Summer of 19 - #31 - Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History-Part 2 of 3

Wednesday Oct 9th, 2019-Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, Part 2 of 3
The Glover Machine Works: Casting a New South - "The dedicated craftsmen of the Glover Machine Works worked tirelessly to build the quality locomotives that helped rebuild the South after the Civil War. Explore the nation's only full-scale reproduction of a belt-driven locomotive assembly line and gain insight into the building process, including a pattern shop, factory equipment, and two locomotives in various stages of completion.
Casting a New South offers a fascinating glimpse into the turn-of-the-century business technology that helped the Glovers market their locomotives as far away as Russia."

There was far less reading here and lots of machinery and parts.  This was where they showed you how they built the parts for the locomotives and assembled them.  Bryan was much more interested in this, me not so much.  I never have really understood or cared how machinery works.  The main thing is, that it works!!!  
I did like this layout of the Administration Office of Glovers though. I would have been at home here, ha!!ha!!
                            

There were models of early railroad cars.

We would still like to do a train ride in the domed section of the modern trains, and see the amazing views from up there.  

Domed passenger section on top

The Private Business Car was like a small apartment with separate bedrooms, living area and kitchen.  This was the railroad version of a private jet.

Bryan was in his element looking at all the tools and machines.  I loved the way they were displayed. You'll notice that I'm not writing much about this section, mainly because I don't know anything about it or understand it, sorry!!!!

The Workshop

The Foundry

Post-Civil War Perspectives: 1965-Present Modern Views of the Civil War: This exhibition was placed between the Glover Pattern Shop and the Machine Shop.  The picture below attempts to put into words  the feelings in the USA today, regarding the Civil War from both sides. I like the way it is written.     

Rich's Centennial Exhibition -"These statues of Confederate generals were commissioned by Rich's department store in Atlanta to commemorate the 1961 centennial of the Civil War.  Made of a moldable plastic called elastic, the originally all white statues were exhibited first at Rich's alongside Civil War related artifacts.  

Rich's exhibition was part of a series of events that occurred throughout the state during the 1960's memorializing, commemorating, and celebrating the Confederacy and the Civil War.  Often these events made public use of Confederate symbols.  At the same time, segregationists used Confederate emblems to rally their supporters and demonstrate their opposition to the Civil Rights Movement"

Back to Glovers Machine Works...............

Payroll for Glover Machine Works for the MONTH of September 1895 was $791.44.  It looks as though that was for 29 employees.  I'm guessing that wasn't bad money back then.  I believe my first pay check, working at the bank, was about 7 pounds a week in 1969!!!

They were building locomotives like this model.

There was an educational section where schools can have field trips, and any children that come to the museum can learn and play.  It was a nice area for the children.  It also had some historical exhibits.

Jolley Education Center - "The Jolley Education Center is home to the Merci Boxcar and many of the Museum’s educational programs for children and their parents. It offers engaging and interactive learning stations for families to explore, including two telegraph stations, where children can tap out messages in Morse Code and a diesel train simulator, allowing visitors to be engineers and “drive” a train on their own.
Younger children will enjoy the Georgia W. Pierce Pre-K area, which provides the opportunity to play with train-themed toys and books."

Who's this "big kid" playing with the buttons to hear the sound of the steam train moving along the rails, arriving at the station and then departing.  Oh, and best of all blowing it's whistle!!!!  Well maybe the sound of it just moving along, and then the steam going whoosh as it stopped at the station were better.  I just can't decide.  Luckily there was no-one else around and I could play to my hearts content.

Old signal

I think this is a model "station".  There was nothing inside as it was still being "created".  Something to look forward to in the future.

This was a "Train Simulator"

Inside you could pretend you were in the engine and driving it.  It really looked as though you were going through the countryside or whatever you wanted to do.  It would have been great fun, unfortunately quite a few people were in this area by now, and I had to let the kids have their section back!!!!

Also in this section were some historical items of interest to "grown ups" as well as kids!!!

Morse Code anyone

Train Timetable

Merci Boxcar - "Known as the “40 & 8” for being able to carry 40 men or eight horses during World Wars I and II, this Merci Boxcar was part of the "Gratitude Train" that the people of France sent over upon completion of World War II to thank the United States for providing aid to their battered country.
The boxcar came to the Museum from the Fulton County branch of "La Society Des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux", an honor society which began following World War I for American Legion members who went above and beyond in their service.  Included with the boxcar was a collection of select items, also on display."

Framed Silk Needlework portrait of George Washington

WWI Helmet

That's the end of Part 2, but not the end of our visit.  For me, the best is yet to come.  Stay tuned!!!!