Lincoln Car Update July 20
Thank you to our volunteers who spent last week working on the exterior of the Lincoln Funeral Car....
Read MoreLincoln Funeral Train Song
Our friend, Joe Weckerle, wrote a song to commemorate the Lincoln Funeral Train. We’re excited to release it through iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and Rdio. The proceeds of the song sales go to help build the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train. So help spread the word, share some music, and let’s build the train together! Buy it on iTunes Buy it on Amazon Buy it on Spotify Buy it on Rdio We’d like to acknowledge everyone who was part of making this song a reality: Sung by: Kristi Vannatter Backing Vocals: Crystal Manigo Violin: Rachael Bodek Guitar: Joe Weckerle Bass/Keyboards: Rich...
Read MoreLeviathan Week at Steam Into History
We’re excited to be part of Railroad Adventures in November at Steam Into History in Pennsylvania. The Leviathan 63, along with the York 17 (also built by Dave Kloke) will appear in a reenactment of the Golden Spike at Promontory Point. If you’re able to join us, it’ll be quite a historic event. There will also be a recreation of the historic Brady photo at Hanover Junction. (Read more about that history in York, PA here.) The Leviathan Store will be there as well, with exclusive Leviathan merchandise and some 2015 Lincoln Funeral Train items as well (while they last!). We...
Read MoreOn Route To Salute Lincoln 2015 Fundraiser
Join us for a fabulous fundraiser on October 19, 2013 at the Sanfilippo Estate. Download the invitation for all the details. If you don’t know what makes the Sanfilippo Estate so special, check out the video on their site here. Dinner Reservations are $150 per person. Purchase tickets online using the button below or mail your check to: Historic Railroad Equipment Association 1325 Spaulding Rd. Elgin, IL 60120 We also have several sponsorship/donation levels for this fundraiser event: Cabinet Member / Diamond Benefactor reservation at $100,000: includes (2) reserved seats on the...
Read MoreSpring Open House - April 7, 2013
We had such great response to our open house last fall that we’ve decided to have another one! Come see the shop where the Lincoln Funeral Train is being built. You’ll get to see the Leviathan 63 up close, as well as the York 17, another steam locomotive Dave Kloke has been building, before it’s delivered to York, Pennsylvania. You can connect with members of our team and hear the latest updates on the funeral train progress and our upcoming fundraising events. Help us spread the word… If you’re on Facebook, RSVP for the event and share it with your friends....
Read MoreCarson’s Community Days Event Fundraiser
We’re participating in Carson’s Community Days Event. It’s a great way to help raise money to help us build the Lincoln funeral car, and save money on your purchases at Carson’s during their Community Days sales on March 1-2. You can purchase coupon booklets online until February 21, and they’ll be mailed directly to you in time for the sale. Or you can purchase coupon booklets in person up until March 1st at Miller Insurance Services, 1108 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 between 9am-5:30pm Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri, or 9am-1pm Wed & Sat. Either way, your $5...
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