IRM Steam Team

Shop Update 7/21/10

Bob and Jim worked in the shop today putting the plugs into the 1630’s boiler so it can be given a hydro test.  It took four hours to put 20 plugs back into the boiler.  Part of the reason was that not all the shafts on the plugs were the same size so the right size sockets had to be found for some of the plugs.  They also had to grind some shafts that had been banged up and would not fit the sockets properly.

After this they removed some of the piping from the 428 that is used for hydro tests.  One piece was put in place and the rest should be in place on Saturday.