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Monday, January 9. 2012Wood Shop Update - Jamuary 7-8, 2012 Between the Doors We found Bill Wulfert working in the shop area known as TIM PETER"S RAPID TRANSIT department, and caught him off guard looking between some CRT 1797 doors that have been restored and look about ready to go back on the car.  Windows Of course, windows seem to be a perennial topic or theme of ongoing work. Jon Fenlaciki worked on additional windows he is restoring for Chicago Aurora & Elgin 451. He has done MANY, MANY of these and the end is in sight!  Windows You guessed it! More window work as Ray Schmid works on another coat of clear varnish for two restored sash to be installed in Michigan Electric 28.  Truck Work Jeff Brady has been working on the truck rebuilding for one of our TMS project cars, Milwaukee Electric 972. More disassembly work in almost infinite detail reveals that pins and bushings need to be renewed. These are hardened sleeves and - er - pins that join things like levers and castings which need to move freely in the completed truck assembly. Brake rigging is an example. Monday, January 9. 2012New Observation Car...MILW Lake City LAKE CITY There has been a question about pics in the Passenger Car Gallery concerning a MILW parlor car. Here's the information. Yes, IRM has acquired by donation a 1915 Observation 6-section sleeper. It was rebuilt and restored by a gentleman in Wisconsin. More information will be forthcoming in a future article in Rail and Wire. Donations are needed to move this BEAUTY. Make you check out to the "Lake City." This obs is, indeed, worth your consideration. Roger Monday, January 9. 2012CTS 4223 Update - January 7, 2012A lot got done on Saturday, things which have seen a lot of prep work and give great results.  Window Work Alex Randow is cleaning the aluminum frames of side windows for the car, assisted by Nancy Ring. This work is tedious but gives a great sense of accomplishment when viewing the transformation. After cleaning, Alex applied some clear coat finish to help prolong their clean appearance over time.  Wiring Eric Lorenz worked on cleaning and rewiring the three bulb housings for the dash lights, to be mounted on the front of the car.  Headlight Headaches Alex Randow worked in front of the car, positioning and adjusting the headlight. And at this same time - - -  Headlight Headaches Eric Lorenz was inside the car lodged under the front dash, reaching in yet another convenient spot. He is then locking the light in the position which Alex is holding from the outside. I guess labor was cheap since many seemingly simple tasks require at least four hands to accomplish.  Dashed And by days end here is one of the completed dash light assemblies mounted on the car. This is one of those small items that really improves the look. Before Thanksgiving we had thirty or so items for painting which we hoped to install on the car over the winter. These intrepid volunteers have less than a handful remaining to be done. |
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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 [...]