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
Mon, 09-08-2025 08:22
Good job on the Burlington Nortern 9976. OK.
Tue, 08-12-2025 12:56
No new news that I have heard of thus far.
Tue, 08-12-2025 12:53
I'll also be doing another update on it soon. Keep en eye out for that.
Tue, 08-12-2025 12:47
A little work was done to it for Diesel Days this year. You'll see photos floating around for the temporary short term job that was done to make it [...]
Wed, 08-06-2025 13:01
Is steam car CN 15444 going to be coming to museum several times it was to be moved to muesum
Sat, 07-19-2025 18:56
Yeah, sadly it's still there as of 7/19/2025
Thu, 06-12-2025 19:14
Its been 14 years guys, where is the unit? Like really? Did you guys misplace it? Or are repairs taking that long? At this point be might we will have [...]
Wed, 04-09-2025 17:40
Jamie Thanks for the update. She's gonna shine like every thing else you guys do! Smeds
Thu, 03-06-2025 16:28
Yes, there is a wye. Those two have been MU'ed on diesel days a year or two ago.
Wed, 03-05-2025 14:04
7009 number boards look good. Is there a way to turn a locomotive around at IRM? In case you ever had a mind to connect 7009 and 6847?
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...