Freight Car Department

Thanks to Merrill Price who has allowed us to share this dramatic photo with you.

 

 

It must have been a rough ride for the crew near Marshalltown, Iowa that day.  This is a sister of our Russell plow, lettered CGW 4057.  Note that the left wing of the plow is fully extended as it came to rest.  I wonder where the track and right of way are, under all that snow?

 

So, are you ready for winter?  We are working to keep busy on the plow project this winter in our wood shop.  The goal is to make eleven new windows (five different designs) and two new doors for the X 38.  Of course that means we will have to purchase a substantial amount of hardwood lumber as the raw material, as well as resorcinol glue, primer, paint, and glass.  You may help us out here with a donation to fund R X38. 

 

AND - - You may now donate on line to this project

http://www3.irm.org/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6&products_id=1989

Thanks,

 

 

The crew of the X 38 project.