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Friday, February 28. 20142612 forward developments.... Feb 19 and 22Wednesday, February 19th was relatively warm day and the following Saturday was cold. We had the propane heaters on both days to keep Gary and I warm and comfy. In spite of the cold weather, we were productive inside. Gary and I continued our planning for the 3 panel installation by drilling each steel panel with forty-five holes and then test fitting each panel into position. It does not sound like much but the planning and fitting is very important for the eventually out come. You want to plot the holes in the correct space and drill them only once. What's the old saying...measure twice...cut once. That's what we did. Gary and I must have moved those panels back and forth about 4 or 5 times before we decided to drill the holes. We are finally at the point of fitting, installing and tapping some one hundred 1/4-20 slotted round head screws back into the frame. Its a time consuming job and there was talk about an easier way but restoring an artifact does take time.  Gary painting window sill frame It was warm enough to paint Look no coat  Heres the second of four test fits.  Picture of me holding the panels in place I think this might make it  In place with C-clamps holding the 3 panels in place  Mark Hoffman and Kevin Brown stopped by to view our progress. The two conductors were wondering if the coach will be ready for this service this year? In the middle is Gary Sherman. He gave them a positive, YES.  This view is of Gary scraping off old paint on the ceiling.
 Heres Jane helping us with the ceiling
 Remember the painted frames in my basement, three weeks ago?  Now the pictures of all 16 frames with installed glass ready for installation into 2612 Believe it or not... 15 days till Spring!! In order to met our goal I would like to ask for a couple of new volunteers to assist us in our efforts. You can call at the museum and leave a message for me in the office or just show up on any Wednesday or Saturday. We generally have a good time and when you travel home at night you feel certain that you helped accomplished something. Hope to see you in back of barn 3 Thanks Roger Kramer Tuesday, February 25. 2014February 22nd, A Beautiful Sunny (but cold) DayShelly Vanderschaegen helped Kevin Kriebs get things ready to continue to prime the vesibule between the two Exhibit cars. Then Kevin began priming. Ray Mormann and Mark Gellman changed out a 250 volt plug on the Loch Sloy so they had power at 9 am.  Kevin Kriebs applying primer in the vestibule between the Exhibit Cars 2/22/14  Vestibule door primed by Kevin on 2/22/14 Jon Habegger and Mark started working on the barrier to go in front of the Union Station sign in the first Exhibit Car. We don't want anyone to touch the original sign as that would likely cause damage to the artifact or to people.  Jon Habegger and Mark Gellman testing barrier ideas  Mark cutting wood for the barrier in the 1st Exhibit Car  Jon and Mark fabricating a barrier to protect an artifact  Jon captured this shot of the barrier progress Before lunch Kevin primed one side of the vestibule closet door. Right before the end of the day's work, Shelly primed the other side of the door.  Kevin priming the vestibule closet door After lunch Ray and Michael Baksic worked on the kitchen floor area in the Birmingham. There is a bit of a step which needs to be fabricated in stainless steel and they were measuring carefully to get it right. Shelly was working with Goof Off taking stickers off of plexiglass and cleaning the 2nd Exhibit Car baseboards.  Shelly Vanderschaegen cleaning Plexiglas with Goof Off Michael McCraren was working again in the Pacific Peak on Saturday, February 21st. Mark Hoffman worked in the Passenger Car Department on Sunday. Jon Habegger took two outdoor pictures of Yard 5 to share. Blue skies and snow to spare. Yard 5 shot from Jon Habegger on 2/22/14  Jon also captured the RDC in Yard 5 A big thank you to Kevin Brown who brought cookies and soda pop for the snack bar in the Birmingham and who has provided such things in the past. Donations of soda and packaged goodies, chips, candies, etc., are always appreciated. The Department also wants to thank all contributors who have made generous donations to the Passenger Car Department. We can't do it all without your help!!  Thanks for all your help! Blog updates contributed by Pauline Trabert with lots of help from Shelly Vanderschaegen.  The nimble fingers of Pauline Trabert Saturday, February 22. 2014February 16th - Another Fun and Snowy Day at IRMThe day started as Curater Michael Baksic epoxied the vestibule closet door in the 2nd Exhibit Car. Previously Shelly had epoxied and sanded half of the door. Shelly took all the photos today except those attributed to others.  Mike Baksic applying epoxy to the vestibule closet door While the vestibule closet door dried, Kevin Kriebs began priming the vestibule between Exhibit Cars 1 and 2.  Kevin Kriebs applying primer to ceiling in the vestibule between the Exhibit Cars  Kevin applying primer to walls in the vestibule Jon Habegger helped Shelly Vanderschaegen put picture frames together while Mark Gellman and Michael Baksic sanded the vestibule closet door after it was dry.  Mike and Mark Gellman sanding the vestibule closet door Later Michael, Ray Mormann and Mark went through the Birmingham diner fixing tables that had missing screws, needed to be tightened, etc. They brought a table top to Shelly to epoxy the edges and Michael also applied epoxy to a table top.  Mike applies epoxy to a Birmingham table while Jon Habegger looks on Lunch in the Birmingham was almost back to normal with humor and many smiling faces.  Lunch in the Birminham with Jon, Michael McCraren, Mark, Kevin, Ray Mormann, and Mike Baksic Michael McCraren continued his work in the Pacific Peak. He reports that he is getting close to priming. Michael took some photos of the snowfall that day and you can see the mounds of previous snow that had piled up. Mark Gellman also captured a snow picture to post.  Taken 2/16/14 from the steam lead looking at the door leading into Barn 9 from Mike McCraren  Looking south towards barns 7 and 8 on 2/16/14 from Mike McCraren  Looking east on 2/16/14 towards Electric Park from Mike McCraren  Looking north toward the station with a 10 ft pile of snow by Barn 3 on 2/16/14 from Mike McCraren  Snow pile at museum entrance 2/16/14 from Mark Gellman After lunch Kevin was priming the vestibule again but discovered that condensation had formed a layer of ice so that was the end of the work day.  After lunch Kevin was priming the vestibule again  Kevin encountered a winter priming problem  Condensation formed ice inside the vestibule |
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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...
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 [...]