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April 4 Volunteer Opportunity for 1385

Mid-Continent Railway Museum Posted on April 1, 2015 by Jeffrey LentzApril 10, 2015

The semi trailer containing various C&NW #1385 parts loaded during the March 21 volunteer session has now been moved to SPEC Machine where restoration and repair work is taking place.

Volunteers are needed once again to help unload the parts from the trailer at SPEC Machine. The unloading “party” is planned for Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at SPEC. Please join and lend a hand if you can.

SPEC Machine
7175 Riles Road
Middleton, WI 53562

—UPDATE—

A small team of volunteers came out to complete the task on Saturday morning. In addition to lending a hand, Fred and Kathy Vergenz snapped some photos of the unloading as well as scenes around the SPEC Machine shop.

 

Tagged C&NW 1385, SPEC Machine, volunteer opportunity

Parts Loaded and Ready for Transport

Mid-Continent Railway Museum Posted on March 22, 2015 by Jeffrey LentzApril 9, 2015

On Saturday, March 21, volunteers answered the call seeking help with loading various stored parts of the Chicago & North Western #1385 steam locomotive in anticipation of delivering them to SPEC Machine in Middleton where work is taking place to bring the locomotive back into operation.

From 1385 Task Force member Pete Deets:

“Another great day! I’d like to say a big THANK YOU to everybody who lent a hand: Brian, Mike, Mike, Richard, Kyle, Fred, Kathy, Steve & Moore Space. We had such fun getting a load on the trailer we will be planning an unloading party as well. The date has not yet been set but will be within a month. We were even able to put in some time taking measurements from the old boiler to try to clear up some of the differences between the drawings and the actual vessel. Thanks again to all because your time is truly appreciated and valuable to the Museum.”

An announcement of the next volunteer opportunity to help with unloading the trailer will be made here and on our Facebook page when the time and date is known.

All photos courtesy Fred and Kathy Vergenz.

Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.
Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.

Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.
Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.

Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.
Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.

Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.
Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.

Volunteers load CNW 1385 parts for shipment to SPEC Machine on March 21, 2015. Photos by Fred & Kathy Vergenz.

 

Tagged boiler, C&NW 1385, volunteer opportunity

Moving Parts to SPEC Machine

Mid-Continent Railway Museum Posted on March 19, 2015 by Jeffrey LentzMarch 29, 2015

We have a new volunteer opportunity to help move the C&NW 1385 project forward. Saturday, March 21st we will be removing all the 1385’s parts parts presently stored in a boxcar at Mid-Continent Railway Museum and placing them into a semi trailer for transport to SPEC Machine where rebuild work is continuing on Mid-Continent’s flagship steam locomotive.

We’ll start at 9 A.M. and, with enough willing hands, should be done by early afternoon – if not sooner. There is very little really heavy stuff left to move, it is primarily piping and jacketing that is just unwieldy. The trailer will be spotted right next to the boxcar so we’ll need people in the boxcar, on the ground and in the trailer. Any time at all will be much appreciated and gratefully accepted. Members can refer to the Locomotive Shop forum on the members’ webpage for additional information.

Tagged C&NW 1385, SPEC Machine, volunteer opportunity

2015 Trainman Class Scheduled

Mid-Continent Railway Museum Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jeffrey LentzApril 22, 2015

Join the Mid-Continent Railway Operating Crew

Here is a unique opportunity to be a part of our working railroad by joining the Mid-Continent Railway Museum Operating Department . We are now accepting applications for our training school beginning on April 18, 2015. Continue reading →

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Upcoming Work Session May 25-26, 2012

Mid-Continent Railway Museum Posted on May 16, 2012 by Jeffrey LentzApril 9, 2015

A C&NW 1385 steam locomotive restoration work session has been announced for May 25th and 26th. That is the Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. One of the individuals leading the work that day, Al Joyce reports:

“We are continuing to take measurements for the studs and other points on the boiler. Again I could use some younger members to go to the harder to get to places. The train rides will be running, so you can be seen by thousands, well maybe many, working on a STEAM ENGINE. You will attain hero status in the publics’ eye.

We are in fact getting to the parts of the boiler that are some of the hardest to measure. Any and all help will be gladly accepted. If you can help, please stop by.”

No advanced sign-up, prior volunteer experience or great knowledge of steam locomotives is necessary. What is necessary is gloves and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. Al and the other regular volunteers are happy to share their knowledge of steam locomotives with first time volunteers.

Tagged boiler, C&NW 1385, volunteer opportunity

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