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Tuesday, November 13. 2012Barn Fodder - Follow UpHere are some historic photos of CNW wood bodied cabooses. Not our car, but similar so you can clearly see the what could be done if we manage to save this in the next barn.  Library of Congress Collection/Jack Delano Photo  Library of Congress Collection/Jack Delano Photo It is easy to see how magnificent our caboose could be if it were to see a restoration. But first things first. We need to get funding to the level where this car could make its subscription price and be assured protection under roof for the future. Can we make this happen? Fund R10494 You all probably see many pleas begging for support for the next Barn on this site and on other web sites. I also support those efforts particularly those to protect our Electric Cars. Find RISWEC. In case any of you are wondering and are dyed in the wool passenger car fans, there are efforts to save other cars and place them in the next Barn. I have not heard much from the Passenger Car Department but in looking at fund balances, the ONE car that is closest to being funded is our rare Canadian National 24 duplex roomette sleeper, the INGRAMPORT. Fund RINGRA Illinois Railway Museum Box 427 Union IL 60180
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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 [...]