Here is a little glimpse of what has been happening with Audrey. I've been really busy and not been online very much or i would have posted something sooner.
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Here is a new spring hanger pin compared to one of the old ones. All of the pins have been machined and are ready for installation.
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The valve packing is finished and ready to go. The wick holders on this engine have been banged up, repaired, and have been repaired again by us. I like the these things, they add character.
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Brake rigging is often neglected on heritage equipment. The brake hanger pins are in terrible shape, they have been removed from the frame, and new ones will be made in the near future. Fortunately, because Audrey is so small, we only have 4 of these pins to worry about.
The project is moving along nicely and we're all excited to see Audrey start to come back together. She is a cute little engine with tons of character, a kind owner, and a growing number of friends who are pulling for her. We've all heard the stories about other engines, XYZ railroad overhauled the engine and ran it for 3 months before the diesels came. Not Audrey, she was rode hard, banged up, worn out, and then neglected. I commend Sammy for the dedication has for his little engine. She is a sweetheart.
Tom Gears
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