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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
Categories:  RollingStock
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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
Categories:  RollingStock
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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
Categories:  RollingStock
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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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  53   Comments: 0
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  64   Comments: 0
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  71   Comments: 1
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  47   Comments: 0
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  47   Comments: 1
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  45   Comments: 0
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  48   Comments: 0
HVRM coach - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM coach - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Not sure of the identity of this passenger coach car - possibly Pennsylvania RR - but it was found behind the shops area at the Hoosier Valley RR Museum. Looks to be in fairly good shape from the outside at least.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/12/2023 7:22:34 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  68   Comments: 0
HVRM 99
Title:  HVRM 99
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 1/20/2012 2:12:09 PM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Dennis Dybowski
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  232   Comments: 0
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  55   Comments: 0
HVRM k325
Title:  HVRM k325
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/4/2024  Upload Date: 5/20/2024 6:30:11 PM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Zachary Walters
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
HVRM X1138
Title:  HVRM X1138
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/2/2011  Upload Date: 1/20/2012 2:13:30 PM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Dennis Dybowski
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock
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Views:  311   Comments: 0
HVRM X1138
Title:  HVRM X1138
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2022  Upload Date: 10/30/2022 7:05:08 PM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Nicholas Katz
Categories:  Roster,RollingStock,Yard,Track
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
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
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  62   Comments: 0
HVRM 479727 - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Title:  HVRM 479727 - Hoosier Valley RR Museum
Description:  Former Trailer Train flatcar now resides at the Hoosier Valley RR Museum.
Photo Date:  5/28/2023  Upload Date: 6/12/2023 6:16:37 AM
Location:  North Judson, IN
Author:  Gary Everhart
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  69   Comments: 0


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