Category: Restoration

Just a reminder, #18 will be up and running April 11th -12th and 13th, come out and join us for the fun!

As always, the CCR is an all volunteer organization that is able to do what it does through the generous support of all of you. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Work has steadily progressed on #18 this summer to the point that we are ready for the FRA hydro, and shortly thereafter, a return to steam! Big thanks go out to everyone who has helped get it ready, we were able to repair numerous minor issues that had been on the list over the past couple years. The #18 is in top notch shape and ready for its next operations which we hope to announce shortly.

Work has also continued on boxcar 1C. All four door are completed and back in Independence. Additionally, the A end header beam has been reinstalled. Next on the task list will be removal, milling, and replacement of the first of the two upper sill sections.

In addition to all the work going on, we also participated in the annual Independence Day 4th of July parade with the fire truck and the Model TT truck. As always, we couldn’t do it without everyone’s support.