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Tuesday, August 18. 2015The "Beaver" is on the move!Holy Mackerel!! Yes, the Silver Beaver is on the move but has not arrived at Irm, yet! For all of you who say "WHAT is that? Its a Budd stainless fluted baggage car that we have acquired for the museums other "silver train" Yes, it also will fit well with our prized Zephyr. The car was moved from storage and serviced for the move by a railroad service contractor. In-other-words we spent a lot of money to get it road worthy. But its well worth the money! Its going to move on it own wheels! All you rail fans...watch for it! Here is the problem! The total for all labor and parts used was in excess of $2,700. For instance the "bag" was air tested, cots, had installed all 10 new disc brake pads, installed aluminum on open window and painted grab irons steps and cut levels! Now the coach dept is asking for your help to defray these costs. Having only $900 in its restricted fund you can see our needs. Please donate to the Silver Beaver Fund. And BTW why not send some$ in for our dome, The Silver Pony. We are finalizing some plans for that car as well. Thanks Roger Tuesday, August 18. 2015How do you construct a large barn wall? PHOTO  The crews have literally spaced each column almost into the H bracket  The lift machine to be used to position each wall section in place  The entire length of the barn has been assembled on the ground waiting for insertion  Another view facing westward  Here is the skeleton of the framing all set to be lifted and installed in the H brackets |
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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 [...]