IRM Steam News

tomgears · **Posted:** Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:28 pm

It looks as though there is good news from IRM.

http://irmsteamteam.com/2010/10/17/shop-update-101610/

MEC_557 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:53 pm

That's good to hear! The air comp valve should be a minor fix or replacement to get that working again, sounds like there's no major problems with the engine otherwise.

Frisco1522 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:14 am

Another case of the dreaded Sit-itus strikes.

Dave · **Posted:** Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:54 pm

Depends. The valve could be a stuck check valve which is easy - or a worn out top head and main valve assembly in its entirety. If the pump is running but making no air, probably check valve which is my hopeful wish. Best and great news.

dave

jd johnson · **Joined:** Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:50 am **Posts:** 399

Does this mean that the 428 almost ready to run? If not how much more work is needed?

JD Johnson, Morehead and North Fork Railroad Historian

filmteknik · **Posted:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:54 am

I do not speak for them.

1630 is almost ready to run once this present matter is fixed and nothing else crops up which it well may since the engine hasn't run in about 5 years. Cold weather closing in may prevent that until next year. Then again...who knows?

428 is nowhere near ready to run. Boiler work is pretty much done but the running gear will need attention. Could be years away, depending on what is needed.

Again, I do not speak for them.

Steve