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Saturday, November 26. 2011Steam Department Update 11-26-2011This Saturday we had a surprisingly good turnout. Steam Department volunteers must have felt the need to work off the turkey. On 1630 work continued steadily. Collin and Phil worked on the firebox end tube plugs. Another 40 are out. The technique is now well developed but there is a limit to how long you can you can work at this. Since you have first to gas cut the tube end to a suitable length for removal the atmosphere in the confined space of the boiler when you use an acetylene cutting torch does become "a little warm". Still, the fireman's side is now largely clear. Mike and Bob removed the stays from the firebox corner. All the rivets and stays are now out so they are now working on cutting out the damaged corner plate. Not simple as the replacement tube sheet fitted in the 1930's was welded into place. A great deal of reorganization of the shop was achieved that will provide Dennis with a better area for welding, under lifting gear that can move and position heavy parts, as well as free the space in which we can both swage the fire tubes for 1630 and set up the rig to pressure test the super heater elements.
The new fork lift enabled us to move the large timbers being seasoned for the Shay up onto racking so freeing a lot of floor space.  Timber for the Shay The Shay saw considerable progress. A "A" frame outside the shop was broken down and reassembled over the truck - one of those jobs that sounds easy until you are trying to align bolt holes in the legs and beam, both of which are heavy enough to need 2 people to move!!.  Preparing to lift Anyway, we achieved it and then it was possible to lift the bolster off the truck.
So now the springs that are to be replaced are free and clear.
Small snag - the truck must also be examined for damage or cracks which means removing 50 years of hardened grease and muck.
Meanwhile Rick was completing the cover over the vertical lathe to protect this during the winter.  Protection for the lathe We were also able to progress a number of machining tasks. Thanks everyone for a very productive day's work Nigel Saturday, November 26. 2011TMS Project - November 25, 2011I happened to stop by our site in Union and found a lot of activity. As mentioned previously, every day brings changes and progress on this project. Mike Stauber was out early and began doing more cleanup and needlechipping on the disassembled number two truck, and was helped by Frank Sirinek. (It was windy but certainly above normal temps for late November)  Moving Day The sideframes for this truck are in the shop area and previously primed. Here, Mike and Frank are moving them to a different area on the floor.  Like New In short order, Mike and Frank had some finish paint on them, and they looked like new. You might see the new steam cleaner sitting behind then in the shop, brand new, and kept out of the weather. |
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Sun, 07-27-2014 23:15
In looking at the general exterior condition of the Dynamometer Car you would think that it was a total wreck. It is wonderful that it is operational [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 20:14
I had a blast riding in X-5000 on Sunday during Diesel Days. Brian was great to talk to. It was cool seeing the comntrol board work. I can't wait for [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:47
Shane, Clean rain water is certainly possible. The snag is that you would need a BIG collection and storage system. We are using around 8000 [...]
Fri, 07-25-2014 16:42
John, Yes. Sadly the tender is in poor shape. She should go under cover as part of the new barn project. There will be much discussion around [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:38
Hello Richard In reply to your question concerning RI 2702. The museum is studying the acquisition but no decision has been yet made.
Thu, 07-24-2014 21:29
Hello Chris The 2702 is under study by those interested at Irm. Unfortunately, the possible acquisition boils down to $. First ,who will support [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 13:01
Hello, is there anyone that I can contact in the Diesel Department about volunteering? I am studying mechanical engineering and I would love to get [...]
Thu, 07-24-2014 00:01
I will commit something to 2702 if I see a specific fund for it. Supposedly the owners made an effort to keep it original, other than removing seats. [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 19:54
Hi Nigel, I have some suggestions to enhance the experience of steam railroading for museum visitors: 1) In September 2002, I visited on the [...]
Wed, 07-23-2014 00:17
while watching the Diesel Days parade, i noticed a detail on UP 1848 that stood out to me. it was its cab number, i could tell it had a previous [...]
Mon, 07-21-2014 17:48
The hydraulic drawbar on X-5000 works. Its operation was determined Saturday evening and successfully used all day Sunday. The car measured up to a [...]
Sun, 07-20-2014 13:56
2702 would definitely be a project of a massive effort. It has some sort of giant roadside casino sign installed on it. The interior is completely [...]