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Thursday, October 22. 2009UP 3786 Caboose Update - October 21, 2009All the comforts of home department - -  Lamp and Sink The kerosene lamp and wash basin grace one end. Another lamp has been installed for lighting the other end.  Flares and Fusees The original boxes have been replaced for these items.  Hot Box? Instructions are thoughtfully provided for action in the case of an overheated journal bearing.  Cupola Brakes The cupola area has a brake valve and controls for the crewman to stop the train if a problem is noted form his lofty observation post. Thursday, October 22. 2009Barn 4 Addition - October 21, 2009Work continues to show progress on the new addition to Barn 4. Amazing how fast things go when you can throw some money at a project!  Framing The framing is taking shape quickly.  West End The west end is being framed in showing the opening for the planned large door. Thursday, October 22. 2009CRT 1268 Update - October 21, 2009Many thanks to Kirk Warner for supplying pictures taken showing progress on several different projects as of this date. These may be the last for a while as Kirk should now be on his way to sunny Florida for the winter!  New Canvas Tim Peters continues to show remarkable perseverance and progress on a difficult job. Here you see new canvas being draped over one of the hip roof sections.  Installation Finished Now the canvas has been stretched, trimmed, and tacked down. Painting it will likely wait for the return of warmer weather. |
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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 [...]