QUOTE: Posted by Gunns Posted: 22 Jun 2005, 22:28:50 I need A cold one...... I spent all day workin on 2926, in Alburque NM, it was over 100 Deg in the machine shop, but we have the wireing done. work on the Buckeye tender trucks is nearly done <I need to cut and heat treat about 32 bearings and pins for the 8 wheel trucks>. So Pass me a cold one, and Ill sit in the corner quietly. Gunns
QUOTE: Posted by barndad Posted: 12 Jul 2005, 17:17:24 Hi all! I've been reading this thread for quite some time, but have never posted. It's been interesting to find out more about the people who are here, as well as learning more about trains in general. When I saw the posts about Thomas and volunteerism, I decided it was time to jump in. I left my credit card at the cash register to cover the 1st round. I am a new volunteer on the Steam Team at the Illinois Railway Museum in Union Illinois. We're workin on a number of projects, including the restoration of a 1900 Baldwin Consolidation (UP428). Saturdays are when most of our volunteer time is logged, and only a handful make it to the shop more than once a week. We could literally use hundreds of more volunteers even if all our rolling stock was 100% restored. We probably have another 100 years worth of projects that need doing. Siberianmo has noticed the same thing as me when it comes to volunteers. Wherever volunteers are used, whether it be church, scouts, or sports, there is always a handful of people who do the bulk of the work, and you see these same people wherever you go. By the way, what used to be known as "Den Mothers", are now "Den Leaders", and this position is no longer considered a womans job. As a matter of fact, the Cubmaster position is no longer reserved for men. There are very few professional Scouters in the Scouting structure. Almost everyone is a volunteer. As District Commisioner, it was always my pleasure to work with my fellow volunteers. Some of the finest people I have ever met, I met through Scouting. It was also no surprise to find these same outstanding and selfless individuals involved in other volunteer positions outside of Scouting. Even Volunteers who only show now and then are needed. The more hands you have, the more you can get done. Everyone should be encouraged to contribute. We also have some Thomas Days, and it's my understanding that we pretty much get the bulk of our funding from this event. The actual event has been described to me as a zoo, but the kids love it, and we sure need the money! I'm also told we need every volunteer we can get. We even pay groups who aren't remotely affiliated with the Museum to fill these spots. I'll probably take some time from work to help this year. I'll let you know how it went!
QUOTE: Posted by passengerfan Posted: 12 Apr 2005, 18:33:43 I'm not prepared to knock the new Via Renaissance cars until after I give them a chance. I too still like the Budd cars. At least Via fianlly purchased some new equipment even if it had been stored for awhile. If this is to be about Classic trains than I shall mention my two favorites from the past the GN Empire Builder and Santa Fe Super Chief. I rode the new 1947 Empire Builders days after their inaugural the first of many trips on this and the subsequent Empire Builders up to and including Amtrak.
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