It is good to see both the locomotive and the depot gettimng much needed
attention. As I have said before, in the 60s, the silver paint on the front of
3003s boiler would blind you from the morning sun, even if you were sitting
behind the jade-tinted glass of a DZ dome.
On Tue Jul 26th, 2011 10:20 AM CDT Dave Lotz wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mark Moore [mailto:mmoorepiano@yahoo.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 11:09 AM
>To: Admin@burlingtonroute.com
>Subject: #3003 Burlington, Iowa
>
>#3003 on display at Burlington's depot is now repainted with a grant from
>Pepsi Cola, BNSF railroad, and local money. It has been repainted in the
>original scheme when it came from the factory, without the white trim on the
>wheels. The sandtower has also been repainted and the steps leading to the
>cab. The city is planning to erect a new fence around it soon; and a new
>display plaque was recently erected with information about the engine and
>depot. the last time the engine was painted was in the early 1990's.
>
>Another project in the works is the restarting of Friends of the Depot, an
>organization dedicated to renovating the depot. A depot work day is being
>planned, mainly painting being done. BNSF and Amtrak have already expressed
>interest in seeing the depot revitalized. A grant has been applied for by
>the area planning commission for a large sum to build a flood wall and other
>major improvements.
>
>This depot is a huge historical landmark to Burlington. It also needs to be
>more of a center of attention to the community than before. It has huge
>potential, and has been sitting dormant for years, with only a small waiting
>area being used by Amtrak.
>
>Mark Moore
>Mark Moore Productions
>mmoorepiano@yahoo.com
>319 754 5970
>
>
>
>
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