History as a matter of proprietary ownership.That always struck me with irony, but with due respect for legalities, I think it's a really creative way to get the point across with humor. Great iconographic meme...as a matter of personal opinion ..it belongs on the sidebar permanently.
As a matter of idle curiosity, in terms of ownership, does the museum have any unexploited right of way toward the extension of the main line? I know that buffer zones, car storage, restoration and maintenance are perhaps a higher practical priority in terms of financial resources..Has the museum undertaken or sought grant funds?
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The "Hicks Locomotive and Car Works" banner at the top is taken from original artwork of the company, which was in business from 1897 to 1911. The picture behind it shows the four restored CA&E wood cars at the Museum, starting with #309, which was built by the Hicks Locomotive and Car Works in 1907.
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Our Current Projects
CA&E 36, 308, 309, and 319
For 2024, the 309 and 319 should be available for revenue service. The 308 has a bad motor and the 36 has a broken leaf spring, but work to make them operational again is underway.
CA&E 451, 453, and 460
We are working on reupholstering the seats in these cars.
Shaker Heights 18
The 18 is operational; repairs and repainting are now underway.
5 comments:
I think I may have to steal that picture!
As General Counsel of the Hicks Car Works blog, I would not recomend it!
Boredom is a SERIOUS thing to waste!
History as a matter of proprietary ownership.That always struck me with irony, but with due respect for legalities, I think it's a really creative way to get the point across with humor. Great iconographic meme...as a matter of personal opinion ..it belongs on the sidebar permanently.
As a matter of idle curiosity, in terms of ownership, does the museum have any unexploited right of way toward the extension of the main line? I know that buffer zones, car storage, restoration and maintenance are perhaps a higher practical priority in terms of financial resources..Has the museum undertaken or sought grant funds?
I think the fines should exceed $ 500.
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