One of our most popular cars– the 599 Mountain Observation Car, presents maintenance challenges due to the same open sides which make it so enjoyable to ride in. In the winter, it is almost impossible to keep the weather out, which results in peeling paint and requires a lot of upkeep. Our amazing volunteers are [...]
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Getting Ready for the Season!
Posted in Equipment, Maintenance, Volunteers, tagged mountain observation car, railtown volunteers on March 22, 2012 |
Revamping the Cincinnati Milling Machine
Posted in Crossheads & Guides, Equipment, Maintenance, Restoration, Sacramento Shops, Staff, tagged Cinncinnati Milling Machine, Railtown on March 15, 2012 |
One of our most useful pieces of equipment went down on us last year. After many years of faithful service, the transmission gear box failed. It is one of our new machines, housed in the Tri-Dam building, so most visitors do not see it. Keep in mind that the term ‘new’ is relative, here. The Cincinnati #4 Horizonal Mill with Powered [...]
Today at Railtown
Posted in Equipment, No. 7 Caboose, Sierra No. 3, Volunteers on May 21, 2011 |
“Fueling the Railroad” Stationmaster Ron White shows Jr. Volunteers Trevor and Warren how to make coffee. Thanks to Jr. Volunteer Trevor for his photos Also see us on facebook.
This Weekend at Railtown (April 16th & 17th)
Posted in 1265, Equipment, Events, Restoration, Sierra Ry No. 2 Lima 1922 3T Shay, Volunteers on April 15, 2011 |
Saturday April 16th, we will be running our hard-working Shay, No. 2, with trains at 11, 12, 1 2 & 3. With the beautiful weather, our consist will be: The 599 & 597 open cars, and the 14, closed car. The 597 & 599 are former Canadian Pacific cars, built in 1914, and the 14 [...]
Whistle (while you) Work
Posted in Equipment, Events, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3 on March 20, 2011 |
The Sierra No. 3 ran on time last year, but there were a few minor details we had to defer. For example, replacing the water delivery lines to the injector, which were getting very thin in places. And repairing the whistle. The iconic whistle from the No. 3, has become raspy over time. The top [...]
Tickets on Sale Now for Future Rides on Sierra No. 3
Posted in Boiler, Equipment, Events, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3 on July 9, 2010 |
Tickets are now on sale for all 2010 Sierra No. 3 Excursion Rides, which include August 7 & 8, September 4 & 5, and October 2 & 3. On each day, regular excursion trains leave the station at 11, 12, 1 & 2. Sometime around noon the Sierra No. 3 will emerge and be on [...]
Sierra #3 Moves Under Own Power!
Posted in Equipment, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on June 11, 2010 |
What’s next? More fiddling and fine tuning! But, an exciting, and major, milestone!
Motorcars at Railtown this weekend!
Posted in Equipment, Events, Sierra No. 3 on June 9, 2010 |
Railroad Motorcars on Display at Railtown! Private Club to Travel by Rail from Oakdale on June 12th, 2010 JAMESTOWN, Calif. – On June 12th, Motorcar Operators West, an organization of private railcar owners, will be traveling by rail from Oakdale to Railtown. Approximately 40 of these vintage vehicles will be on display at Railtown from [...]
Wow. Another Tuesday
Posted in Equipment, Maintenance, No. 7 Caboose, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on April 13, 2010 |
Tuesdays at Railtown seem to get busier and busier. There are many projects in progress, here’s just a few. . .
Tuesdays Are Crazy Around Here
Posted in Boiler, Equipment, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on March 10, 2010 |
Yesterday, Railtown was a veritable beehive of activity. Paid and volunteer staff were working on an incredible number of projects including replacing the fence near the freight shed, moving the Sierra #3 to the roundhouse, mechanical work on the Shay #2, replacing staybolts on the Shay #2, finishing work on the Caboose #7, cleaning and [...]
