Progress has continued this past weekend on Engine 399. The handrails on the firemen’s side have been grinded down to bear metal and painted. They have also been reinstalled onto the locomotive along with there corresponding steps. Bolts and nuts had to be cleaned and lubricated for the easy installation of the handrails. Grinding work has also been completed on the back of the locomotive were the new welds were put in. The weather is getting a little cold for painting, so 399 does not have much more work needed on it. For the final work session (unless it gets painting warm) the remaining handrails will be cleaned up and painted, and stored indoors to prepare it for installation once the other side of the engine has been painted. Paint removal inside the cab will also be completed. In 2012 399 will get two more coats of orange paint.
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