Illinois Railroad Museum restoring Alco FA L&N #314

PMC · **Joined:** Sat Oct 17, 2015 5:55 pm **Posts:** 2295

Les Beckman wrote:

First, concerning the photo of Minnesota Transfer # 200 from 2019, was that the original paint scheme for the unit?

The paint is similar but I think the lettering is different. The only photo of #200 in service I have seen is this from Marty Bernard in 1964, when it would have been around 13 years old. He also shot some S1's on MT at that time, and they all have similar lettering with Pullman green and orange paint. The lettering on the unit at IRM looks more modern to me.

dacurr · **Joined:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:58 pm **Posts:** 5

A brief update and photos of the L&N 314 project.

Working on installing the high voltage cabling now.
GE Governor rebuilt, tested and installed.
Fuel pumps gone through and basic repairs made.
Control wiring done except for some alarm circuits.

PMC · **Joined:** Sat Oct 17, 2015 5:55 pm **Posts:** 2295

dacurr wrote:

A brief update and photos of the L&N 314 project.

Working on installing the high voltage cabling now.
GE Governor rebuilt, tested and installed.
Fuel pumps gone through and basic repairs made.
Control wiring done except for some alarm circuits.

Thanks very much for the update! Did you guys locate traction motors?

dacurr · **Joined:** Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:58 pm **Posts:** 5

Yes, we have trucks and motors for the FA2.

PMC · **Joined:** Sat Oct 17, 2015 5:55 pm **Posts:** 2295

dacurr wrote:

Yes, we have trucks and motors for the FA2.

Cool! A very well-thought out, deliberate restoration, you can be proud of the work you have done.

NVPete · **Posted:** Sun Jan 30, 2022 11:33 am

PMC wrote:

Les Beckman wrote:

First, concerning the photo of Minnesota Transfer # 200 from 2019, was that the original paint scheme for the unit?

The paint is similar but I think the lettering is different. The only photo of #200 in service I have seen is this from Marty Bernard in 1964, when it would have been around 13 years old. He also shot some S1's on MT at that time, and they all have similar lettering with Pullman green and orange paint. The lettering on the unit at IRM looks more modern to me.

Since you guys made me look, I think that's Brewster Green. LOL The orange might be the same as the DRGW's Aspen/Grande Gold...

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