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SARM Volunteer
Hello Everyone,
While I was up in Illinois visiting my ailing grandfather (see other thread) I was able to visit the museum I volunteer at (Monticello Railway Museum).
I thought I would update you on some things out there. Yes, I do have friends interested in this place on here.
First off;
For SR6900, Update on Southern #401;
401's completion date has been delayed again,(2010) but steady progress is being made. The tender is being painted this month.
Now the part for SR6900...
As you have made clear before, 401 does indeed burn oil. However the reasons are;
*Kindness to our neighbors: Coal is makes a bigger mess as per the fact that we have homes within 10ft of our tracks in Monticello. Coal is far and expensive in our area.
Wabash #1189
1189 saw a great start this weekend as it was our main locomotive and she ran well. She also lead the NS Safety special to Decatur in December.
Canadian National #6789
6789 has run into problems. On the way back from Decatur the turbo-charger blew inside of it. 6789 spewed oil all the way back to Monticello, and she is even an ALCo! Th e body is covered in black oil and grease.
Guess who washes locomotives out there?
Illinois Central #8733
Has been stored during the winter. She should be in service by June.
Milwaukee Road #1649
1649 saw her first run on a charter train this weekend.
She ran well and put on a good show!
News at MRM.
As most of my friends here know, the museum has suffered quite a bit of vandalism the last coulpe of months. The museum has some fingers pointed but we are not 100% sure who has been doing it, I know almost for a fact who did it but I'm to discreet to say who. We have had windows broke on cars and the depots.
We also had several cars broken into.
Some things stolen.
We have not had too much trouble lately though.
In other news, Polar Express was a big hit!
Come out sometime and join us! I'd love to meet you, just PM me.
Woody
While I was up in Illinois visiting my ailing grandfather (see other thread) I was able to visit the museum I volunteer at (Monticello Railway Museum).
I thought I would update you on some things out there. Yes, I do have friends interested in this place on here.
First off;
For SR6900, Update on Southern #401;
401's completion date has been delayed again,(2010) but steady progress is being made. The tender is being painted this month.
Now the part for SR6900...
As you have made clear before, 401 does indeed burn oil. However the reasons are;
*Kindness to our neighbors: Coal is makes a bigger mess as per the fact that we have homes within 10ft of our tracks in Monticello. Coal is far and expensive in our area.
Wabash #1189
1189 saw a great start this weekend as it was our main locomotive and she ran well. She also lead the NS Safety special to Decatur in December.
Canadian National #6789
6789 has run into problems. On the way back from Decatur the turbo-charger blew inside of it. 6789 spewed oil all the way back to Monticello, and she is even an ALCo! Th e body is covered in black oil and grease.
Guess who washes locomotives out there?
Illinois Central #8733
Has been stored during the winter. She should be in service by June.
Milwaukee Road #1649
1649 saw her first run on a charter train this weekend.
She ran well and put on a good show!
News at MRM.
As most of my friends here know, the museum has suffered quite a bit of vandalism the last coulpe of months. The museum has some fingers pointed but we are not 100% sure who has been doing it, I know almost for a fact who did it but I'm to discreet to say who. We have had windows broke on cars and the depots.
We also had several cars broken into.
Some things stolen.
We have not had too much trouble lately though.
In other news, Polar Express was a big hit!
Come out sometime and join us! I'd love to meet you, just PM me.
Woody
