Passenger Car Department

Entries from August 2015

Friday, August 21. 2015

The Dover Stairt in the sunlight Posted by Roger Kramer in New York Central - DOVER STRAIT at 10:33

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The Dover Stairt in the sunlight

You haven't seen the Dover Strait outside for a long time! That's about to change. Last week we moved it outside along with the L&N 2726 to do an inspection to determine the status of its air brake system. Paul and I found an air leak inside the Pullman and will repair it as soon as time permits We would like to run it for either Labor day weekend and/or railfan weekend. It and the 2726 will make a good looking consist.

The Dover in the lat afternoon shadow

The Dover willook even better once will polish the sleepers exterior.

In the mean time enjoy the shots taken in the sun. Sorry about the scaffold shot. Sure is a good looking two car consist. We are making progress inspecting and repairing passenger cars that have not seen the light of day for a long time. Our aim is to repair and run them on our main for all to enjoy!

In the scaffold but it still shows up nicely.

We are slowly cleaning the interior. This past Wednesday Loraine Bixler swept the floor and dusted and cleaned the years of dirt off the walls and windows sills on the entire car. The Dover Straits restricted fund needs your help!! Thanks Roger

Tuesday, August 18. 2015

The "Beaver" is on the move! Posted by Roger Kramer in Passenger Car Department at 08:24

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The "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

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