UPCOMING EVENTS & MUSEUM PROJECTS

List of projects currently needed at the museum. 

1. Lower-level ADA access for the main museum depot building.

$7,000

2. Repair deteriorating brick, brick wall, and mortar on external ramp to lower level.

$5,800 (bid in hand)

3. Replace stairs to the 1929 L&N Dining Car and add ADA access to the car.

Working on design process and manufacturer

$18,00 - $25,000

4. Add a new sign to the museum building,, “La Grange Railroad Museum and Learning Center..”

$700

5. Additional security lighting around rail units

$250

6. Complete rehab of Caboose interior by finishing upholstery for conductor chairs.

$375

7. Paint roof of 1929 L&N Dining Car and Caboose

$850

8. Begin restoration of the interior of 1929 L&N Dining Car (DOORS, doors supports, HVAC MINI-SPLIT, LIGHTING, TABLE SUPPORTS, PAINTING, 

$14,000

9. Paint the South side of Caboose and add appropriate lettering

$350

10. Refresh paint on North side of Flatbed car

$75

11. Replace caboose windows

$550

12. Add INTERIOR storm windows to the museum depot building

$10,200

13. Rail end stops East and West of display tracks

$200

14. Display case rehab and exhibit reorganization

$650

15. Interactive museum displays an interactive Telegraph/station managers desk

$300

16. Storage container relocation.

$0

17. Mural addition to lower-level ramp walls

$700

18. Repair the failing wall on the ramp area to the lower level. (CRITICAL)