There are currently no plans for the Bidwell. The cost of restoration would be significant since everything below the floor line is gone. No truss rods, sills or any thing else. Many of us would love to see it restored but the a survey done years ago showed the cost to be almost prohibitive, I do not speak for the museum but as a knowledgeable member.
Michael Dreiling
Retired General Manager
Western Railway Museum
Bay Area Electric Railroad?Association
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On Dec 7, 2023, at 11:14, Garth Groff and Sally Sanford <mallardlodge1000@...> wrote:
Jim,
I have absolutely no idea about the WRM's?plans for Bidwell. I dropped my membership long ago.
Yours Aye,
Garth ?Groff
On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 12:17?PM James Dolan <
dolan@...> wrote:
Hi Garth,
Yes, Bob Campbell was a treasure trove of information about the SN, particularly the South End. Such a loss of information when he passed away. Fortunately, he was wonderful about sharing his knowledge with those who were interested (I, too, have about 50 letters from Bob that are full of interesting tidbits about the SN :-)
Agreed about the Bidwell. Any idea why the WRM folks haven't (apparently) even started restoration efforts on that spectacular car. What an addition to their SN train that would make!?
Cheers,
james
