special event set up for the return of [...]
Tue, 06-11-2013 22:36
The whistle 1630 wore for a while that you're thinking of was a Frisco 6 chime donated by a former member of the steam shop. It was on it a few times [...]
Tue, 06-11-2013 18:03
You are talking here about something well before my time !. I have not seen her with anything other than the whistle she now carries. If she [...]
Mon, 06-10-2013 16:17
i'm curious here. Will 1630 ever wear the ATSF 6 chime she had on for a while? Better defines her, I love the deep whistle she has now but the higher [...]
Sat, 06-08-2013 15:15
Many many many many many thanks for getting the Spaulding webcam working!!!!!
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:55
The donation was to the museum as a whole. How it is used and whether any comes to steam department projects will be the decision of the museum [...]
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:53
Basically the plan is "ONLY" reassembly. As far as we know she is is reasonable mechanical shape. The big mechanical problem that stopped her (slack [...]
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:28
Nigel I read you guys got a one million dollar check donation!!! Will this be used to finish 1630 ,428, 5 and get started on the others next in line?
Fri, 06-07-2013 16:16
So does 1630 basically only need reassembly? With the boiler in particular. Does her tender or running gear need any work before she's ready for the [...]
Fri, 06-07-2013 12:00
Hello.. The voltage we are using and presumed the RR also used is 120 vac. The system is a little unique because the lite bulbs are each 60 volts. [...]