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Tuesday, August 2. 2011Steam Report - July 30, 2011Jim Opolony continues to keep us informed! Here is what went on in the shop.  Ready for Work The early crew members got to the shop before 9:00 AM and began the process of removing and tagging the third row of superheaters. This job was done by 10:00 AM. Once again the nuts on the hanger bolts were rusted on, so they had to be heated. This takes time since we have to avoid damaging those parts that are cast iron. The fourth and final row of superheaters took until after 1:30 PM to get out.  Front Tube Sheet Later in the day, Rod Turner of the Electric Car Department was kind enough to help us out by pushing the 1630 into the steam shop with the U.S. Army switcher. The next step is to start removing tubes form the boiler.To do this, the necessary tools were identified and readied so that the superheater flues and boiler firetubes can be removed.  View Down Through Stack While this work was going on, shop members were out in our utility boxcar, set on the ground near the 'steam lead', hooking up our water system. This needed to be done to accommodate the upcoming visit of the LEVIATHAN. Another attempt was made to separate the tender from the Shay. It was unsuccessful once again. It appears a pin on the drawbar is the problem.
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Comments
Sun, 05-19-2013 22:13
Hello again. I had an idea that was (somewhat rudely, mid-sentence) dismissed in talking to a museum volunteer a few years back, but here it goes [...]
Thu, 05-16-2013 21:52
Looking good Bob! I hope to come out soon once I'm done with school.
Wed, 05-15-2013 21:28
I was not around at the time. General discussion suggests that it was "pretty marginal" in a number of areas. Nigel
Mon, 05-13-2013 11:08
"THUMBS UP!"
Fri, 05-10-2013 02:15
No, it will not be necessary to hold any of the work waiting for the plow to be turned, end for end. Weather will be the major factor, but there will [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 19:54
The CGW X-38 plow is really coming to life. Bob Kutella and Vic and crew need to be very proud of your collective efforts. I am very appreciative of [...]
Thu, 05-09-2013 15:20
The snowplow looks great! Are you going to apply the door and upper windows befor it is turned to continue work?
Thu, 05-09-2013 09:09
Max, Is there any progress to report yet, in regards to the installation of the poles and overhead wires? Have a good day, sir.
Wed, 05-08-2013 18:40
Thanks for the update! I still don't understand why Commonwealth #5 was removed from service. Do you know why?
Tue, 05-07-2013 09:28
Mr. Kolanowski.....I was just wondering if the Spaulding webcam will be up and running soon for us stay-at-homes. Thanks!2FP
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:04
Max, Has work begun yet on the construction phase of erecting the poles and putting up the wire? Wish I could be there to watch it happen.
Mon, 05-06-2013 23:02
Keep up the good work, Bob. Wish I could be there to help!!!!!!!