Illinois Railway Museum Blog

For all of us at Irm who have been patiently waiting  for the construction of  barns 13 and 14.    Your wait is over.    The construction began August 4th, 2015.   Thanks to Dave Diamond for all his planning and Hard Work.  Now its paying off.    Tuesday, the crew of eight worked till about 7:30 PM drilling and setting the column support brackets.   Here is the photo progress from yesterday, August 5.  As you can see they are moving right along.  Well, this is how our barns will be constructed.  Quite exciting!   I know many of you have been patiently waiting for this day. We will keep you informed of all the progress. If you get a chance to visit Irm in the next month by-all-means do so because this is one massive construction project! And its finally here! Thanks again to Dave and his Buildings and Grounds Crew.   These two barns are being constructed because, You, the members and friends of the Illinois Railway Museum have so generously donated to this worthy project.   Thank You.      Here's another idea for everyone.  Lets, today, start a new fund and begin donating to the next new barn, barn 15.  It again will take some time to build the fund but remember tomorrow is the future so we must plan for it.  You now can see  the results of all this planing.  Send in your donations.    We can start the next barn soon.     Thanks          Roger