December 2012 Dispatcher - Oklahoma Railway Museum

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Central Oklahoma Chapter
of the National Railway Historical Society
Oklahoma Railway Museum Ltd,
NARCOA Affiliate Member
Raymond Woods
A family poses with the ever popular “Smiley O’Riley from Dental
Depot.
Volume 47, Issue 12 December 2012
Dental Depot’s participation
made for a Happy Halloween at
the ORM
Oklahoma City Train Show
State Fair Park, Oklahoma City
December 1st and 2nd
website: http://www.okctrainshow.com
Visitors and staff all had a great time at during the
Halloween train rides.
A big thanks to Dental Depot for their support with
the event. Smiley O’Riley handed out gift bags
with tooth paste and brushes. Smiley is always
a big hit with the guests. Also a big thanks to the
volunteers.
Raymond Woods
Anne Murray Chilton and Jay Chilton came in the spirit of
the event.

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We are preparing for the Oklahoma City Train Show and Ken Kozak has
agreed to serve in the position previously held by Bob Cook. I want to
thank Bob for his long service as our rep to the Train Show Group. Ken
has been calling people and has almost enough to fill the needed slots.
Thank all of you who have volunteered.
We believe we have finally paid all the bills for the Thomas event and
the profit to the Museum was about $67,000. This is better than
the previous year and will help our 2013 budget. The event was successful
enough that we have signed up to do it again next year. Thanks to all for making
this event a success.
The Christmas train is upon us. We plan to have the same ride as last year; North
through the Golf Course to Adventure District Station and return. We need car hosts
for five cars. Two or three helpers are needed for each car. If you can help, call or e-mail
Anne at the Museum office and she will slot you in.
Santa Claus, Smiley the Clown, and a new helper from Harkins Theatre will be on hand for
the event. As usual we will have hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes from Santa for
our young guests. This is one of our best events of the year so come out and enjoy the
fun.
Stan Hall
Oklahoma Railway
Museum, Ltd.
Board of Directors
Stan Hall, President
Larry Dodd, Vice President
Drake Rice, Secretary
Charles Price, Treasurer
Bob Nantois, NRHS Director
Bob Cossairt, Director of
Buildings & Static Displays
Bob Hussey, Director of
Track Maintenance
Jim Murray, Director of
Mechanical Operations
Harry Currie, Director at Large
Greg Hall, Director of
Museum Activities
Larry Loomis, Director of
Museum Displays
Ed Birch Jr., Train Show Chair
Gary Moore, Membership Chair
Gary Githens, Dispatcher Editor
Ed Birch Sr., Director Emeritis
2013 McMillan Calendars are available from Larry Dodd
Contact me at dodd@airosurf.com or call me at 405.315.6125. Many have pre ordered their calendars.
I will have a small supply to sell if you have not, but first come first served so order quickly ! ! !

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Shop crews are busy on projects at the museum. The
Rock Island Caboose is back in on track 1 with the
major rebuild continuing. In front of it is the F-9 that
is receiving major attention to brake valves, coupler
work and other items that have been noted during
operations. On track 2 the Rock Island Combine is
receiving an air conditioning unit, to will allow for larger
birthday parties. Once the work is completed, the
car will be moved over to the track behind the depot
with the display car and the model train baggage car.
A work train was scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend
to address the brush and tree problems along
the line north through the golf course. The trees have
grown and were rubbing on the cars during the Halloween
Train. Train Master Greg Hall has given the
okay for the work and crews will use ORM 301 and
OKRX 5051 flat car for the trimming crew. Hopefully
all work can be completed on that Saturday.
South of 30th Street, the city is again working on
the Katy Trail. The work is being done and the trail
moved to its designed location which was 21 feet
west of the built location. The work is being monitored
by Track Superintendent Bob Hussey. This
will move the ditch away from the end of the ties
and allow for improved drainage. Also, just north of
NE 16th, approximately 200 ties have been installed
replacing bad ties to improve the track conditions.
Harry Currie has been working on drainage south of
the 23rd Street Bridge on the east side of the track
Museum Update by Drake Rice
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to clean out and restore the drainage
flow to the south. This is the
time of year for our track work to
prepare for the operations season
that starts in April. With the above
listed projects, there are a lot of opportunities
for volunteers to participate.
Pick a project and join in to
help improve our museum. If you have questions,
please contact Jim Murray, Stan Hall or Harry Currie.
With the Halloween Train passenger count and the
Thomas trains during the first of October, the 2012
passenger count remains above 2011. With the last
train this year being the Christmas trains, we are
hoping for a record number of passengers. The museum
is offering the tickets this year over an internet
ticket sales operation. You can go to the museum
website (www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org) and
link to the ticket turtle to purchase your tickets. As
of November 21, there were 510 tickets sold of approximately
1500 tickets available.
The end of the year is coming and for those considering
financial donations, please give thought to
helping the Oklahoma Railway Museum and make
your donation to the museum through the Oklahoma
City Community Foundation. ORM has been a
member for the foundation since 2004 and continuing
to build a trust fund to sustain the museum for
many years into the future and remember, all donations
are tax exempt.
Please continue support of your Oklahoma
Railway Museum by renewing
your membership
A letter with return envelope was recently mailed for membership renewel. Please return as quickly
as possible. If the letter is misplaced, you can use the form on page 7 of this newsletter.

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Halloween Train Ride Day Pictures
Photos this page by Raymond Woods
The good spy Anne poses with visitors The Dental Depot car
Kids always enjoy the ORM moon bounce Bob Nantois and Greg Hall move the chair lift to the platform
Larry Loomis appears to be trick or treating Conductor Steve Davis

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2013 Membership meeting
January 5th
Furrs Cafeteria
The following are the Board of Director position
nominations.
Board position Nominees
Vice President Larry Dodd
Secretary Drake Rice
Dir. of Mechanical Operations Jim Murray
Dir. or Museum Displays Bob Cook
Dir. Of Track Maintenance Bob Hussey
NRHS Dir. Bob Nantois
Nominees will be published in the December and
January issues of the Dispatcher.
2013 Board of Director Elections
by Drake Rice
Elections will be held during the annual membership
meeting on January 5, 2013 at the Furrs Fresh
Buffet in Moore.
Directions to the meeting
Southbound on I-35:
Exit south 4th street. Continue under overpass to
service road. Turn south onto service road. Furr’s
is just past the Warren Theater.
Northbound on I-35:
Exit at south 19th street. Cross over I-35 to west
service road then north to Furr’s.
ORM hosts two motor car operations during November
During the month of November ORM hosted two
motor car operations. The first was on A-OK Railroad
from McAlester to Red Oak and return on November
3rd. The weather was perfect for the trip
and the break stops held in Wilburton, home of the
A-OK, allowed for time to visit with Dave Donoley,
President and CEO who owns the railroad and a
tour of his business car.
The trip had fourteen units and was a great day with
lots of wildlife. As always the ORM appreciates the
A-OK Railroad for allowing us the privilege to run on
their tracks.
The second operation for the month was on Farmrail
in western Oklahoma. We appreciate Rodney Roof
and all the employees at Farmrail that allow us the
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privilege to operate on their tracks. We had a run
on Saturday, November 17th from Clinton to Snyder
and then on Sunday, November 18th from Sentinel
to Altus and return. We had eight cars on each day
with a break stop on Saturday at Rocky and then
Cordell on the return with a stop going Lone Wolf on
Sunday and same on the return.
Both days were great weather, with a strong south
wind which caused some problems for the M-9’s,
but all made it with no major issues.
Both trips saw motor cars from Kansas, Colorado
and Texas along with our local Oklahoma group. As
mentioned we appreciate the hospitality of our Oklahoma
Railroads and without their support, this type
of activity would not be possible.
Christmas Train Operations
Dec 15, 2012 at the Oklahoma Railway Museum

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photos by Ron Roman
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ORM hosts two motor car operations during November
Altus-Lugert lake with King Mountain in the background
Altus-Lugert lake 16.7% full at conservation pool level
Returning from lunch break at Lone Wolf Guy Lynn preparing to leave Lone Wolf
Preparing to leave Lone Wolf Leaving Lone Wolf behind a Farm Rail truck

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ORM Depot Store
The Oklahoma Railway Museum,
Ltd. (ORM) has items
available for both children and
adults at the Depot Store. These
include baseball caps, polo shirts,
t–shirts, lapel pins, and coasters.
Funds raised by donations for
these items support the Museum
projects.
The Depot Store, located
inside the Oakwood Depot on the
Museum grounds, is open during
regular Museum hours – 9 am
to 4 pm on the first and third
Saturday operation days
of each month April through
August. The store is also open for
special events.
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2013 ORM/NRHS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:
New Membership Renewal Membership (begin Jan 1st) Date __________________
$36.00 per year – Individual Membership in the Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd.
(spouse included) Pro-rated dues $3.00 per month
$30.00 per year – Individual Senior (age 65 and up) (spouse included) and
Individual Student (full–time student) Membership in ORM
Pro-rated dues $2.50 per month
$36.00 per year – To add Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Membership
(add $5.00 for spouse) (Student Memberships: $16 per year)
SEND NRHS DUES TO ORM ADDRESS BELOW, NOT DIRECTLY TO NRHS
$500.00 - Lifetime Membership
Send your application and dues to: Oklahoma Railway Museum , Ltd.
3400 NE Grand Boulevard
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________ State _______ Zip Code _______________________
Phone ________________________ Fax ______________________ Cell Phone_____________________
E–Mail __________________________________________________________________________________
Order Form – Engraved Platform Bricks
Cost is $50.00 per brick.
Up to a maximum of 4 lines with 16 letters and spaces per line
Purchaser’s Name ________________________________ Phone No. (______) ________________
Become an ORM Member
Membership meeting January 5th.
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Engraved Platform Bricks
More than one platform brick
can be donated to the Museum and
you can make copies of the attached
form. Mail completed forms with
checks or money orders to: Jim
Murray, ORM, 3400 NE Grand
Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73111. If you have any questions,
you can e–mail Murray at:
jtmurray@cox.net.
Crosstie Donations
Friends and families of
ORM continue to make donations
for crossties, equipment and facilities
on the Museum property and
on the leased track.
If you want to make a donation
to purchase a crosstie, a donation
of $42.50 will help purchase
a new crosstie. You can donate
a crosstie in recognition or in
memory of someone. All donations
should be made out to the
Oklahoma Railway Museum Ltd.
Please note on the check what
the donation is for, mail to: ORM
Ltd., 3400 NE Grand Boulevard,
Oklahoma City, 73111

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Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd.
3400 NE Grand Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4417
Christmas Train Operations
Dec 15, 2012
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
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Oklahoma City Train Show
State Fair Park, Oklahoma City
December 1st and 2nd
website: http://www.okctrainshow.com
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
hope to see you at the membership meeting on January 5th.
Furr’s has great food and a much larger selection than our
previous meeting location.
editor Gary