Wanted to give an update from the front on progress on LS&I#33.
I've now been here (Morgan Run Steam Shop) for two days and can report the following.
There is a team of approx. 35 men working in 2 shifts(6am-12midnight) and all the vital parts are back from the outside contractors and have been successfully fitted up.
As of today work is progressing simutaneously on the following;
1.Fitting and welding in place the 2 thermic syphons.
2.Installing the last 50 tubes,rolling and welding.
3.Installing the cab in place.
4.Fitting and installing the spring rigging.
5.Installing the air/water delivery plumbing.

There is MUCH left to do!! I believe we have an excellent shot at completing the engine and having her under steam and at Trainfestival.

I will post pictures of where we stand on this site on Monday nite!

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

Ross Rowland

rrowland@weidel.com

Good Luck Ross! Wish I was there... maybe next year I will get a vacation? ;)

~Rod

rcw7585@njit.edu

> Wanted to give an update from the front on
> progress on LS&I#33.
> I've now been here (Morgan Run Steam Shop)
> for two days and can report the following.
> There is a team of approx. 35 men working in
> 2 shifts(6am-12midnight) and all the vital
> parts are back from the outside contractors
> and have been successfully fitted up.
> As of today work is progressing
> simutaneously on the following;
> 1.Fitting and welding in place the 2 thermic
> syphons.
> 2.Installing the last 50 tubes,rolling and
> welding.
> 3.Installing the cab in place.
> 4.Fitting and installing the spring rigging.
> 5.Installing the air/water delivery
> plumbing.

> There is MUCH left to do!! I believe we have
> an excellent shot at completing the engine
> and having her under steam and at
> Trainfestival.

> I will post pictures of where we stand on
> this site on Monday nite!

> Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

> Ross Rowland
Good luck to Ross and the whole O.C. crew. Wish I could be there too.

LL675@aol.com