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2014 photo restoration gallery
2014, things really get moving. Drivers back under, tubes were rolled, a successful FRA hydro and the cab went back on just to name a few things.
Forest Newman inserts flues November 2013
Charlie Cross in the firebox receiving flues, November 2013.
CMO of the Mt. Rainier Scenic RR, Stathi stands with one of our drivers.
The finished job, all the boxes ready to go with the grease cellars repaired and repacked. Note the new axle on the #3 driver farthest away in the photo.
Unloading the drivers. so work can begin
Some of the crew.2014
The driver boxes are all sitting ready to receive the final grease grooves and be installed on the axles.
Positioning the drivers behind the loco.2014.
Some of the crew that made this all possible enjoying another Independence lunch.
Clear track and getting ready to lift.
Almost back on on her wheels.
The drivers are in place and the engine is coming back down.
Finally back on wheels after a year and a half.
Making adjustments to the driver boxes.
Partially out side for the first time in four years.
18 moved back to help align the wheels and driver boxes.
Scott installing the new piston packing.
The right side crosshead and valve motion are just about done.
The steam chests are all buttoned up.
New head in place
Mike cuts the slot for the blowdown linkage in the new running board while Jeff looks on.
The lubricator in place to so we can measure lengths for lubricator lines.
Leaking throttle and water glass valve packings.
Out of the house ready for the cab.
Dave Mull with Independence’s first fire truck.
Our newest member John works on seating in the donuts on the steam pipes
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Heating up the water in the boiler prior to the hydro.
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