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The front of the cab went on early in January. |
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| Interior view of the insulated boiler shell that will enclose the steam generator. |  |
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 | A donated locomotive bell is polished on the lathe. The pattern for the harp is being fabricated in the shop to be cast later in a local foundry. |
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The 100 gallon saddle tank is being prepared for installation. The sand dome is welded into place and the sanding mechanism installed.
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 | The main cylinder and steam cylinder valve are covered with 1/8 brass. Who gets to keep it polished?
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Unable to locate a company that would build the propane burner to our specifications, the decision was made to switch fuels. A commercial 600,000 BTU oil burner was purchased and installed.
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 | The new harp is back from the foundry and mounted on the saddle tank. |
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| There has been much visible progress since January. The engine sits in the rail yard for Museum Discovery Day, which is celebrated on the third Sunday of May. |  |
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 | Loaded on a trailer and towed through the streets of Nevada City, the engine was awarded first place in city's 4th of July parade. |
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| Testing on the burner continues. Several nozzles are being evaluated to provide an optimal flame. |  |
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 | The steam generator has been redesigned with the addition of a smaller diameter high velocity coil (left) added to the larger transition coil. |
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This cab view shows the Johnson bar and brake lever installed. The feedwater and steam lines are nearly complete.
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