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Sunday, August 2. 2009Steam Shop Visit August 1, 2009We spent the day dodging rain showers and took the opportunity to visit the steam shop.  428 The UP 428 consolidation and its tender have been moved to the north end of the shop and can now peek out the door. We learned that work is starting on the boiler jacket insulation of this engine. We discussed jigs and fixtures for cutting the slabs of insulation and offered the use of a large saw in the woodshop.  Wheel Lathe Area Rick Marzec is showing Victor Humphreys the new overhead crane by the massive wheel lathe. It looks good! But of course funds are greatly needed to complete the installation and electrical service, so send your donations in, please  Shay Work continues on the tube sheet repairs on the front end of the shay. You will see the bottom of the old tube sheet has been cut out. The rolled new piece was being machined and drilled yesterday and is close to being ready to put in place.  1630 Here Stu Brush and Bill Chyna are machining a bearing thrust plate for the Frisco 1630 2-10-0. One piece at a time, this engine is getting closer. |
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Sun, 02-21-2021 21:12
Hi Ethan The 428 has been worked on recently but the focus now is on the maintenance and repair on the 1630 and the Shay. This Spring we will [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 15:10
How is the UP 428 Steam locomotive engine is most done being fixed. OK Roger.
Sun, 02-21-2021 13:18
Hello Max The answer is Yes, the Dover will be used along with our other Pullman cars only in special event operations. When not in use [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:30
Hello Jim We will be operating the Dover this year depending upon its mechanical condition. I hope to use the car in display venue as well as in [...]
Sun, 02-21-2021 12:24
Hello Kirk Hello, Yes the Dover is now in great shape. There are a couple of little projects to accomplish when the weather changes. I am [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 18:55
Will the DOVER STRAIT be operational for Museum trips
Sat, 02-20-2021 17:06
I’m really impressed with the wonderful job your volunteers are doing to restore this historic passenger car. Once the restoration is complete, does [...]
Sat, 02-20-2021 14:02
It is great to see the work that Bob Hunter and Gene Macowiak started in the 1990’s. Great work done in finishing the two bedrooms and the buffet [...]
Fri, 02-19-2021 18:41
Very good article. I definitely love this website. Continue the good work!
Tue, 02-02-2021 10:15
I know it is wintertime, and the Virus is making getting people in to do work is difficult, so in a few months, when it's warmer, would someone please [...]
Sun, 01-31-2021 14:37
Hello Jack Thank you very much We in the coach dept are working very hard to have these trains restored Thanks Roger
Sat, 01-30-2021 18:45
pre oiler is a great idea saves lots of wear and tear on engines. a pat on the back for the diesel crew