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Friday, November 9. 2018

T & N O 2-10-2 #975 Posted by Roger Kramer in Steam Department at 11:15

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T & N O 2-10-2 #975

Yes, the 975 is receiving more paint from its painting friend, Gregg Wolfersheim. A coating of primer then the top coat of black paint sure makes the locomotive almost come to life.

Gregg here is priming the front near the drawbar.

Another view

More prep work on the drivers and running gear.

Coating the front with Black

1630 firing and the 975 right next door.

Firemens side of the engine.

Another view but now showing the smoke box painted.

Western view

Gregg painted the front of the smoke box with a silver color to imitate the original color

A straight on view. It still needs the headlight and markers.

Another view

A close-up of the driving wheels and running gear. As you can see there is still much to do.

The painting will continue until Gregg runs out of good 50 degree weather. Here is a future consideration for all you steam fans. Why not send in a donation to increase the 975 fund for its future storage inside. This engine with its new paint job needs to be protected. Help place this engine into our next new building! Thanks Roger

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