H.E.P.C. #46 before…

… and after

With the winter weather upon us, members started to tuck the equipment away for the winter. Because we have so many open windows at the shop, there is a need to cover the equipment for the winter.

With a decent day weather wise, we managed to cover HEPC 0-4-0St #46, the Ontario Hydro Plymouth diesel, the cab of CN 9173, and for the first time in well over 30yrs, the ex-Atlas Steel Porter Fireless is covered from the elements.

Under cover for the first time in over 30yrs, the Atlas Porter is protected from the elements.

While Ken, Ken and Wayne G worked on covering and winterizing the equipment, Wayne M worked on the roof, sheeting over the open windows of the upper heavy repair bay.? This will help keep water and snow out as we slowly work to make the shop weatherproof.? 2014 has been a very progressive year, but the work isn?t finished yet.? Many projects are still being worked on during the off season to prepare for many new displays in 2015. Work will be done to finish the restoration of the inside of the cab of H.E.P.C. electric E-7, and the cab of CN 9173. The Whiting Trackmobile will receive final repairs and be ready for service in 2015. On the front burner is the repair of the air compressor for the Plymouth diesel so that can be put back in service in 2015 as well.

Major progress has been made, and so much more is coming.? If you?d like to help, please drop us an email or give us a call.? Donations are also always accepted, and the Niagara Railway Museum Inc. is a Charitable organization registered with the CRA. Donations over $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt.

CN 9173 has the side windows covered while we make the necessary repairs.

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CN 9173 being loaded at Attar Metals

Posts have been a bit slow lately, but with good reason.? It?s been extremely busy around the Museum with the Niagara Model Railway Show at it?s new home in St. Catharines, to the final piece of equipment being moved into the shop.

November 15th was a milestone day for the Museum.? It was this day that the final Museum owned piece of equipment was moved onto the site. The cab of CN F7A #9173, which was donated to the Museum from the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa in the summer finally made it home.

Leaving Attar Metals for the 1/2 mile trip to the diesel shop.

The cab was unloaded by our neighbours, Attar Metals, at the former CN Car shops at the other end of the yard.? This move has been in the planning stages for a while now, and despite some tense moments during the loading, everything went according to plan. The Museum extends its thanks to Milton Braun and Attar Metals Fort Erie.? Without his incredible support and assistance, many of the great things that happened this year would not have been possible. In addition to moving the cab, they also moved the Atlas Steel Porter Fireless to the shop, along with the wheel sets from our boxcars.

Where her sisters once sat, out side by the sand towers.

Moving into the shop through the heavy bay door.

In her final position, CN 9173 is home.

The crew that made this happen (l-r) Wayne, Ken, Wayne, Rick, Milton (Operations Manager at Attar Metals) Ken and Garry. Missing is Lynn, the driver from Attar Metals.

On Sunday October 27th the Annual Fall Niagara Model Railway Show was held in its new location at the Merritton Community Centre in Merritton. We have a few improvements to make for the March show but overall it was a a decent turnout. Our next show will be March 1st, 2015.? The show flyer and vendor forms are available at www.nfrm.ca/nfmrs.php

Jim Cherry is working on the track on the small G scale layout.

Model Railway Imports at the show.