The NRM’s ex-CP Rail crane is stored inside the display car, awaiting it’s return to daylight and restoration.

Saturday December 7, saw a crew of 3 head to the temporary storage location of the NRM’s 3 boxcars. The main goal of the day was to inspect the contents of each car, and ensure everything made the rail journey safely, and to make sure everything is stable and braced for the eventual road move to the Museum site. Everything looked pretty good. Our storage rack shifted a bit and the signal case fell over, but other than that, the items were in really good shape. It was a bit of a struggle to open doors that haven’t been opened in a few years, and it was great to once again see exactly what we even have in the cars.

2 of the 3 bridges built by the late Frank Sloan are seen inside the storage car. This is the Suspension Bridge and Whirlpool Bridge. The Museum also has the Cantilever Bridge.

The Museum is open this Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Feel free to stop by if you’re?in the area.