Barn 15? I know it is way too early to ask, but where would Barn 15 go? Also, I just found out about the ex-IC Highliners you just acquirred. I hope I can ride in them next summer.
Hello Matt Well, it would be built nexy to barn 14. Not speaking for car dept but they will take a lot of work to make them operational. We have other more pressing issues at the moment!
But of course. This is a very big museum, it seems like work never stops up there. It takes a lot of time, stamina, and money to at least keep things looking presentable, and that's not always easy. But the work that gets done pays off.
Regardless, I do plan to come up there some time next summer. The possibility of the Shay returning next summer excites me. With 1630 and the Shay up and running, the steam department will be able to focus on Union Pacific 428.
what will be the focus on in terms of grounds projects after barn 15? will funding start for a roundhouse? or will time and money be devoted mainly towards the main street project?
Hello Lucas Wow, you are really looking into the crystal ball. I have know idea what may come next. We are still focusing on building barns13&14 Maybe, If someone gives us 10 million dollars we would not hesitate to built all three. Know anyone w/ that generosity? Roger
Congratulations on getting more protective space for the collection. Two questions: Is there enough clearance in one or the other new barns to allow inside storage for the CNW and IC bi-levels? Or will that be the next barn? Second question, probably a rookie question, but I've noticed that IRM generally seems to use a smaller ballast rock than I typically see on the mainlines around Chicago. What drives ballast rock size?
Hello Patrick The CNW Bi levels will be stored inside but the IC liners will wait until the barn 15 is built. Send in your money for barn 15! Thanks Roger
Patrick,
We still use the common 2" to 2-1/2" crushed angular rock that the larger railroads use. These yards, 13 and 14, were constructed using that size rock. What you are seeing is the capping material of a 3/4" stone typically used by paving and concrete contractors that can be more easily graded flat. This allows a more uniform walkway to be placed and also gives our contractors a flatter surface to work on.
Very nice to the addition at the museum. It is impressive to see all the growth in a well run museum. I work in silvis Il and see so many possibilities sitting at the old rock shops.
uestion has anyone approached the cp rail about the last remaining ex milwaukee gp 40? Rumors are swirling aboUT its fate. As an ex soo employee I hope itq
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