[RITSlist] Update on Manly Jct Railroad Museum--Rock Island equipm ent being acquired

[jchall2 at juno.com]

THANK YOU Mr. Sabin!!
It looks like that your efforts of preserving some of the physical remnants of the Rock Island are successful.
We all benefit from your commitment to this effort.

Joe Hall



All Concerned
 
Some pretty good news to share:
 

    * 630 and 652 will be moved to Mid American in Kansas City for assessment and future rebuild.
    * Former business car Choctaw moving to IANR owned by IANR Supt Transportation Mark Vaughn may become part of IANR business car fleet and based at Manly.
    * Approximately 20 acres under contract to purchase from UP and private owners, combined with former Rock Island depot site for museum.  Grant from Worth County to provide funds for purchase.
    * Engine 536 identified as for sale in Plainview TX.  Looking for more information.
    * Working out details to acquire three former RI high-nose GP-7's (for Manly Jct. Museum with possible assessment for operating restoration.  Nos. 4436 formerly 1209; 4535 formerly 1224; 4519 formerly 1264.    
    * Looking for some former RI passenger equipment.    
    * Received IRS confirmation of non-profit status.

 
Daniel R. Sabin, President
Iowa Northern Railway Company
Paramount Theatre Building
305 Second Street, SE
Suite 400
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

(319) 297-6000 Ext 1
fax: (319) 297-6005
cell: (319) 325-4119
Fax (319) 354-3817
email: dsabin at iowanorthern.com
No17Eng654 at aol.com

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