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By:Gary Everhart
Dates:5/28/2023 - 5/28/2023
Album Info:We paid a visit to the Hoosier Valley RR Museum in North Judson, IN recently and found quite an extensive collection of rolling stock, locomotives and MOW items. These are some of the maintenance of way items we found, both refurbished and awaiting attention.
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HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Title:  HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Description:  As a Purdue grad, I was elated to see the Purdue University crane at the Hoosier Valley RR Museum and looking so good!
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:11 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
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HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Title:  HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Description:  The Purdue crane is paired with a PRR flatcar #475403.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:15 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Title:  HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Description:  A note below the cab window in honor of Harold Lambirth Sr who was the Purdue University crane operator for 51 years. A fitting memorial to him!
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:18 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Title:  HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Description:  The crane looks like it could be put back into action at any moment. The boom car is PRR MWF #475403.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:21 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Title:  HVRM Crane - former Purdue University Crane
Description:  This is the other side of the Purdue University crane at the Hoosier Valley RR Museum.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:26 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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PRR Boom Car #475403 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR Boom Car #475403 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Accompanying the Purdue University crane is Pennsylvania boom car #475403.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:29 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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PRR Boom Car #475403 - Pennsylvania RR
Title:  PRR Boom Car #475403 - Pennsylvania RR
Description:  Here is another view of the Pennsylvania flatcar used as the boom car for the Purdue University crane.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:31 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM MWF #X1138 - Hoosier Valley RR Musem
Title:  HVRM MWF #X1138 - Hoosier Valley RR Musem
Description:  Not sure of the origin of this MOW flatcar but it looks like it has been put to work carrying signal buildings among other things.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:34 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Tamper - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM Tamper - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  After a close inspection of the photo, it appears that tis is a former UP Pandrol Jackson tamper with the number ATSF #8017J and a serial #146416.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:37 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Derrick - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM Derrick - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Brightly painted, this manual MOW derrick crane looks ready to work when called on. Thanks to Tomy Boy (see comment below), he has helped identify this as aFairmont Railway Motors W64 Derrick Car. Thanks Tomy for the hlep!!
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:40 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM MOW Speeder Car - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM MOW Speeder Car - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Looking like it has just been out to a worksite, this little speeder cart has a few ties ready to be used when needed.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:43 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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WIGX Side Dump Car #1 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Title:  WIGX Side Dump Car #1 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Description:  Interesting MOW side dump car from the Western Indiana Gravel Company. It was donated to the Hoosier Valley RR Museum by the Vulcan Materials company of Lafayette, IN, in March of 1993. This is the 4 wheel version with an 8 wheel also on the property.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:46 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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WIGX Side Dump Car #1 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Title:  WIGX Side Dump Car #1 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Description:  Side view of the 4 wheel Western Indiana Gravel Company side dump car donated to the Hoosier Valley RR Museum by the Vulcan Materials Company of Lafayette, IN.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:48 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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WIGX Side Dump Car #2 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Title:  WIGX Side Dump Car #2 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Description:  This is the second Western Indiana Gravel Company side dump car donated to the Hoosier Valley RR Museum by Vulcan Materials of West Lafayette, IN, in March of 1993. This is the 8 wheel dump car.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:51 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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WIGX Side Dump Car #3 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Title:  WIGX Side Dump Car #3 - Western Indiana Gravel Co
Description:  This is another 8 wheeled Western Indiana Gravel Company side dump car donated by the Vulcan Materials Company of Lafayette, IN.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:54 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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NKP Camp Car #X58538 - former Nickel Plate Road
Title:  NKP Camp Car #X58538 - former Nickel Plate Road
Description:  According to the Hoosier Valley RR Museum roster post, this car was originally built by Standard Steel Car as Wheeling & Lake Erie #25310 in 1925 but later loaned to the NKP in December of 1949. NS donated this cxar in August of 1989. It is currently the kitchen car for the Hoosier Valley RR Museum.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:22:57 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM K325 - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM K325 - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Former Chicago & Eastern Illinois troop kitchen car #A-1054 has become the Hoosier Valley RR Museum MOW office.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:23:01 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Rail/switch Heater - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM Rail/switch Heater - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Don't know the pedigree of this rail/switch heater and weed burner, but it now sits in the Hoosier Valley RR Museum. With help from Tomy Boy (see comment below), the piece of equipment is a Fairmont Railway Motors W44 Weed Burner/Snow Melter. Thanks Tomy Boy for your help!!
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:23:04 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Rail/switch Heater - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM Rail/switch Heater - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Closeup of the rail/switch heater at the Hoosier Valley RR Museum. Don't know its original owners. With help from Tomy Boy, the piece of equipment has been identified as a Fairmont Railway Motors W44 Weed Burner/Snow Melter. Thanks Tomy Boy for your help!!
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:23:07 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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HVRM Rail/switch Heater - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM Rail/switch Heater - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Looking like some strange robot with small eyes and a light nose, this rail/switch heater and weed burner now is part of the Hoosier Valley RR Museum MOW roster. With help from Tomy Boy, the piece of equipment is a Fairmont Railway Motors W44 Weed Burner/Snow Melter. Thanks Tomy Boy for your help!!
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:23:09 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
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