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Tuesday, May 28. 2013RI coaches.... Whats up!?
About a month and a half ago the cleaning crew came out and took on the job of cleaning the Rock fleet. Unfortunately, RI 2571 was unavailable for it was inside barn 11 The three that were cleaned were 2555,2602, and 2582. Thanks to all for making the added effort. YOU all did a fine job. The cars had not been touched in about six months. You can imagine the dirt and debri that was in and around the seats, the walls and doors. Another chore that was completed was that of wiping and cleaning the 26 ceiling globes in each car. They certainly needed it. Thanks to all who participated.
 Harold is enjoying the view  washing windows and seat cushions  It cold but at least everyone is still smiling Tuesday, May 28. 2013CGW X38 Update - May 25, 2013 Priming Paul Cronin is priming the many new boards for the interior lining, cut and sized in the shop last Wednesday.  The Flanger It did not matter that the skies were gray and promised some drizzle. Ray Pollice is sheltered from it as he operates a needle scaler attacking the flanger blade.  Will It Fit Over the winter season we constructed two new doors for the plow. Victor Humphreys and Jim Leonard are checking to see how it fits.  Yes It Does There were a few trims and cuts to perfect the door into the opening, but minor really, in the scheme of things. Victor and Jim hoisted it up into the plow body more than once and here are enjoying the view out the window. Tuesday, May 28. 2013Wood Shop Update - May 27, 2013
FLASH - We interrupt our regularly scheduled report to bring you this late breaking news. On May 27, 2013 the Chicago and West Towns 141 electric trolley car entered regular public service at the Illinois Railway Museum. The car ran well on our car line route, carrying capacity riders to the delight of our visitors and members alike. The car last ran under its own power in 1947 and represents decades of work by our volunteers and staff alike. FRANK SIRINEK led the project and ROD TURNER, the Electric Car Department Curator, invested time and money, the support of the crew of mechanics, electricians, and restorationists to make this possible. I am sure you will see more news and pics of this event in coming days. Back to your regular programming.
The table saw being restored for use in the woodshop is making progress. Here is the restored quadrant - miter gauge mounted on the sliding table.
Rich Witt is carefully taking measurements and making a working drawing to construct a set of replica FIRST AID BOXES for our CA&E cars.
John Faulhaber is priming many new panels and parts made for our Cleveland Transit System 4223 PCC car.
Bill Peterson is using a new paint stripper to remove years of finish on the curved steel panels that once held ad cards in the 4223, while new Board member Norm Krentel looks on.
After the paint stripper is done, Bill Peterson cleaned the remnants down to bare steel with a power wire brush. It was not too cold so Bill moved outdoors for this messy step.
Paul Cronin, Bob Kutella, and Rich Witt are working on the last set of old ceiling light panels from the 4223. These old fixtures are well and truly mounted with very rusty hardware that fought well for every screw removed.
Eric Lorenz pulls out the old rubber gasket that runs along the bottom of each window sash. Amazing that we were able to source new material. It does not go in easily but many more were completed.
And the results speak for themselves in this view of the front half of the right side of the 4223.
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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 [...]