for those that browse here but not on the IRMlist
the car, as reported elsewhere is on the turntable lead
it will be on a flat car for a while as we await the arrival of the other cars, and then we will bring cranes to do all three cars at once.
Nick is off to the west coast later this week, during which trip he plans to go to Denver and expedite the movement of the baggage car.
In addition, we need to get Olympus home, as that is the wheelset we will use under Silver Pony
Now for the update of the weekend.
First, a lot of thanks to all the folks that helped get it in to the museum Saturday, Tom and Frank from Track, Jamie driving, Danny lifting wire, several others I am sure.
Thank you all for the assist.
Next.
The car has made progress in its preparation.
The one window that was completely out of the car has been reinstalled.
Yes its broken, but its there and will keep critters and weather out of the car.
Next I have gotten the car to “wake up”’ as well. ‘
The electrical system appear to be in reasonably good shape, and by nightfall, the interior incandescent lights were on, so a few of our friends could get a first good look at the car.
With one more long day, I think I can get the flourescent l;ights on too.
The car is similar in design to Silver ridge, so I pretty much knew what diagnostics I needed to do, and then power up the car.
Third,
please everyone remember that the car will still need a lot of donors.
Every window in the car is broken. and I think $300-350 each is what it will take to fix.
Not to mention the one curved dome piece, which others have said will be $1000 or so for one frame.
Fourth, for our local volunteers and close supporters
I will be at IRM next Saturday, so folks can come see the car, but NOT next Sunday, as I have to work.
Finally for tonight.
I was naughty and could not get my camera to cooperate, so I don’t have any new pictures.
I hope to solve that problem Wednesday,
Comments
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 [...]