American Steam Railroad’s Forrest Nace explains the work that has been done in October.
– The remaining cylinder cock valves were removed and inspected. Damage was detected with the spring pin inserts needing to be fixed.
– The cylinder barrels and piston rods were polished. A light coat of oil and grease applied to protect the surface areas from rust.
– The front pilot was removed, as the front engine trucks will need to be taken out from the locomotive. This will enable Timken to inspect the roller bearing surfaces on the leading truck.
– The corroded auger bolts that couldn’t be pressed out previously have now been drilled out with the remaining material torched out. They will be replaced with grade eight bolts.

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