IRM Steam Team

Shop Update 6/5/10

We had a smaller crew out on Saturday, but things still got done.

Bob and Bruce worked in the boxcar to re-pipe the water softner.  When they stopped, most of the work still had to be done.

Brian, Bob, Tami, and Jim painted the frame of the 1630.  Some addtional painting still has to be done, but it is approaching the point of reinstalling the equalizer beams.  Once this is done, the locomotive should be pulled over the pit so that the rear driving wheels can be put on the locomotive.

Nigel’s son, Mike, and his girlfriend, painted the boxes for the 1630.  Some additional painting will still need to be done.

Dennis did not come out, so no welding was done on the Shay.

Glenn continued his work to rebuild the engine for the Bay City Crane. 

Nigel, Ralph, Vince, and Ed took the cover off the drop pit to see how it was.  Everything was in good condition and appears to be ready for use