Illinois Railway Museum Steam Department

Archive for October, 2010

Shop Update 10/16/10

Sunday, October 17th, 2010 Posted in News | Comments Off

Yesterday, the steam team got out to the museum early to put a fire in the 1630. This was done so the the FRA inspector could do a stationary inspection.  The inspector wanted to see all three of the safety ...

Shop Update 10/2/10

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 Posted in News | Comments Off

Yesterday, the insulation and missing pieces of the jacket were put back on the 1630.  The jacket bans were also tightened.  In addition, the locomotives whistle was also put back on the engine.  Valves inside the cab were tightened.  The ...