from the report delivered to the Board this month.

Passenger car inspections have continued pretty much on schedule, with the last of the Rock Island commuter cars being planned for inspection during the weekend of June 10-12

The department support for the Memorial Day event went as planned, seven cars were used for the weekend. The RPO plan is on track for a five car train.

Two windows in the DMIR coach were broken during the Memorial Day weekend in unrelated incidents, and repairs are scheduled for completion this week.

We have discussed a plan to increase display equipment inside Barn 3, as well as creating a more effective alignment to allow for easier switching during special event dates.

The intent is to create two pairs of cars, which can be used as the front four cars of a high profile heavyweight train with a minimum of switching moves.

In addition, the plan includes the converting of another car to 110vac power.

This single change will not only further reduce our dependence on expensive low voltage lamps, but will also create a potential for night operations of a heavyweight train.

This has not been done at IRM for a significant period of time

Currently we have 10 out of 16 pieces lit for display, with three cars open for walkthrough.

Our immediate plan will increase the number to 12 cars lit for display, with the ongoing plan to add a second 4 car walkthrough when time allows.

EQUIPMENT REPORTS

Inbound Acquisitions

Incoming acquisitions are making progress, but each has become complicated by factors.

The CBQ 1309 baggage car in Denver has been visited by the Executive Director, and many of the transport questions have been answered. Nick has indicated he is planning a return visit to progress sometime in June.

Olympus wheels are in discussion , and while we hope to complete the acquisition soon, it is taking a while to get all the pieces in the “right place”. Nick is getting prices to move the trucks by road instead of rail, and Gateway has indicated they will load the car as soon as we send them a flat car.

The most efficient and cost effective plan is still to have all three cars on property, and use cranes one time to put all pieces on wheels.

DLW coaches (3)

567, is in service.

561 is in service as well, following significant repairs to brake structure and attachments

556 continues to have its interior cleaned and finishing work performed on the rebuilt vestibule.

Rock Island Coaches (5)

As noted earlier, four revenue Rock Island coaches are now in service. The fifth remains awaiting restoration

B&M 3288/1094

Continued interior work. The kitchen area is beginning to be restored, with a model on display indicating the original layout for our guests to envision. Exterior painting has halted during public season, and kitchen renovation has resumed.

DMIR 84

Flooring repair beneath seats is completed.

Windows are reinstalled following repair.

Unit is now in service, assigned as a mated pair with IC 2804.

CZ Silver Pony

We await some parts from the metal shop to allow the fabrication of the missing seats. The upholstery shop has the materials, and will begin work as soon as the framing pieces are completed.

ACL Birmingham

The primary AC units in this car have worn out, and were replaced during the week of June 6. While it was not expected, the 5 year time frame since their installation was probably equivalent to a 10 year service life under “normal” use; so it would appear that the failure was simply normal wear.

YARD 5 DISPLAYS

The streamliner sleeper set has opened for the season,

Special Exhibit car has reopened for the season.

The Memorial Day team once again made use for a significant artifact display, which was well received

The Chicago Railroad Fair display being developed by Ray Bellock has been making progress, and it appears that he will utilize and entire side of the display area.

We have implemented a video presentation in the foyer area of the display, and are currently displaying a video of the UP turbines for our guests.
Jons long term plans continue to take shape as he prepares for the anniversary exhibit

While we still await the completion of the second car power supply, we continue our plans to add the second car to become part of the show as soon as possible