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Monday, November 10. 2008ME 28 Update - November 9, 2008We have not updated this entry for awhile, but rest assured the work goes on.  Inside the Car Norm Krentel and Ray Schmid are in the baggage section struggling with a blank to cover the opening after removal of one of the baggage doors.  What Do we Save In the shop, Victor Humphreys is examining the south baggage door to determine repairs or replacemnt. Monday, November 10. 2008Woodshop Update November 9, 2008 Victor is checking the dry fit of a new window Victor Humphreys is seen checking the dry fit of a new window for caboose IC 9792. We are planning to construct a full set of 8 new windows this winter in the shop.  Wayne is constructing a mockup of a belt guard Wayne Baksic is constructing a wood strip mockup of a guard for the belt area of our new (circa 1882) molder. There are several flapping leather belts and the geometry is complex, so we thought it worth the time to make a mockup. |
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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 [...]