Evening Folks!

We have been very busy at the Railroad Museum of Long Island this spring so far!

In Greenport the new exhibit for 2010 is underway and the restrooms are getting some renovations.

In Riverhead a lot has been going on as well. The last few weekends we have been working on getting the G-16 inch gauge 1964 World's Fair train ready! The locomotive and cars have been given there annual inspection and fluid replacement, and are ready to go. We have also done some major track work, which included pulling ties and cleaning out crossings and switches. She is ready to go and will be running when we open on April 10th next week!




We have also been working on the cosmetic restoration of BEDT 0-6-0T Engine 16. Plans for this loco include major wood replacement, paint, placing it on wheels and track, lettering and installation of working accessories such as headlights, bells and gauges. She will look good when she is done. Thus far we have put in new metal under her belly to keep her from falling apart and it looks great! Today President Don Fisher and I cleaned the belly and applied paint to the engine. It is starting to take shape but there is still a long way to go.

New shinny metal in place on a rusty engine




Painting today




The end result



This year there will be a lot of progress at the RMLI. We hope you will come out and pay us a visit this year! So far plans call for the compleation of Hack C-68 and coaches 2924 and 7737. A few of our buildings will also get paint and major work. There is so much to list, may be easier to come and see for yourself :-)

Anthony DeBellis
Railroad Museum of Long Island