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Sunday, February 23. 2020Rotary Update
I am excited to provide an update on one of the major ongoing projects in the steam department, the restoration of Union Pacific Rotary Snowplow 900075. This fall, project leader Jeff Calendine and steam department volunteers separated the tender from the rotary snowplow and prepared it for painting. The tender then went to the diesel shop, where Jamie Kolanowski and other diesel department volunteers worked their magic, yielding the flawless paint job seen here.
 The snow plow being prepared for painting this fall.  Looking sharp!  As the Army switcher shows, this is no small tender.  Check out those stripes! Although this is a major step forward on this project, Jeff informs me that funds are still needed to replace the windows and moldings removed when the plow was retired and to renew the hoses that connect the rotary snowplow to its tender. And, of course, donations are needed to ensure that this project has indoor track space so that this amazing restoration will remain in excellent condition decades into the future. Donations to this project can be made at https://www.irm.org/donations/rotary-snow-plow/. |
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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 [...]
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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.
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Nice to see 428's cab back on. Looking forward to when it is operable!
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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
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