The 2937 is in excellent condition overall, we would not have considered saving her if the body and floor were shot. Many were worse than others, this one is in great shape.
First big task was swappng out the wheelsets, we did that last fall. The KCS did a nice job of sliding the wheels flat on her way out to the Midland Railway. The body work won't be bad, and if the replacement window gaskets work, the new glass windows will look great with the aluminum sashes polished up like they were originally. The body only has some smaller patches needed, I am sure Jason at HVRM will do his normal excellent metalwork ! The engine repairs were completed over the Memorial Day weekend, engine runs fine, still working some electrical bugs out. No big deal.....
The best part of the deal is that everyone is working together for the long-term restoration and preservation of the car. The Museum gets the benefit of a year-round all weather car at very low cost compared to the alternatives. The "leasing company" owners get the benefit of riding a restored LIRR car at a decent speed down the tracks. It is a great partnership, and we are happy to be working with the HVRM guys - they are all great people ! Should be even more fun when the 467 gets there.....
Fred.
