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Sunday, July 27. 2008ATSF 1400 update 7/26/2008 and 7/27/2008
July 26, 2008
I have not gotten many pics although the work is continuing, including on restoration of one of the end doors.  Buzz still knows how to use hand tools Here Buzz Morissette is planing some new trim stock he manufactured today in the wood shop. July 27, 2008  John seems to LIKE needlechipping Please welcome new volunteer, John Baletto, who has spent several days recently 'having fun' with the crew at IRM. Here John is running a needle chipper helping to remove paint and bring new life to the caboose railings from this car. Sunday, July 27. 2008UTLX 17222 Update July 26, 2008 Starr Family The entire Starr family (l to r) Marilynn, Tom, and Eric, worked on new running boards for our UTLX 17222 tank car. They are cut and ready to be installed next, and the car is close to being ready for the final coat of black paint. Sunday, July 27. 2008Union Tank Car Company 17222 Tank CarI am going to try to create a new entry here for an ongoing project of the Freight Car Department. This is one of our iconic more or less 'standard' tank cars - and we once had at least three more of these, although they have gone on to other uses on the IRM property. We have already invested a lot of time and money on this project, having contracted out the initial sandblasting, priming, and painting. Expenses remain and then there is the need for additional donations to protect this car (and our work) by displaying it under roof in one of our buildings. If you want to see this 8000 gallon beauty complete and in running condition, your generous donation will be appreciated - send to: Illinois Railway MuseumPO Box 427 Union, IL 60180 and mark your donation for fund R17222. THANKS!  UTLX 17222 This tank car is more or less typical of the tens of thousands of such cars that have all disappeared from the rail scene. It is a single shell car, non insulated and without heating coils - the type used to carry petroleum and such products ranging from fuel to lubricating oil. Fans - here is the ROSTER info for this piece of equipment. PLEASE NOTE: The on line roster has some 'errors and omissions' requiring updating. Below is the correct info from the original Certificate of Construction for this car. Ordered by Union Tank Car Co Company Built date - 6/37 Capacity - 8211 gallons Builder - American Car & Foundry - - Lot 1625 Number of cars in this order - 800 from 17000 to 17999  Builders Photo Here is copy of the ACF Builder's Photo for the series of cars that includes our 17222! Continue reading "Union Tank Car Company 17222 Tank Car" |
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Fri, 03-29-2024 21:26
We're slackers and spend more time working on the equipment in the shop than keeping all you readers updated. We'll work on it, but I'm sure updates [...]
Thu, 03-14-2024 08:02
What happened to the Department Blog? It's been over 2 years and I still regularly check for updates, but nothing comes...
Mon, 12-27-2021 16:28
Happy New Year to all the Departments at the Illinois railway Museum! Thanks for all the good work you do in railroad preservation. Ted Miles, [...]
Wed, 10-13-2021 13:33
Was the CB&Q 1309 every transported to IRM?I’ve been reading old issues of Rail&Wire and the car was mentioned several times.
Mon, 06-07-2021 22:40
I was wondering if in the model layout display what scale would you guys be using and would you be displaying model train history as well? Just [...]
Wed, 06-02-2021 17:27
Nice to see 428's cab back on. Looking forward to when it is operable!
Tue, 06-01-2021 16:47
I hope the work will continue on the UP #428. Now that they are the museum's connection to the national railroad network; she would be very [...]
Sat, 04-17-2021 23:07
What is the status of 126, the Milwaukee Buffet car that is in S. Dakota? Any guess on when or if it will get to IRM?
Wed, 04-14-2021 21:09
Perhaps it is time to scrap the remains of the c, B & Q 7128 to make room for the Villa Real. Ted miles, IRM member
Wed, 04-14-2021 15:26
Hi IRM my name is Jason and I was wonder If you guys would be willing to save a CN Dash8-40cm they are currently being retired by CN and being [...]
Fri, 04-09-2021 19:56
Bear in mind that the Nebraska Zephyr is an articulated train set, so cars cannot be inserted at will. Although cars and/or a second engine could be [...]
Wed, 03-31-2021 11:37
I believe Silver Pony is currently on the back burner, and has been put into storage in one of the barns. The car needs a lot of work done to it's [...]