To help restore the Montana Western #31 in time for its anniversary next year, Mid-Continent is challenging its members, donors and supporters to raise $10,000 for the restoration of this EMC gas-electric motor car. Some of you may remember that we had a $10,000 matching fund drive in 2023 to kick off the project. This year, we are doing a second $10,000 matching fund drive in order to bring the engine restoration to completion and bring the motor car home to MCRM.

This motor car was a precursor to the modern diesel locomotive, constructed in 1925, by the Electro-Motive Company using a Winton model 106A engine that it still has today. It is also the oldest surviving, and largely unmodified gas-electric motor car built by EMC. Next year, 2025, will be the motor car’s 100-year anniversary!

With this challenge, every dollar donated to this fund drive will be matched dollar-for-dollar, by Mid-Continent member Bob A., up to $10,000. Together, this will raise $20,000 for the Montana Western #31 Fund. 

If you are interested in helping us restore the Montana Western #31 to working condition and bring it back in time to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, please click the button below.

Donations can also be made by phone or mail. For assistance, contact our office staff at 608-522-4261.

Our webpage will be frequently updated with current donation totals so check back to follow our progress!

Raised amount is accurate as of 4:40 PM on 10/29/2024.