tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51780931548007863022024-03-13T10:34:27.299-05:00From The Shop at the MCRRFrom the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-46073540021482922112019-07-23T20:32:00.000-05:002019-07-23T20:32:08.924-05:00July, 2019, Work WeekendFirst, a treat for those anxious about Shay No.9.<br />
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The staff has been returning No.9 back to running condition for its debut at the 2019 Old Threshers' Reunion. No.9 last ran late in 2018 at the Georgetown Loop Railroad. The GLRR staff did their year-end "pickling" of No.9, stored it over winter, and then readied it for shipment to Mt. Pleasant. We are putting the locomotive back together and replacing some of the West Side Lumber treatments that were impeading Federal Railroad Administration certification or simply unnecesary for use at the GLRR.<br />
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The focus of the work weekend required that No.9 was not in the way, so it was set outside the shop to graze near the flagpole. Not to be outshone, both CyZ No.1 and No.D9 photobombed this shot of No.9.
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One of the short yellow coaches had its roof trashed just before the 2018 OTR, having been outside when a storm hit Mt. Pleasant. At the last work weekend and over the Independence Day weekend, the staff removed and prepared the coach roof for an ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) rubber roof. The next few pictures show Ryan J., Sean B., Micah M., Elliot H., and Melissa B. applying the adhesive to the substrate and roofing material, and then sticking the material in place.<br />
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Melissa B. and Wayne P. remove the old roof from another victim of the 2018 storm. The EPDM roof will be installed in mid August.<br />
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While the coaches were being re-roofed in the shop, Brad T., Alex M., and Joan M. worked on the water tower roof, getting pieces fitted for the construction of the roof. These pictures were taken in the roof "workshop" but the building of the roof will take place on-site at the North Depot.<br />
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The next group of pictures depict various scenes around the railroad during the work weekend.<br />
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Memories are hazy; either sometime in 2017 or 2018 we traded several simple steam powered air compressors for a "rough" ballast tamper. We sent the tamper off-site to be renovated. While it still looks rough, the tamper has two new engines, all new hoses, new bearings, and a host of overhauled parts.<br />
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Kendall O. and Konnor S. refurbished our "rubble cart" with a new frame and decking, overhauled bearings and other metal parts. The cart was painted and lettering applied to match what would have been present while at Argent Lumber Company.<br />
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Dusitn B. and Matt W. discuss what will be placed on the pit track after No. 9 was removed.<br />
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Lee R. and Rex F. were busy with repairs to the east main crossing gate. Here, they were looking through a supply cabinet for some electrical fittings.<br />
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Sean B. blended the settled solids of a 5 gallon container of roofing adhesive.<br />
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Dustin B. returns from the east main gate with a trenching machine which was used to bury the electrical pipes.<br />
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A work weekend isn't complete without the Vulcan Iron Works gasoline switch engine, Frederick Snare Corp's No. 2.<br />
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Getting No.12 ready for service for the year includes separating the tender from the locomotive. Once the separation is complete, the draw bar is removed, pressure washed, and magnafluxed. Presuming the visual and magnetic inspections are nominal, the draw bar is replaced, and the tender is joined to the locomotive. Dale F. and Roger R. connect the flexible hoses and chains between the two units.<br />
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No.D9's return-to-service project requires that all components are functional. Here, its air compressor is removed from a flatcar for inspection by one of our volunteers. <br />
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No.12's boiler and tender are filled with water for hydrotesting.
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08/25
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Dom H. and Roger R. polish some bearing journals in anticipation of the axle's insertion into a coach truck. Matt W. takes over from Dom as machinist to complete the journal polishing. With the polishing complete, a large group of volunteers prepare to remove a worn out axle set from a coach truck and replace it with the refurbished axles set.
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Ryan J. and Kendall O. prepare to power wash No.12.
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Dale F. and Allen F. begin their annual clean-up of No.6.
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Starting in January, 2018, No.6's cab and much of the external plumbing was completely revised, including installation of two Nathan "Monitor" injectors. After wrapping the steam lines with insulation, labels were attached near each valve.
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08/26
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Dom H. prepares the site for a mechanical lubricator on the front of No.6. Evan P. assists Allan F. in the installation of the linkage that will drive the lubricator.
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Several people install a whistle and linkage of No.6.
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Having missed the group lunch, Dustin looks for his sandwich in one of several likely places.
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After a thorough power wash, Dave does some investigations on No.D9's aircompressor and declares it in need of much attention.
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The next few pictures were taken from the manlift's basket. This signal had a silent bell which was caused by a large nest built by some energetic insects within the gong.
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Rex F. repairs the crossbucks from one of the gates.
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08/29
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A big storm came through on Tuesday night, two days before the start of the 2018 Reunion. During the storm, power went out for several hours, and many inches of rain fell. The next few pictures give an idea of the havoc brought to the park.
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While some of us were savoring the havoc, John K., Allan F., and Dale F. continue work on No.6.
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Several coaches were outside when the storm hit and several coaches lost their roofing! Roger R., Paul K., and Brian B. attempt to fix the roofing but to no avail. The roofs leaked and were scheduled for replacement in 2019.
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08/31
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No.6 stops at the North Station.
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09/01
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Matt C. running No.12.
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The train's Security Staff followed by the train crew's conductors and brakeman.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-65870708515287266762019-05-27T19:51:00.000-05:002019-05-27T19:51:08.766-05:00August, 2018, Work WeekendWith the 2018 Old Threshers Reunion coming up in a few weeks, there were fewer people at the August work weekend than usual.
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No. 6 has been in reconstructive surgery since the beginning of the year having its cab controls and piping completely reconfigured. There have been several test runs of the engine in the past months to get the less-than-ideal things corrected. Several cosmetic items needed addressing for the flurry of firemen and engineers expected at the OTR.
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The cab reconfiguration caused some outside items to be changed. For example, the wiring which was hiding inside the left hand grab rail was moved to the right side grab rail.
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Lee R. and Kendall O. rewire the headlight.
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The ongoing renovation of No. D9 continues, with several volunteers working on the air brake cylinders and others working on the plumbing in the engine compartment.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-11487199402543922032018-07-23T16:46:00.000-05:002018-07-23T16:46:34.222-05:00July, 2018, Work WeekendThe D-9 gained its torque converter!
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Rex F. and John K. discuss the next move for getting the torque converter into the frame.
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Hoisting the engine to slide it forward.
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The torque converter nestled between the transmission and engine.
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Joanie M. wire wheeling the crud off the D-9's chassis.
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Yippee! Roger R. finalizes the sanders of the Vulcan FS-2! We will now need to see how well they work. Unlike No. 12, FS-2's sanders are gravity fed. This should be interesting.
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No. 6 has been under extensive maintenance in the past 7 months. Those of you familiar with the 6 will not recognize the fireman/engineer's area.
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Dave O. installs the overflow pipe for the right-side injector. Matt W. adjusts the boiler check valve.
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The new mechanical lubricator. As of this writing, it has not been mounted on the engine but will be installed in the next few weeks.
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Alan C. and Dom H. wrap the fiberglass insulation on the steam pipes and manifolds in 6's cab.
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The current view of 6's cab. Yes, that is No. 6 and not the 12. <br />
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Matt W. replaces the steam line for the air compressor.
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Once work was complete, the 6's boiler was filled to the appropriate level and the tender was topped up. In anticipation of running it on Sunday, Dom H. poses while a natural gas fire is heating the boiler.
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The 6 performed quite well on Sunday. Pulling a 3 car consist, it made it around the system numerous times. Everyone that wanted to run or fire the engine had a chance to do so. A short list of fixes remains as well as a few more items that still need to be installed.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-74836968653847881602018-07-23T14:29:00.000-05:002018-07-23T14:31:47.601-05:00June, 2018, Work WeekendTwo inside work areas and one outside work area.<br />
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The Plymouth diesel switcher, D-9, had lots of attention. Both the D-9 and No. 14 were acquired from a liquidation sale of a rock quarry operator in Ohio in the 1990's. No. 14 was the better of the two and was placed in service soon after relocating to the MCRR. The D-9 was a bit rougher and never saw regular service. A restoration effort has been ongoing since 2009 with long periods of nothing happening.<br />
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The staff removes some of the sheet metal to expose the engine compartment in anticipation of getting the repaired torque converter installed.
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Dustin B. supervises the volunteers as they rebuild the brake cylinders.
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Dustin B. gets the transmission front end cleaned in anticipation of connecting the torque converter.
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No. 6 was buried on shop's west track. The Vulcan Iron Works FS-2 pulled No. 6 and the D-9 out of their holes for continuing maintenance.
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Jesse V. carefully places the gasket onto No. 6's right steam cylinder so the valve chest can be put in place.
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A few members resumed the fireside cleaning of No. 12. Poor weather from the end-of-season operation in December until this work weekend has kept the last few hours of its annual pickling from being completed. Elliot H. holds the locomotive in place and then watches as Micah M. and Alex M. open the smoke box door.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-57047015955310338482018-07-19T17:01:00.000-05:002018-07-19T17:01:36.609-05:00May, 2018, Work WeekendIn preparation for the wheel upgrade project, we moved the large wheel press from a flatcar to the machine shop floor. Steve P's large crane easily lifted the press off the flatcar.
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One of the trouble areas on the 6 were the leaky seals for the slide valves' rods. Jesse V. resurfaced the rods and made new bushings. The newly acquired tool post grinder was a vital piece of equipment for this job.
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The volunteers moved some cabinets from the main floor to the loft over the office. The cabinets were loaded with heavy parts. Each cabinet was emptied of its drawers, hoisted to the loft and reassembled.
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Awful weather kept the volunteers inside today, but there was still enough work to keep everyone busy.
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Some time ago, FS-2 (the Vulcan Iron Works gasoline switcher, affectionately known as the "Squirt") was re-engined, re-transmissioned, repainted, and in general, brought to a much higher mechanical standard.<br />
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During the re-everything project, the old mechanical sanders were modernized with pneumatic actuators. Unfortunately, after mounting the sanders' air cylinders, nothing further was accomplished leaving the FS-2 without a way to drop sand on the rails. For the last few months, Roger R. has been heading up the project to restore sanders to the engine.
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This month, with help from Alex M, James M., and Nick M., the team was able to deal with some of the mechanical issues introduced by the air operated sanders.
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Alex M. installs the sander actuator valve in the cab of the FS-2 while Roger R. and Nick M. supervise.
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The underside of FS-2.
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James M. consults with Roger R. on some aspect of the sanders' mechanical linkage.
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Last December, plans started to take place for the upgrade of the 6's cab crew operator equipment. Since that time, besides the cab being completely stripped of everything, much of the outside piping and linkages, and refurbishment of the D-valves, much progress has been made.
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This picture shows most of the new piping and the left side Nathan Manufacturing's Monitor injector.
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Matt C., Matt W., Dustin B., and Brian B. discuss how to bend the injectors' feed water and delivery pipes.
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After completing two opposing 90-degree bends, John G. and Brian B. watch Matt W. thread the end of a water delivery pipe. Dustin B. applies thread cutting oil as the electric threader cuts through the steel.
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Kendall O. and Dustin B. fit the new delivery pipe onto the right side of the boiler.
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Dave M. mills a part for the 6.
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Jesse V. mills a seat for one of the 4 upgraded steam cylinder cocks.<br />
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John G. fabricated a mount for 6's the new dual needle blower/atomizer gauge. Firemen will find it just behind the fuel valve. <br />
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Not pictured is the movement of many pieces of rolling stock and locomotives. No. 14 had a good checkout of the brake cylinder repair which was described in the past few blog posts.
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Jesse V finished the cylinder cock repair which was started last month. The units were placed into their respective spots on the two cylinders
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The machine shop was getting somewhat out of order. Matt C, Chris P, and Dan H spent a few days rearranging many of the machine tools and dealt with years of cutter tucked in every empty spot between the machines.
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Besides moving the machines to more appropriate spots within the shop, several of them were cleaned of decades of oil and dirt. Melissa B discovered that the Cincinnati mill was not black.<br />
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Joanie M removed metal shavings, dirt, and oil from a lathe.<br />
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No. 16 was knocked down one rung on the shop task list with the D-9's return-to-service effort taking its place. The 16 had been making a few unneeded squeaks so the crew oiled and greased it as if were going to be moving under its own power. Brian B supervises Micah M in the art of preparing the 16 for service.
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Rex F, Dustin B, Nick M, and Ryan F force lubrication into the steam cylinders via the mechanical lubricator's lines. It took some time to take things apart to get access to the lines.
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No. 6's boiler back-end update proceeded with Kendall O, Jesse V, and John K inspecting, cleaning, and reassembling the Nathan Monitor injectors.
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Matt W inspects some of the valves destined for the back-end update while Kendall O continued fabrication of the steam plumbing.
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With the 16 out of the shop and the D-9 in its place, one of the many tasks necessary to return it to service is to rebuild the brake cylinders. Just coming out of the 14's brake cylinder rebuild gave the team the confidence to perform the same process only to find that the cylinders are sufficiently different making the repair parts incorrect. <br />
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Not having the D-9 on the pit made getting underneath to loosen the bolts holding the cylinders to the frame a bit difficult. Nick M is lean enough that he was able to scoot underneath the engine and undo the bolts.
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Wayne P needle-scales the cylinders to remove years of built up dirt and rust.
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As part of the machine shop move-and-clean project, the obsolete vertical air tank, its plumbing, and a heat exchanger used many years ago was removed and placed in the metal scrap bin.
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Rex F attached a sling to a broken gear reduction mechanism so it could be lifted off the shelf.
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After the tank was freed from its place under the shelf, it was hauled outside with the skid-steer.
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Rex F and Ryan F remove the plumbing for the tank and the heat exchanger.
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One of the switches did not have a "keeper." Micah M fabricated a pin to lock the switch lever in position.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-48224629279548480722018-03-04T10:47:00.000-06:002018-03-04T10:52:42.205-06:00February, 2018, Work WeekendNo. 6's boiler back end reorganization continues.
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After some sorting, here are most of the new valves and pipe fittings that will be installed on the 6's boiler back end.
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Drilling the new bracket for the hydrostat.
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No. 14's right side air brake cylinder ready for installation.
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Brian B and Kendall O install the recently assembled air brake cylinder on the right side of the 14's chassis.
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Micah M using the needle scaler to remove the concrete-like muck from the locomotive's left side cylinder.
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Dave M cleans the piston, rod, and cylinder head of the air brake cylinder.
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The inside bore of the cylinder before washing and honing.
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Braden G scrubs the remaining muck out of the cylinder.
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Dustin B hones the brake cylinder.
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In December, it was noticed that the 6's cylinder cocks were in need of repair. Jesse V cuts, mills, and installs a new threaded nipple on one of the cylinder cocks.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-51446906879278678452018-03-04T10:04:00.000-06:002018-03-04T10:08:02.800-06:00January, 2018, Work WeekendJanuary's work weekend also hosts the MCRR's Annual membership meeting. The main order of business at the membership meeting is the election for the expiring board of directors' positions. After the membership meeting, the monthly Board of Directors meeting takes place.
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Spearheaded by Kendall O and Matt W, they, along with several additional volunteers, stripped the back end of the boiler of all valves, piping, wiring, and controls. Visitors to the RR this summer will see Nathan Monitor injectors, new valves, and an uncluttered back end.
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This is the back end's "before" view.
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The back end after the initial decluttering phase.
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The 12's winter cleanup was started the day after the last North Pole Express train. We were able to dry the steam driven appliances and steam cylinders plus wash the steam side of the boiler but due to the weather, not too much more.
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The running gear was cleaned and polished by Joanie M, Alex M, Nick M, and Micah M.
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No. 14 had its air brake cylinders removed and disassembled. Next month, the cylinders will be fitted with new components and reinstalled.
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Ryan F, Dave O, and Dustin B discuss how to remove the brake piston rods from the housing. Years of dirt and wear made the task far more interesting than it should have been!
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Dave M uses the needle scaler to clean some concrete-like muck off the brake cylinder housing.
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-69301960361057316792018-02-26T20:29:00.000-06:002018-02-26T20:29:33.508-06:00December, 2017, North Pole ExpressFour sections: static scenes at the North Pole, visitors at the North Pole Express, train crew and North Pole Express staff in and around the North Pole, and numerous locomotive scenes including preliminary boiler washing.
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Section 1: Static scenes at the North Pole.
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Section 2: Visitors at the North Pole Express.
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Section 3: Train crew and North Pole Express staff in and around the North Pole.
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The volunteers completed the packing of the MHR paraphernalia and started unpacking NPE paraphernalia. <br />
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The fireman on the last Midwest Haunted Rail's No. 12 shift has not taken a moment from the operator's position.
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During Old Threshers Reunion and Midwest Haunted Rails operations, a small section of No. 12's firebrick moved out of position.
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No. 6's left-side steam chest was opened for inspection. Besides exposing the slide valves on both sides, the packing was removed from both piston rods and throttle rod.
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Disappointing weather caused the truncating of one night's operation and the cancellation of another night's entire event. The dampened enthusiasm also caused a shortage of pictures but Joanie M. came to the rescue with a large group of pictures covering trains in motion, people, and other "things."<br />
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Some interesting views of the trains passing with the ominous sky in the background.
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The staff readies the two locomotives. A quick swap of the 6's headlight was in order. During the Old Threshers Reunion, we had mounted the 2's proposed headlight on the 6, but there is a limited amount night time running at OTR. Most of Haunted Rails is at night and a 100% reliable headlight is a must. Until the 2nd weekend, the temporary installation was not 100% reliable.
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Looking backward from inside a caboose.
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It is unknown exactly who Ken C. made friends with this night.
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Matt C. supervises Brian B's firing of the 6. <br />
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Getting ready for the night's running.<br />
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An enthusiastic newly promoted fireman, Matt W. cheerfully dances over some air hoses on his way towards the locomotive. <br />
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Kendall O's pup refuses to move. He's been told to not bring his pets to the railroad. <br />
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No. 6 was put away for the winter. No. 12 received its end-of-event cleanup in anticipation of the 2017 North Pole Express.</div>
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After draining, the boiler is pressurized by the portable diesel air compressor. The compressed air is used to dry the steam lines and appliances.<br />
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-77710878048203304482018-02-20T09:52:00.000-06:002018-02-20T09:52:05.596-06:00 September, 2017, Work WeekendThe September work weekend became two weekends. Besides
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Midwest Haunted Rails was extended to four weekends in 2016. With the
first 2017 MHR weekend fast approaching the additional work weekend gave
volunteers additional opportunities to convert the South Station from a mundane rail car
storage area to the famous "spook house."<br />
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From the Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144023484436000375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5178093154800786302.post-63623643053483957992018-02-20T09:31:00.001-06:002018-02-20T09:31:57.560-06:00August-September 2017 Old Threshers' ReunionThis post covers the 2017 Old Threshers Reunion, starting a week before and ending the day after the Reunion.
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A random shot north from the shop. A good portion of our rolling stock is outside so we could gain complete access to the South Station and Museum B. That is the 6 in the foreground without its tender and the 16 anxiously awaiting attention so it can get back into service.
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Scott D. attends to the track signals.
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"FS-2," "Snare 2," "Squirt" -- whatever we are calling it that second -- pulls the 6's tender from the shop to the hydrant in front of the South Station. The tank's access panels had been removed, the inside prepared, and a waterproof coating applied to the inside walls. With the panels replaced, it was time to fill the tender and check for leaks.
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It would be generous to state there were a few leaks. The fasteners holding the access panels in place proved extremely problematic and one of the two feedwater valves sheared off due to corrosion.
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Nelson S. and Matt W. monitor the filling of the tender. Later Elliot H. attends to some of the leakey fasteners.
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Alan P. and Dale P. embark of a week long project of getting No. 6 ready for the Reunion.
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Started some time ago, the updating of the "green coach" was nearing completion. A much needed coat of paint was applied converting the "green coach" into the "maroon coach."
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No. 6's tender was mated to the locomotive. Rex F. and Jesse V. connect the right side feed water line to the tender.
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Paul K., Lee R., and Matt W. fabricate a linkage arm for one of the 6's whistles.
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The ready-to-use "maroon coach" after the masking on the windows and doors was removed.
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No. 12's turn at the water station. Part of the 2017 season setup is to perform a hydrostatic pressure test of the boiler. First step is to top up the boiler.
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With the boiler full, a pressure pump is attached and the pressure is increased to beyond its normal operating value. If no leaks are detected, an excited volunteer enters the firebox to tap on the staybolts to determine if any have cracked in the previous season's use.
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Dale P. continues the preparation of No. 6.
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No. 12 gets its waste cellers serviced. Rex F. contemplates doing something other than the waste cellers.
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No. 12's left side feed water system had a water inlet valve fail causing the Sellers 7 1/2 Class N lifting injector to stop injecting. The valve was replaced and Jesse V. restored a portion of the injector's innards to proper working condition.
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No. 6 leaves the yard on its way to get its consist for the day.
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All done. The two locomotives get an end of event clean-up. Elliot H. washes the fire side of No. 12's flues.
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