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chriskrebill
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Open House at the Depot!
Depot open house on Saturday, September 24th! Join us for a tour of the relocated Milwaukee Road Depot. Members of the public will get...
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chriskrebill
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Seeing Silver Again!
When our newest dome car, 'Silver Shop', arrived on museum rails, it wasn't as Silver as we've seen in photos from its past lives. After...
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chriskrebill
Oct 11, 20211 min read
Weather causes Depot Move Delay
Due to forecasted weather, this mornings move will be delayed. Weather will be reevaluated over the lunch hour and we will provide...
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chriskrebill
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Moving Day 3! Almost home!
Tomorrow's the last day to see the Depot move! Tomorrow is the third and final day of Moving the Milwaukee Road Depot! Moving work will...
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chriskrebill
Oct 7, 20211 min read
Moving Day 2 is Tomorrow!
Are you ready for Day 2?! Tomorrow is the Second day of Moving the Milwaukee Road Depot! Moving work will begin at 8am tomorrow morning...
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chriskrebill
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Tomorrow's the Big Day!
It's here! Tomorrow is the first day of Moving the Milwaukee Road Depot! Moving work will begin at 8am Tomorrow morning (10/6/2021)....
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chriskrebill
Sep 30, 20211 min read
How the Depot will Move
Here is a handy map of how the depot will move over the 3 different days. In Red are all the moves of Day 1. In Orange are all the moves...
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chriskrebill
Sep 28, 20211 min read
The Depot is on the Move!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the American Passenger Train History Museum, in conjunction with our public and private supporters are thrilled to...
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chriskrebill
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Bring Silver Shop Home!
Work is progressing on the museum's new 'Cable Car' Lounge car from the original California Zephyr! The maintenance shop it is currently...
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chriskrebill
Sep 16, 20212 min read
A Solid Foundation
Quality Concrete has began setting forms on 9/2/2021 for the foundation at the new depot site! With the weather forecast for tomorrow, we...
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chriskrebill
Sep 14, 20212 min read
The Depot is taking off!
Work is progressing at the depot site. Iowa Wall Sawing Service has cut the building loose from the foundation concrete that will not be...
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chriskrebill
Sep 13, 20212 min read
We've got a GoFundMe!
After reviewing with our board, the museum has decided to start a GoFundMe account. We heard our supports wanting an easier way to donate...
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chriskrebill
Aug 15, 20211 min read
Win Big with MidAmerican CARES program!
Help The American Passenger Train History Museum win up to $10,000 at the Iowa State Fair through MidAmerican's CARES program! Nominate...
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chriskrebill
Aug 11, 20212 min read
Help save California Zephyr “Cable Car” Lounge Dome Buffet “Silver Shop”. Donations needed to bring
We are pleased to announce the Phil Sheridan Trust has generously donated their California Zephyr Dome Buffet, “Cable Car” Lounge,...
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chriskrebill
Jul 28, 20211 min read
A Quick Glimpse!
Here’s a video of the efforts made on Monday, July 19th, 2021. Kamm Construction is knocking it out of the park! If you'd like to support...
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chriskrebill
Jul 25, 20211 min read
It Gets Bigger!
And today (7/19/2021) the hole got bigger! Excavation for the depot foundation is nearly complete and the next step will be Ramker...
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chriskrebill
Jul 22, 20211 min read
Breaking Ground!
Construction has begun! Friday (7/16/2021) marked the beginning of excavations for the new depot foundation. The hole should be fully...
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chriskrebill
Jun 2, 20211 min read
And so it begins...
We've done it! You may have noticed that several of our cars in the Downtown Yard have been moved to accommodate track demolition and...
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chriskrebill
May 18, 20211 min read
Track Work Update!
As May erodes to June, work continues preparing the museum grounds for depot foundation work to commence. Track one has been demolished,...
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