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Wednesday, December 23. 2020

Coach Department update December 2020 Posted by Roger Kramer in Passenger Car Department at 12:14

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Coach Department update December 2020

Here is a preview of some events and progress associated with the passenger department in the last 6 months.

Both buffers were installed on the IC 3345.

All new windows were installed in the Milwaukee 649.

Installation of more windows into GBW 109.

More interior parts install in the Pawnee.

Mt Harvard car body was all surfaced prepped and primed.

John Mc Loughlin all eight sections were painted after a year long restoration project.

Dover Strait interiors received major accomplishment .

I hope you will continue to follow the Passenger Coach Department as it makes more progress in 2021. Please consider making a year end contribution and designate it to any of the specific projects shown above. I would like to Wish each and every one of you a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday and a Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone that volunteered their time and contributed funds towards any of the coach department projects. Regards Roger Kramer.

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Thomas about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
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Roger Kramer about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
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Ethan Armitage about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
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How is the UP 428 Steam locomotive engine is most done being fixed. OK Roger.

Roger Kramer about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
Sun, 02-21-2021 13:18
Hello Max The answer is Yes, the Dover will be used along with our other Pullman cars only in special event operations. When not in use [...]

Roger Kramer about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:30
Hello Jim We will be operating the Dover this year depending upon its mechanical condition. I hope to use the car in display venue as well as in [...]

Roger Kramer about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:24
Hello Kirk Hello, Yes the Dover is now in great shape. There are a couple of little projects to accomplish when the weather changes. I am [...]

Max about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
Sat, 02-20-2021 18:55
Will the DOVER STRAIT be operational for Museum trips

Jim Kucharski about Dover Strait Progress Part Three
Sat, 02-20-2021 17:06
I’m really impressed with the wonderful job your volunteers are doing to restore this historic passenger car. Once the restoration is complete, does [...]