Old Dominion Chapter, National Railway Historical Society

It's been awhile since I've posted anything, I've got to be better about these things....

The Spring Excursions were sold out as well as our fall trips and the upcoming Santa trips.

The renovation the Southern Passenger Station into our museum has begun with completion expected in the spring, photos on our web site: http://www.odcnrhs.org

There has been a lot of work done on restoration out the Hallsboro Yard with two notable projects, the N&W 1202 RPO car
http://www.odcnrhs.org/1202.htm

and the start of the restoration of the Southern Pullman Sleeper, the "McGirth"
http://www.odcnrhs.org/McGirth.htm

There's also a lot more pictures on the chapter's web site not only of the equipment, but also the station


Win

There will be a work session at Hallsboro Yard on Saturday November 21st. All the new ties are in place and we will be using the new pneumatic spiker to get switchs one and two back into operation. Any help would be appreciated and any newcomers welcome.




Win

I was gonna sign up with the chapter and volunteer last year, but didn't have the time. I have even less time for extra things now (yes, it's possible). Good on you guys, though!

Any time you want to stop on by, just let us know! We're always looking for help. We just lost one of our key guys this weekend to a heart attack. I wish we knew how to attact the younger crowd. Our older more knowledgeable guys are getting fewer and fewer.....and there's very few to take their place.

I'm a younger crowd...

you're welcome anytime!

Track crew worked this past weekend at Hallsboro Yard using the new hydraulic spiker. Huge increase in productivity. Switch 1 is now repaired with new ties and spikes

Here are some photos:

http://naphotos.nerail.org/s/?p=157191

http://naphotos.nerail.org/s/?p=157190

http://naphotos.nerail.org/s/?p=157188

We had some major damage from the snowstorm. The roof over the Dinwiddie County, the wooden RF&P caboose and the HM-6 collapsed. Thankfully, it looks like the cars sustained minimal damage.

http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?pho ... ate&page=1

http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?pho ... ate&page=1

http://naphotos.nerail.org/showpic/?pho ... ate&page=1

There will be a work day at Hallsboro Yard this saturday, February 20th beginning at 9:30. There are a couple of different projects going on including track repair, we will be using the chapter's new hydraulic spiker. Address is 1611 County Line Rd, Midlothian, VA 23112


Win

A friend from Milwaukee, WI, will be in town during the last week of September and he's interested in seeing the steam locomotive. What's your work schedule forecast for that month?

That might be perfect. I believe we're running it on September 24th

chefwrg wrote:That might be perfect. I believe we're running it on September 24th

Is this sort of event open to the public at all?