Car Preservation & Restoration
Here are some images of our car acquisition, preservation and restoration activities. Choose different cars from the drop-down list to see a particular car's restoration photos. Most of the time, clicking on an image will result in a larger version being displayed.
 Before restoration: In transit, |
 On arrival at RTM G. McGaha (c)2000 |
 GE M-25 Pre-restoration |
 22 years ago, in a previous life at American Bridge, Elmira, NY. J C Durant (c) 1979 (full size picture available at NER/IL page below) Locate pictures of similar small industrial locomotives on the excellent North East Rails: Industrial Locomotives pages. |
 The roof of York #163 was replaced during the restoration. |
 After the roof of York #163 was reinstalled, the floor was torn out. |
 Rio #1875 Cosmetic Restoration 1998 After a cosmetic restoration of trolley #1875 in 1998 the car is seen in the same location as in 1966. |
 Car #163 arrives at the museum In 1980, trolley #163 did not look like much, but it was capable of operating under its own power in this condition. |
 Trolley #355 before leaving for restoration work in 2005. |
 Trolley #355 is almost a brand new car as evidenced by the amount of restoration work that was performed. |