IRM Steam Team

Shop Update 8/22/10

On Wednesday, Matt, Bob, and Tom were in the shop tightening valves and calking rivets on the 1630.  They also looked at the air brakes.  It was believed there may be a problem with the brakes, but after testing the brakes, they determined that the brakes were fine.

On Saturday another hydro was done on the 1630.  Many of the valves that had leaked in the past were fixed.  It appears that this may be the last hydro before an inspection is done by the FRA.  It should be noted that the FRA inspector will tell us when he wants to see the locomotive hydro tested.

Work also continued on rebuilding the engine for the Bay City crane that is used to lift wheels from the elevator in the drop pit.  Glenn has reassembled most of the engine.  When he finishes, it will be started before it is put into the crane.

Tammi continued to needle chip rods and other items that will be put back onto the locomotive after she repaints them.

Rick and Jim gave tours of the steam shop as part of the Thomas weekend.