5/27/13 Both Rick and Gail were under the weather last week so I filled in for them. Lots of muscle was expended putting the three engine brake cup assembly’s up into their places under the engine. Rick brought in a rental lifter that made the job a bit easier, but it still was a big […]

5/26/13 Our Railroad Secretary, Gail Kirby and Chief Mechanical Officer Rick Kirby, were under the weather this past week, so the Webmaster is posting just a quick note to let you all know we’re still making great progress. A lot of work was done clearing out old Elm trees and brush along side where the […]

5/6/13 Another busy week on site. Final preparations are being made for our participation with the National Train Day festivities on 5/11/13. Much attention has been directed toward the tender air brakes. All eight air brake cylinders were removed, disassembled, cleaned and fresh lubricant applied. New air filters were installed before reassembly began. As the […]

4/29/13 A busy week it was at the restoration site! Tom T. and Dr. Mike removed the burner then Warren J. and Gail K. began the task of cleaning the built-up crud. Ward Mc., Ed K., Pete A. and John M. set about removing the tender air brake cylinders in preparation for the up-coming move […]

4/23/2013 Our intrepid CMO was in Page, AZ last Saturday and may return sometime tomorrow, but for the time being I’ll do my best to make the report. Fabrication of the large pipe that connects the engineer’s cylinder exhaust to the hot water heater took a major step last week as a trial fit was […]

4/16/13 Wednesday’s work session was shortened due to a late winter cold front accompanied with wind and light snow showers. This week’s projects saw the completion of cupping the flexi-bolt copper seals. The reworked car mover bogie tie rod was painted and reinstalled. More finish work was performed on the cab wood brushing on more […]

4/8/13 Draining the #3 and 4 driver bearing oil continues followed by flushing. A fresh load of lubricant will complete the task. The bogie tie rod on our car mover was modified to clear the locomotive’s pilot. It was cut in half and a bent pipe inserted to form a “V” then welded together. A […]

4/1/13 Another productive week on site. With all the drivers now connected with the side rods, the 2926 was moved for the first time since the rods came off many months ago. We exercised it down the siding then back again spotting 3 and 4 drivers over the pit. The oil drain apparatus was lowered […]

3/25/13 Our work week began early this week as a special work session was called for Monday. Twenty-two volunteers came in for the session. (Thanks to all who came to work!) We were expecting State Officials from the NMDOT regarding the rail crossing on 8th St. and we wanted them to see first hand what […]

3/18/13 This past week we took two more side rods to be clear coated then retrieved them on Friday. Side rods have now been installed on drivers 1-2, 2-3 on the fireman’s side and the rod on 1-2 drivers on the engineer’s side. Two more have been prepped for clear coat scheduled this week. Sheet […]