Folks -

I mentioned this move in the thread on RI 4-6-2 #905, and rather than hijack that thread, I thought I would start a new one.

Rock Island boxcar #21546 was successfully moved to its new home in Topeka, Kansas earlier today, 12/20/10. I have posted 3 photos to this message and hopefully, I will be able to post 3 additional photos to end the story of the move.

Photo 1 shows the car located on a farm outside of Topeka.

Photo 2 shows the car being tipped by the mover onto its side to lower the height.

Photo 3 shows the car loaded and being moved out of the farm.

Hope this is of interest to some.


Les

To continue the story;

Photo 4 shows the trucker backing RI 21546 into its new home.

Photo 5 shows the car on the ground there.

Photo 6 shows the car sitting in front of the restored Rock Island Elmont depot, which is a preservation story in its own right.

Thanks for taking the time to view the photos.


Les

Wonderful! Thank you very much for sharing the pics and the news. Good to see yet another RI boxcar getting some love.

Rob