Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum (SVLSRM)

In order to encourage members and volunteers to participate in the upkeep of our SVLSRM location in Hagan Park, the "Projects" page will list the current tasks and projects that need to be done, that are in progress, or are being planned. This page will be updated frequently so check back often.

TRACK STATUS: Click on memu "Track" for current track status or here .

Master planning committee list of projects.

Facility Change Requests (FCR) list.

CURRENT TASKS Jan-Feb 08

Storm cleanup:

Yard Tasks:

Plant trees

Fix irrigation system

Spray weed control

Structure Tasks:

Paint truss bridge:

Repair/replace box car track & roadbase causing settling of box car:

Replace rotting retaining wall next to box car; wood trestle treatment.

Vandalism Repair:

Replace redwood trees cut down, repair chain link fences.

New Construction and Tasks:

New electrical connectivity at Riverview, north end of addition.

Move cat shelters outside RV area to inside near present feeders.

Add electrical, air, water piping to transfer table bays.

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MASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE Bill Yoder Chairman

1. -completed- Install switch in lower yard approach for lower yard bypass through station platform. Relocate and extend inbound station tracks (plastic ties and steel rail). -
2. Better lighting around facilities (for security and facility use).
3. Sprinkler system plan (this to be done in sections - first is to plan it all.
then schedule installNote that plan is is needed to
coordinate with park new 4" irrigation main line to
provide more than 70gpm.
4. Plan station cover (sub group to talk with park on concept new design
wood with gable metal roof).
5. New public riding cars (board to have a committee ppcik the style and
find builders).
6. Remove junk from area and storage, board to establish policy that if
someone wants to donate something it must fit within the
Master Plan and work, else we don't want it.
7. Remote switch throws for sidings located at Midway, Hillview,
and Quarry.
8. Plan a fix for boxcar foundation (this is needed before caboose
deck/roof can be fixed due to the possibility the
boxcar may be movedfor foundation fixing.
9. Complete steaming bay water and electrical connections for bays
on both sides of transfer table.
10. Rebuild deck, extend to caboose back door; two sets of steps
the front bottom step on the table side is in real
need of repair.
11. Install (4) signals at blind spots: curve into Midway and Twin Bridges.
12. Permanent Bar-B-Que.
13. Install brakes on engines and riding cars.
14. Security enhancement.

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FACILITY CHANGE REQUESTS (FCR): [4/16/07]

• FCR #0025 [12/06] Accept and install sea container donation.
• FCR #0024 [5/06] Add (2) diecast RR crossing signs donated by Milon Thorely.
• FCR #0023 [5/06] Add signals to previous planned system approved as FCR 13.
• FCR #0022 [3/06]:Install new 4" irrigation water main from new CRPD pump and connect to existing SVLS irrigation system at Boxcar yard; add new 4" irrigation main to north end of addition and connect to existing SVLS irrigation system. [approved]
• FCR #0021 [2/3/06]: Install steps to access south end of caboose. [approved]
• FCR #0020 [2/3/06]: Relocate approach track to station and lower yard further west into park area. Add bypass track for non-public passenger trains to bypass lower yard and passenger station. Upgrade and add new track 1600 ft. [approved BOD; pending membership, pending CRPD]
• FCR #0019 [1/6/06]: Add (3) exterior area lights: 1) between double gates to expansion area and container; 2) single gate to Sugar Pine loop by park pump; 3) side of caboose or box car if budget permits. [approved BOD; pending membership]
• FCR #0018 [6/3/05]: Install semi-permanent cover for passenger station; will be installed over the two existing passenger tracks; proposed cover to be 18ft. wide by 44ft. long by 10ft. high. Funded by bequest from Dick Esselbach estate. [approved] 1/23/06: Submitted to CRPD for approval.
• FCR #0017 [4/8/05]: Install tunnel in area of Memorial Grove; will be 65ft. long with approach walls; concrete tunnel elements will be constructed first then covered with fill dirt. [approved]
• FCR #0016 [3/4/05]: Repair/upgrade restroom modesty wall; repaint restroom in SPRR station yellow and brown trim; repaint entire floor area with epoxy paint. [approved]
• FCR #0015 [3/4/05]: Add lower yard bypass track through passenger station on third track; routing through trains through station will relieve congestion in lower yard. [approved]
• FCR #0014 [3/4/05]: Install remote electric switch control to auto select the (3) switches going into the yard leading to steaming bays. [approved]
• FCR #0013 [3/4/05]: Install (3) signals [Twin Bridges, Girder bridge before Midway, Midway siding status) and electric switch throw for Midway. [approved]
• FCR #0012 [5/13/04]: Install (2) 9' counter tops/cabinets and tile flooring in caboose. [approved, in progress]
• FCR #0011 [5/13/04]: Fix power to restrooms and add new dedicated circuit for RV receptacle. [approved, completed]
• FCR #0010 [5/13/04]: Install service track to east side of box car. [approved]
• FCR #0009 [4/18/04]: Install air conditioner in caboose window. [completed]
• FCR #0008 [2/12/04]: Install two gravel bins that have bottom gates. [approved, in progress]
• FCR #0007 [2/12/04]: Acquire a used road crossing gate with all working parts together. [approved, in progress]
• FCR #0006 [2/16/04]: Add four additional transfer table bays #30-33. [approved, completed]
• FCR #0005 [1/5/04]: Add a second lead track from the lower yard to the transfer table. [completed]
• FCR #0004 [12/1/03]: Add conduits from the new power cabinet east of the boxcar to Jewell Performing Arts Halloween Terror Train event locations. [approved, completed]
• FCR #0003 [12/1/03]: Add irrigation pipe from the concrete vault northeast of the boxcar yard south to the RV area. [approved, completed]
• FCR #0002 [12/1/03]: Add conduit from the concrete vault northeast of the boxcar yard south to the RV area with a stub east to Cobble Creek. [approved, completed]
• FCR #0001 [12/1/03]: Install two concrete grade crossings at Oasis south for main line and two sidings. The crossing location has been changed to north of Oasis at the south end of the approach trestle to Oasis. [cancelled]
• FCR #0000 [12/1/03]: Purchase additional relief numbers to update our concrete stamp for years 2004 and beyond. [completed]

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