IRM Steam Team

Weekend Update for November 22, 2008

Work done on the Frisco 1630:

JD and Greg started installing the new grates. Bruce continued cutting one of the bearings. Nigel, Bruce, and Rick worked on the new cutting tool attachment, for the vertical turret lathe, to cut the bearings.

Work done on the Shay:

Nigel and Collin worked on drilling the holes in the new tube sheet support. Once the holes are drilled, it will be sent out for annealing. JD worked on the mounting bracket for the cinder shaker bar.

Work done on UP 428:

Collin, JD, Greg, and Rick opened most of the drain plugs and blew out any water left from the hydro tests. Unfortunately, we ran out of time this year to try a steam test. Hopefully, next spring!

Work done in general around the shop:

Collin, Nigel, JD, Greg, and Rick put the front plate and hinged cover back on the smokebox of the #26. JD and Greg closed up the new 2-6-0 and 2-6-2, from Monee, for the winter. Bill and Rick checked the dimensions and approved the drawing for the new overhead crane for the wheel lathe. Sam started cleaning the area around the wheel lathe so that it will be ready for the installation of the overhead crane. Rick weatherproofed all the exterior doors of the shop and cleaned out the wood storage area.