The freight house on the West side is original, the round house was torn down for tax reasons in the (I think) late 80's. The turn table is original and has been in use since its installation. In size the structure is close to the last operating round house on the site. Regards, Kevin
Okay I waited a bit, last year I posted the last photos, and the club put up another set afterwards.... Here are the last pages for 2013. http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/12-21/index.html And http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/12-28/index.html Work continues, Kevin
Thank you again for the updates. The technical skill, sweat and muscle needed for such a restoration is purely amazing. Thanks again, Robert
Okay I found out what the snubbers do, they adjust the pedestal block wedges to keep them in in the right alignment. My guess about how they work is, the spring loading keeps the right tension in the wedges, and that keeps them aligned in the proper position. However that is just my guess. Here are the photos for the New Year. http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/01-04/index.html And http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/01-18/index.html Regards, Kevin
Thanks for the latest photos, Kevin. I am learning about parts of a steam engine that I didn't even know existed. I guess you guys are, too.
Guys, if you haven't joined the NMSLRHS, you should. I just received the latest newsletter that has very detailed descriptions of the why and how all the different staybolts are maintained, as well as the functions of all those new pieces I had never heard of before. The volunteers are having to learn what the functions of these pieces are and also how to remove and refurbish them. Back in the day there were hundreds of workers who knew all this stuff, not so today. I sure hope to get to see this engine run. If any volunteer group deserves to see their work come to fruition, these guys and gals and cats are the ones.
Thanks for the kind words, Here are the latest photos, including the installation of the repaired adjuster. http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/01-25/index.html Have fun, Kevin
Another set of photos, http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/02-01/index.html Once upon a time I made the bell carrier. Grin Regards, Kevin
Pop off valves to Con-Way Trucking? I had no idea they did such work. Very interesting! Looking at the photos showing them using air wrenches made me wince. I have a couple of fingers with small flat spots and several bad knuckles from those things catching, back when I was working in rail cars.
Thanks for the latest, Kevin. The popoffs are going to Bob Kittel of 3751 fame. (Weren't they a Russian pair skaters team?) Sorry, Olympics reminded me.
Sorry about the hiatus. I have been pushing on a project that I need in mid May. It is a black powder rifle that can be reloaded in the prone position. http://i570.photobucket.com/albums/ss146/Thorgierr/IMAG0171.jpg Lots of photo collections, here they are. http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/02-15/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/02-22/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/03-01/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/03-08/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/03-15/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2014/03-22/index.html Have fun, Kevin
Interesting looking rifle. If I remember correctly, re-loading in the prone position difficulties were why lever action rifles were not favored by the army. Thanks for update photos, the restoration pics of 2926 are so amazing to follow. Robert
2926 on eBay? Here's the ebay item # of a slide showing front half of 2926?: 380889228496 Question mark is because title says "Santa Fe Union Pacific". But it sure looks more Santa Fe than UP. AND it's under steam!