Really appreciate the time you take to keep us updated on the restoration of 2926. It would be difficult enough to fabricate that many parts, but in your massive undertaking, even many of the tools have to be made. Hats off to you and the rest of the amazing crew. Robert
Speaking of tools, I keep wondering what a full array in the shop where AT&SF worked on 2926, would have been? Just how many tools, and what kind? I'm sure there are some original goodies we are seeing here, which the old timers might have wished to have and use.
This has been such a great thread to watch and the anticipation and excitement for new photos of progress is high! Great job so far can't wait to see what's next!
As for tools and stuff, we have an almost complete set of drawings and a copy of the AT&SF locomotive maintenance folio. Thus we have been making tools all along. Now train day photos.... http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/05-10a/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/05-10b/index.html http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/05-11/index.html Have fun, Kevin
Great that you folks got more exposure from the public, and wow, politicians. That tender is so shiny, really enjoyed the reflection shots off the paint.
Work continues! Another set of photos are up. http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/05-18/index.html Regards, Kevin
Kevin, it just keeps getting better. I never knew what those driver brake system cylinders looked like or where they were installed. Fascinating, learning all this from your crew as the work progresses. :startled:
Same here. A special tip of the hat to those who are doing this underneath work. It is an additionally dirty task!
More putting stuff back on.... Brake cylinder for driver set #1, it sits on top of the frame under the smoke box, the other three cylinders are vertical between the frames. http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/05-25/index.html Regards, Kevin
Here is the next set. Lots of stuff being reinstalled. http://nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/06-01/index.html Regards, Kevin
Your photos are taking longer and longer to look through with each post!! Great pics that really help one see how parts are powered and operate. Thank you once again. Robert
The eccentric crank was just a fit check I hope. Seems like the main rod should go on first. Carlos's steam pipes are beautiful. He's a real craftsman, as are most of you.
Here we go two sets this time. Grin. http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/06-08/index.html And http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/06-08b/index.html Have fun, Kevin
More good stuff. I did not know that one of the crossheads was bent (from your post on Chaski). That must have taken some kind of massive machine to straighten.
As I understand it, the bend was not visible to the naked eye. More of a wear induced fault, GCRR is putting on a new layer of babbitt and re cutting the guides. Real progress is being made. Regards, Kevin
I hope they will show the babbating, it all depends on what GCRY sends us. More photos, http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/06-15/index.html Have fun, Kevin
Latest photos, http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/06-29/index.html and http://www.nmslrhs.org/Photos/2013/07-06/index.html Have fun, Kevin
Kevin, I love the guard kitty. Looks like it's getting too hot to work there. Every time I think about that theft it makes me mad, but Carlos is sure duplicating the missing hardware.
