Truck cost skyrocket wheels now are estimated at 1800. each!

[Ed Lowrance]

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[Jason Rose]

Thank you, Ed. Really appreciate the additional photos.

[John Cole]

Russ Hanskom is amazing bringing that big drill press back to life. That thing is so powerful it would drill a hole big enough for your hand in thick steel. Russ says it weights something like a ton, and I believe it!

All of that work done by Russ and his many team members for weeks and weeks of work sessions is REALLY coming together now. Congratulations!

[Rich Murray]

That is some seriousy impressive work!!

$7200.00 per truck for wheels. X2 per car Good grief!!

[Fred L. Kuhns]

Though the cost of the wheels have gone up, the friends have invested a great deal of time and money to create new truck frames using used wheels, unless they are in very good condition, could provide future problems. The BOD will have a tough decision to make.

[Ed Lowrance]

Thanks Fred - not a tough decision - no used wheels - we want and the restored cars merit new wheels - we just hope donations keep up with work accomplished!

Ed.

[Fred L. Kuhns]

ED, Thanks for your quick reply, new is the only way to go. Thanks again for your information on the progress of the projects. I know that people will give when they see all great work already finished.

[Fred L. Kuhns]

Ed, Possible source of funds for the new wheels, Emery Rail Heritage Trust. You may know of them, if not worth a try.