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tion from that totaling $300! Another dona- The Official Newsletter of the tion from,Arvin Bell kicked off the fund rais- UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS Roanoke Chapter, National ing drive with $100. June 19, 2003 – Regular Meeting Railway Historical Society, Inc. Two different contractors have looked over the building and provided detailed estimates. July 1, 2003 – Board Meeting Volume 35, Number 6 Samples of the roof tile, from the original July 17, 2003 – Regular Meeting June 2003 manufacturer have been acquired. The cost of the tile alone is estimated to be $150,000! August 21, 2003 – Regular Meeting And that does not include sustructure and installation. September 2, 2003 – Board Meeting The present roof on the main structure is September 18, 2003 – General Meeting considered a total loss. One contractor has recommended some changes in the design of October 7, 2003 – Board Meeting the roof to fix some original design flaws October 16, 2003 – General Meeting that created leaks. These suggested changes will not change the historical integrity and November 4, 2003 – Board Meeting apperance of the structure but will be better in reduced maintenance and long term November 20, 2003 – Annual Meeting preservation. December 2, 2003 – Board Meeting http://community.roanoke.com/RoanokeChapterNationalRailwayHistoricalSociety Turntable Times is published monthly as the newsletter of the Roanoke Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc. Opinions and points of view expressed herein are those of the staff members of the Turntable Times and not necessarily reflect those of the members, officers or directors of the Chapter. Items of interest should be sent to Editor Kenny Kirkman, 590 Murphy Road, Collinsville, VA 24078-2128. Non-Profit Editor, Turntable Times Organization Roanoke Chapter NRHS U.S. Postage P.O. Box 13222 PAID Roanoke, VA Roanoke, VA 24032-1322 Permit No. 89 Dated Material Please do not delay Meeting Notice Ex N&W Combine now at Spencer Shops Brian Crosier Photo The Roanoke Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 7:30 pm. The meet- ing will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of McClanahan and Crystal Spring Avenue in Roanoke. Our program will a video of operating instuructins of N&W Dash-9 locomotives and possibly the old newsreel of the Virginian steam vs. elkectric duel provided by Skip Salmon. Volume 35, Number 6 June 2003 From The Head End EDITOR Cards and Flowers Kenney Kirkman If you know of a Chapter Member who is sick, lost a loved one [email protected] or has a new birth in the family, please contact Bonnie Molinary. Bonnie is responsible for Chapter cards and flowers and can be MIXED FREIGHT reached at 362-0273. Robin R. Shavers Deadline for Turntable Times SMALL RAILS The deadline for the next issue of Turntable Times is Dave Meashey Wednesday, June 18, 2003. Please send articles, information and all Vintage Diesel on May 24th. On May 31st, 4- tives, passenger equipment and tooling. The [email protected] exchange newsletters to: Kenney Kirkman, Editor, Turntable Times, 8-4 #6325 will pull possibly her last excur- decision to shut down daily passenger opera- 590 Murphy Road, Collinsville, Va. 24078-2128 sion from Dennison to Newark, OH and vin- tions is final. HISTORIAN Material for Turntable Times tage diesel will be the return power. The We would like to thank everyone that came Kenneth L. Miller very emotional and difficult decision was out and supported us over the past 15 years, [email protected] We are always in need of articles, photos or news items for the based mainly on skyrocketing liability insur- without you, none of this would have been Turntable Times. Due to copyright restrictions, we cannot reprint ance costs and a sluggish tourism economy. possible. All materials should be articles from most newspapers; a condensed rewritten article This was a very hard choice to make and one sent directly to the Editor: crediting the source, however, is acceptable. We still need materi- that we had hoped would never have to Virginian Station Update Kenney Kirkman al on an ongoing basis. Please contribute! It is your newsletter. make. hings are moving on a fast track for the 590 Murphy Road We love having articles of news, of a historical nature, the staff At this time, we will be running the "Ohio station project. The Chapter is working Collinsville, VA will be glad to assist in finding information or illustrations if you T Bicentennial" train ride on June 21st with with Hill Studio, the Roanoke 24078-2128 do not have any available. vintage diesel. All Fall excursions are current- Redevelopment and Housing Authority and Turntable Times is published ly on hold pending further discussions with the Preservation Foundation to develop a monthly as the newsletter of the insurance agent. All other excursions are mster plan for the property and building the Roanoke Chapter, National Cover Photo Railway Historical Society, Inc. canceled for the year including Pittsburgh then apply for TEA-21 funding by June 30, Opinions and points of view Norfolk Southern GE Dash 9-40CW No. 8908, and Dash 9-40C No. excursions, Murder Mysteries, Riverboat 2003, Details will be provided at the June expressed herein are those of Cruises, and all other trips planned for this the staff members of the 8836, hustle empty Coors Beer tank cars west on their trip back to meeting. Turntable Times and not nec- Colorado. The photo is taken at Montgomery Tunnel, just west of Summer. Member Skip Salmon has been collecting essarily reflect those of the No decisions have been made as of yet members, officers or directors Shawsville, VA on a beautiful afternoon in October, 2001. Photo by money via sales of the “Friends of the of the Chapter. Richard D. Shell what will happen with the steam locomo- Virginian” patch and forward along a dona- 1 12 net creating a small scene that would have Jamie Helmer This birth date continues Small Rails helps wash away the dust and dirt. been typical along the right of way but func- Helmer family tradition of having grandchil- The code 332 rail track that is most com- by Dave Meashey tional as well. The cabinet has power outlets dren born on Russian celebration dates monly used with large scale trains is grossly he Big Lick Big Train Operators had to within making it easier and safer (since Mom and dad doing well. Jessica weights oversized. I believe it would represent pro- cancel their May meeting, which was cords do not have to go across or under the 5lbs, 5.75 oz Looks more like Jamie—then T totype rail somewhere in the neighborhood scheduled for Sunday, May 18th. The weath- tracks) for work to be done. Several mechan- Chris. Grandma Grace paced the floor during of 230 pounds to the yard. No railroad ever er had become too inclement that weekend. ical members traveled south to Spencer for the hour or so delivery time; while Grandpa used rail that heavy. Nevertheless, both our It is ironic that while our trains are some- Raildays to assist with duties for the week- David read a book on Railway's in brass and stainless steel track experienced what impervious to bad weather, we are end. It was a blast as most got assigned to Afghanistan (short book) significant rail head wear for the time the not. Our host’s facilities had no means for the caboose train which included a recently display was in operation. There was metal- 1218 Update sheltering us while the trains ran in the fully restored Norfolk and Western C31P in lic dust beside the track and on the ties - cold, rainy weather, so we postponed the another reason why we need an adequate its as delivered blue and yellow scheme and The 1218, as most of you know, is under- meeting until June 1st. timer system. We were very pleased with looks incredible. Our organization con- going restoration as a static display piece On Saturday, April 26th, the Big Lick Big the performance of the electronic reversing tributed with stenciling, drawings and pho- inside the old paint shop at East End Shops, by the time you read this she should be in Train Operators met at Tanglewood Mall to unit on the point-to-point line. Except for tos to insure a beautiful finish. her new home at the Transportation disassemble their Easter garden railway. one minor connection problem, it per- There have been a few comments made Musuem. The rainy weather has delayed Members learned much from this experi- formed flawlessly the entire month. about the fence that now protects the chap- painting drastically, as it has to be done out- ence. Though the trains are models, a Big trains or small trains, prolonged run- ters equipment. This was a requirement in side. In a paint shop? you ask. Indeed, the month of continuous operation will tend to ning time is the enemy of both. Club mem- our contract with the industrial park and old paint shop was not equipped with OSHA take its toll on any size equipment. We bers will take the lessons learned from this should have been done five years ago. It is approved equipment, which is why it was learned early on that the standard house- experience to come up with better tech- not meant to deter members but has proven not used as a paint shop for a number of hold lamp/small appliance timers were just niques for public displays. that it does deter theft and vandalism. not heavy duty enough to use for controlling years.