Due to diminishing daylight hours, colder weather and the main person working on them having other commitments this time of year work on these engines is ramping down for the next several months.
Boston & Maine 1732, GP9: Now has
been removed from indoors where it sat since March. The pit spot has been needed for other equipment. It has
been sealed up and placed on track 1 for now. Prime mover work needs to advance
further along before more actual loco work takes place.
Canadian Pacific 1246, 4-6-2: The
locomotive has been moved to track 3 right beside the shop so Stewart can
easily continue working on it. Stewart and Marty opened the smoke box front and
cleaned out debris in there. Paint
work will continue as long as the weather allows it.
Maine Central 557, RS3: A good portion
of the east side has had its repaint completed including the "Maine
Central" back on it for the first time since 1975. Most striping has also been done. Cab
side is being prepped for the pine tree insignia and striping.
NAUG 2203, U23B is in the shop
on the pit, and the “new” oil cooler is in the process of being installed. Andy Kromer, Jason Hartmann, Stewart
Crouse of others have been involved.
NAUG 103, 2-6-2 has
been getting some attention – Bob Carlson and Adam Miller have removed the main
rods to allow safe towing from Chase Yard to the Shop Yard.
New Haven 0401,
FA1 The
locomotive remains on track 1 but the fan grille has been moved beside it. It
will take a few people to help get it up onto the roof.
New Haven (CDoT/RMNE) 2019, FL9 is covering all assignments at this time until U23B
2203 is repaired.
RMNE 42, GE 45 tonner “the Critter:” The batteries are back on charge and another attempt at getting both
engines running will be made again. Bill Sample replaced one of the rusted stack
covers for it. It has also been moved to track 3 next to the 1246 for easy
access to power and tools.
