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CNR 6069 Summer update
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Author:  Project-6069 [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:03 pm ]
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Time for an update.
We had a bit of a delay for three weeks last month for logistical and personal holidays etc.
The main work has been centered on repair the side skirts and the rear of the tender tank. When the Locomotoive was beginning to look tired it was simply cleaned and given another coat of paint. Over the years the the layers of paint on the rear of the tender broke down flaked off and rust began to form. This past weekend saw the careful removal of the paint down to bare steel in preparation for priming and repainting in CN green. The rear numberplate has been removed for restoration and repaint as well.
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Author:  Richard Glueck [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 8:40 pm ]
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Thank you for the update. All in all, how the old girl faring?
Author:  Project-6069 [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:58 pm ]
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Richard,
She is coming along slowly. From outside of the fence looking in there doesnt appear to be much change and in some areas she seems worse but we are starting at one end and working forward so by the end of the fall she should really start to look much better.
Author:  Dave Lewandoski [ Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:21 pm ]
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thanks for the update!
Author:  Project-6069 [ Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:29 pm ]
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August update..
Week two and we now have the first coat of CNR green on the rear of the tender. What a boost for the project and a lift in spirits for the crew after alot of really hard work.. I can't say enough about our hard working group... They are a great bunch of guys.. The interest in the public this past couple of weeks has really increased with lots of praise for our efforts. The general feeling is that they are pleased to see her being so lovingly looked after..
A couple of pictures..
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Author:  Richard Glueck [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 9:53 am ]
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I do hope this continues to improve her state of repair and longevity. CNR and CPR stem locomotives are just beautiful locomotives, in every sense of the words. More, please!
Author:  Dave Lewandoski [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:02 am ]
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looks like your group is doing a fine job!
Author:  Project-6069 [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:22 am ]
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Appreciate the comments guys! Once the rear of the tender is done we are going to redo the front of the locomotive as that is another area that is really bad but gets the most interest from the public and pictures taken as well. She will look alot better with clean metal painted gloss black with appropriate trim coloring,
Author:  Richard Glueck [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 3:36 pm ]
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How are you doing with sheet metal decay and other major issues? I recall you did quite a bit of work last season. Removal of leaves, sand, anything that holds water would be a priority.
Author:  Project-6069 [ Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:25 pm ]
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We have installed some new metal on the top of the boiler jacket where water ingress and corrosion was a concern.Our next area of repair and restoration following the tender work is the front of the locomotive as there are som issues there with weather and metal work.
Author:  Project-6069 [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:08 pm ]
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Yesterday we opened up the smokebox for the first time since she was in service. nice and dry inside with no water anywhere or any water related damage. The usual garbage was found but I have to say that finding a string of Christmas lights was a surprise!!



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Author:  Project-6069 [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:38 pm ]
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those would be the tubes running back through the boiler
Author:  Dave [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:36 pm ]
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I think he's referring to the superheater units. Only the ends of the tube holes are visible. Weren't the tubes removed to clean, coat and preserve the interior?

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Author:  Project-6069 [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:25 pm ]
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John, no it wont be restored to run. Dave, the tubes havent been removed it is as in retired condition from CNr when she was shopped at stratford before being sold and put on display.
Author:  SteamAB [ Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:44 am ]
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Hi all from a fellow 6060 series presrevationist. I'm a member of the Rocky Mountian Rail Society (http://www.6060.org) and spend my weekends helping to keep her running. What a great thing you are doing. So nice to see her getting the tlc she she deserves.

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