Monon Restoration Work

   Updates

    The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (HVRM), located in North Judson, IN, has announced that regularly-scheduled work sessions will begin soon for museum members and other volunteers to dot the teardown process of Monon SW1 #DS-50 as well as former-Monon transfer caboose #81551 and the Monon box car #1220. You are invited to help with these efforts.

   Work sessions will generally be three-day events over a Friday to Sunday weekend, although volunteers are also welcome to participate for just one or two of those scheduled days. Some of the upcoming work on DS-50 will include removing air, mechanical and electrical components from the damaged cab as well as the replacement cab; cab floor removal; underframe cleaning for air and fuel tank reinstallation; step well and pilot repair; car body removal and much more. Tentative work sessions have been scheduled for:

   The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum (HVRM), now has the Monon caboose 81532 and the Monon business car #2 (The Lynne). Work sessions to put these into regular operation will be done also.

   There is something fun for every skill level. For those interested in becoming a member and lending a hand in these important and historic restorations. If you need additional information about the restoration work, you are welcome to contact:

HVRM President, Todd Flanigan, at toddfcn@gmail.com or (219) 616-0148. Thank you. HVRM Staff.