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To: SCVHS Board of Directors

From: Norm Harris, Chairman, Mogul 1629 Restoration Committee
Date: 19 January 1997

Subject: Status of Project

The attached items include an outline of action items, letters
n to government agencies, insurance quotes, response to L.A. Times
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d article, and funding plans discussed at the Mogul 1629 Restoration
Committee meeting on 1/20/97 attended by L. Bedding, T. Frew, N.
Harris, C. Rock, G. Rollins, L. Weste, and L. Worden.

Chris Dewitt, head of the Nevada State Railroad Museum
r· Restoration Shop, has inspected 1629 and will submit a full r,eport
d within two weeks. His report will include an itemized list of
tasks and estimated labor hours to complete each.
However his
report will not include the boiler work. The exact work needed on
the boiler depends upon the requirements of the inspector that will
certify it. ·

Hartford Insurance Co. provides an inspector for policy
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( '· . holders whose certification is accepted by Cal-OSHA. We have a
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( - .. _ ,/ quote from Hartford for $553 for the premium including inspections .
We need to order this policy in order to complete the restoration
plan and cost estimate.

Metrolink has sent a written response indicating that it will
be possible for our locomotive to run on their line providing we
meet their equipment standards and provide liability insurance.
The County is working on their plans now for Hart Park and will
provide a written response soon. The air pollution agencies have
said on the phone that there are currently no state permits needed
and the SCAQMD only permits stationary sources. A written response
is expected soon from SCAQMD.

i A number of funding sources are available to provide funding
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for both restoration of Heritage Junction and the railroad. A
grant writer has made suggestions for a plan to apply for funds
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l, from these sources. Union Pacific Railroad has taken over Southern
Pacific and is apparently much more likely to donate track and
surplus equipment to a non-profit organization than to scrap it
out.

In conclusion the government agencies have been contacted, the
restoration plan report from Chris Dewitt is expected by 2/15/97,
and a means for obtaining a clear estimate for the boiler work is
available. It is recommended that the Hartford boiler insurance
policy be ordered so that their inspector can come itemize what
will be required to certify the boiler.