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Monday, March 15. 2010Wood Shop Update - March 14, 2020 Ray Schmid Photo I did not get a chance to snap any pics Sunday but here is shot shared by Ray Schmid. Bob Sundelin is removing some new batten molding from the shaper while I am at the power feeder controls. Sunday was spent fine tuning the fences and guides for producing this stock as one of the next shop projects. Next, here are some photos submitted by Gwyn Stupar.  Batten Here is a side by side comparison of the new molding manufactured in our wood shop compared to the circa late 1800's stock found on our depot.  Fencing We have an amazing collection of restored and working machines in the wood shop. But the key is to 'outsmart' them using fences, jigs, and other aids. We ran off some test battens on Saturday and decided we could do better. So, here I am hoveling out some wood on the back of the shaper fence (also made by us) to be able to tweak it just a bit.  Hardware Not exactly a picture of anyone making sawdust, but Tim Peters is continuing the restoration work on CRT 1268. Here, he is cleaning some hardware and linkage for operating the clerestory windows. |
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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 [...]