Does anyone have a HT Stoker manual, parts lists, or service info? Either scanned or be willing to let me borrow so I can scan them?

I am the project manager for A&WP 290 and need info on the stoker.

And before a rumor starts - at this point we are working on a cosmetic restoration. We will however be doing UT measurements of the boiler. The boiler is almost totally stripped for this process. The ultimate goal is to get the boiler blasted and painted.

I would also welcome any comments on what experiences others have had using any alternative to sand blasting. I do not want to introduce any sand into the running gear. I have heard of baking soda and dry ice. Pros, cons, experiences?

Thanks,

Dale

Dale,
Check your email.

Mike Tillger

Dale,

I've got quite a bit of info on my website about dealing with the HT stoker, specically about how to split the stoker screw without destroying it when separating the engine and tender.

http://www.trainweb.org/j.dimech/journal/
http://www.trainweb.org/j.dimech/6167/6213-1.html

Joe

It is possible to blast the boiler using recycled glass ( sand is illegal in most states for open air blasting due to the silica content) without introducing grit into the machinery. This can be accomplished using 6 or 8mil plastic sheeting, spray adhesive and duct tape. I did the same which you desire on an operational locomotive this year...no problems at all. After blasting it needs to be painted with thurmalux 260 http://www.dampney.com/Products/Product ... oductID=51

Hey didja hear about the 290?

We also used recycled glass on 6167, it was called Greenblast. We used soda for the running gear.