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Thursday, September 25. 2014Showcase Weekend Passenger Car Department UpdateSaturday, September 20, 2014: Jim Windmeier power washed the caboose-end vestibule of the 1st Exhibit Car in Yard 5 while Kevin Kriebs continued sanding the exterior of the 1st Exhibit Car. Jon Habegger was at his station inside the Exhibit Car greeting visitors and answering questions. Shelly Vanderschaegen and Mark Gellman assisted Michael McCraren with his class reunion getogether in the Birmingham. They wrapped up the party around 5:00 PM. Other Saturday visitors included Kevin Brown who stopped by with some cookies.  Mark Gellman helping out with the reunion gathering - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Birmingham Diner setup for the reunion gathering - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Railroad china and glassware on display for the reunion - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Michael McCraren (3rd on left) with his class reunion in the Birmingham - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen Sunday, September 21, 2014: Ray Mormann, Mark Gellman, Michael Baksic and Jeff Calendine removed the air conditioners in the streamliner cars which took all day. Shelly cleaned in the Ely and took some photos.  Streamliner car air conditioner as it was - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Ray Mormann helping to remove air conditioners - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Michael Baksic stands on the fork lift platform - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Michael Baksic pulling out one of the AC units - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Jeff Calendine at the fork lift controls for AC removal - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen John McKelvey replaced and stitched padding for a chair from the Santa Fe Lounge Car.  John McKelvey with material from a Santa Fe Lounge Car seat - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen Sunday lunch visitors in the Birmingham included Susan Stepek, her son David, and Nick Kallas. After lunch Gwyn Stupar stopped by and David crushed cans and showed off his new Thomas cars.  David Stepek displaying his newest Thomas cars - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen  Susan Stepek behind her camera - Photo by Shelly Vanderschaegen |
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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 [...]