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Updated 2/15/10 Oelwein's CGW Shops in Jeopardy  Locomotive and car repair shops under construction in 1898. From the collection of Jim Rueber On February 8, 2010, I met with Oelwein's mayor, city council, and Brenda Mainwaring, Director of Public Relations for the Union Pacific Railroad. She explained the reasons behind the decision for taking down the Chicago Great Western shop building. A discussion followed in which we all asked questions, and the council expressed all of our concerns, some of which the UP had not considered. She told us that she didn't think the UP would change their minds, but that she would make a report on our meeting and let the city know what happens. Brenda did ask me one big favor; "call off the letter writing and emails".  William Mundt, President Hub City Heritage Railroad Museum  Caboose Restoration Work on the Rock Island caboose has moved right along. The latest photo, courtesy Ed Raye, shows that the coupola has now been completed. For progress photos of the caboose, please visit the Current Projects page.  Attention Getter A new display designed to help draw the public's attention is now in place in front of the yard office. A crossing signal from the CGW at Mulberry Street in Waterloo has been installed and made operational. Also included in the new display is a short section of track housing a freight car truck. Photos courtesy Ed Raye.   
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