In December of 2012 work started on the 2nd Exhibit car in Yard 5. Thanks goes to Max Tyms for getting electricity functional in the car, then Jerry got the heat going properly so that work could continue through the winter. Ray Mormann and Mike Baksic got lights going; they took out the old track lighting and put in some new track lighting and can lighting. Winter work done by Jon Habegger, Shelly Vanderschaegen, Mike, Wayne, Ray, and Mark includes patching then sanding and feathering the walls. Wayne Baksic and Mark Gellman installed the corner molding and other trim. Mike and Ray modified the TV cabinet area to accommodate newer equipment. While still sanding, outlets were modified for visitor safety.
Most of the sanding is now done so the car has been cleared of debris. Between the two cars there is a gap, Wayne made a platform for visitor safety.
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...