We restored a former Chicago & North Western commuter coach to its original appearance. It now provides climate controlled comfort to passengers on our Fraser Excursion trains. Before coming to the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, Car 96 hauled passengers for Chicago’s Metra public transit.
Our 80-ton GE Center Cab unit, 2254 (formerly US Army 7858), underwent mechanical and cosmetic restoration (both interior and exterior).
Our Rock Island coach received some TLC, starting with the trucks.
Our steam locomotive, JS-8419, also received its normal off season inspections and repairs.
2011 Projects
Car 3207 was the final Lackawanna coach to go through the shop for rehabilitation. Both the interior and exterior received a much needed makeover.
Our steam locomotive, JS-8419, underwent its normal off season inspections and repairs. It is almost ready to go for the upcoming March 5th special photo run.
Our ballast regulator was in the shop, receiving some much needed winter work, including a new radiator and new wiring.
2009 and 2010 Projects
Our Southern Pacific dining car was in the shop for some repairs and upgrades. The car received new paint, a recoated roof, door and step repairs, and an upgraded restroom.
CNW 8646, an ex-Railway Express car turned into a maintenance car by the Chicago and Northwestern in the 1960’s, made its way into the shop. The car received a major restoration, and emerged from the shop as a concession car for use on our Fraser Trains.
Our steam locomotive, JS-8419, underwent its normal off season inspections and repairs.
Work was also performed on our ALCO S-2 diesel locomotive, 1098.
2008 Projects
This spring, our steam locomotive, 8419, underwent not only the typical annual inspection, but also a five-year flexible stay-bolt inspection. This required the removal of much of the appliances, tinwork, and even the cab. This time also provided an opportunity to give 8419 a fresh coat of paint, complete with new decals.
Another intensive winter project was the restoration of our Alco RS-1. The locomotive required both mechanical and cosmetic work, and now is being used to pull our excursion trains from time to time.
South Shore coaches #38 and 39 were in the shop. 38 received some work in the way of new windows, a recoated roof, exterior painting, revamped electrical and a modern air brake system. 39 received similar work in the way of new windows, a recoated roof, and a modern air brake system.
Coach cars 3207 and 3213 were in the shop for the usual annual cleaning and maintenance, and also for brake work. The old UC-type brake system was removed and replaced with a modern AB-type system.
Side dump car #X504 was in the shop for annual testing and maintenance, along with some needed improvements.
2007 Projects
Coach 9101 got a new rubber roof, new black paint, revamped electrical, and a thorough cleaning inside and out.
Rock Island coach 2584 got a new rubber roof, a new RI decal, revamped electrical, converted to AB brakes, and a thorough cleaning inside and out.
Coach 3238 got a new rubber roof, sandblasted and a new coat of green paint, new decals, revamped electrical, converted to AB brakes, and a thorough cleaning inside and out.
Coach 3213 got a new rubber roof, new decals, a clearcoated exterior, new black paint, and a thorough cleaning inside and out.
Rock Island caboose 17051 got a new roof, new decals, repainted exterior, and a thorough cleaning inside and out.
The Fairmont sickle mower was resurrected from the storage building to help control vegetation control along the line.