Train of Terror

No, this isn't the annual Train of Terror at IRM.  But sights like this will become more common, unless you act to help out now.

Hopeless wrecks like the one above are the inevitable result when there's not enough indoor storage space for vintage railroad equipment.  That's why we're making a major effort right now to build another carbarn soon, before it's too late for some of the irreplaceable cars in our collection.  Of course, that's expensive, and the cost can only go up with the passing years.  Right now the cost for indoor storage space is $215 per foot of track.  That's probably a reasonable goal for most of us, one or two feet of space.  

Your Museum needs to have sufficient money in hand to contract out the construction of the next barn.  We here at Hicks Car Works would suggest you contribute to the Electric Car restricted fund for indoor storage.  This fund has the code name RISWEC, which stands for Restricted -- Indoor Storage and Work (space) -- Electric Car. There are several other restricted funds which will also be used to pay for barn construction.  If you pay by check, be sure to include the restricted fund code, and mail to:

Illinois Railway Museum

Box 427

Union, IL    60180

You can also pay online by going to this link and choosing the correct department and amount.  It's that easy!  And of course, either way it's tax-deductible.

Anyone who might be interested in making a substantial contribution, or has specific questions, should probably contact our Executive Director, Nick Kallas, at the Museum.  You can call him or email nkallas at irm dot org.  

And by the way, if you want to ride the actual Train of Terror, this weekend will be your last chance.  I'm afraid, I'm really afraid, that you might miss this thrilling experience.  Don't let it pass you by!