RIPTA42 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Posted July 18, 2007 I apologize for straying from the topic, but I thought some of you might be interested - Silk Road is transporting NYC "Redbird" subway cars 7926-7 to IRM. They're currently on I-70 in Ohio and will be making their way up I-39 to US 20. They will be laying over tonight at a truck stop at I-39 and IL 38 in Rochelle and will reach the museum tomorrow. Quote
pace2322 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Posted July 18, 2007 Its bad that we have the people from NYC Coming in three weeks RIPTA42. Now we have there subway cars coming to. Quote
RIPTA42 Posted July 19, 2007 Author Report Posted July 19, 2007 We do? Anyone I know? Cars made it to Rochelle and will be leaving for the final leg of the journey at 6:15 a.m., if the aren't hit with a tornado first. ETA at the museum is 7:00 a.m. Quote
Guest Posted July 19, 2007 Report Posted July 19, 2007 We do? Anyone I know? Cars made it to Rochelle and will be leaving for the final leg of the journey at 6:15 a.m., if the aren't hit with a tornado first. ETA at the museum is 7:00 a.m. Awesome, I cant wait to see them. Theyve had the trucks sitting there for some time. Finally the Redbirds will be here. I rode them on the "7" Line just before they were removed from service, Thankfully I got plenty of video and I didnt get challenged by it. Quote
RIPTA42 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Posted July 23, 2007 Those trucks are spares. The cars are coming with their own trucks (shipped seperately by rail). Quote
geneking7320 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Posted July 24, 2007 Does anyone have an idea where IRM will be storing the cars? When and if they plan to operate them? Quote
RIPTA42 Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Posted July 24, 2007 The plan is to repaint them over the winter, and they don't have poles. I'd be surprised if they run next year. Quote
Guest Posted July 25, 2007 Report Posted July 25, 2007 The plan is to repaint them over the winter, and they don't have poles. I'd be surprised if they run next year. I was told by a member at IRM that the museum volunteers will try to install poles on them once they are worked on. Theyre hoping to run the cars on the main line one day. It will be a treat to see those famous cars. The cars are New York just as the "6000s" symbolize Chicago. Quote
jesi2282 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 Here are some pictures of the "Redbirds" at IRM, during the 17th Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza. Quote
geneking7320 Posted August 7, 2007 Report Posted August 7, 2007 Here are some pictures of the "Redbirds" at IRM, during the 17th Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza. Great pictures! Yet one more reason to visit IRM. Quote
Guest Posted August 9, 2007 Report Posted August 9, 2007 Great pictures! Yet one more reason to visit IRM. I was just looking at IRMs Spaulding Tower webcam, it looks like a lake there, check it out!, Unbelieveable!! Quote
geneking7320 Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 Hi All; If you like the Redbirds and The Doobie Brothers check out what I found on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t-8I2Y_LTo :D Quote
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