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Author:  Kelly Anderson [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Plugged Up Valve

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Author:  Mark Jordan [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 2:57 pm ]
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Walk a mile in my shoes........this kind of stuff is common in the commercial world. I get glazed eyes and confused looks when I write stuff up.........

Author:  Richard Glueck [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:11 pm ]
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That's impressive neglect!

Author:  Howard P. [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 3:12 pm ]
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Actually, yes, it should be saved, or at least documented. Might help to demonstrate that those "Standard" guys were not the hot stuff they thought they were.

Howard P.

Author:  Dave [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:05 pm ]
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Not necessary. There are plenty of people doing equally bad work today, so examples are not endangered.

dave

Author:  Alan Walker [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:40 pm ]
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Dave wrote:
Not necessary. There are plenty of people doing equally bad work today, so examples are not endangered.

dave


True, but this is part of the history of this specific locomotive. It is a good illustration of the general attitude of the railroads at the end of steam. Document the piece and put it back on the unit (if there isn't any thought of restoring it).

Author:  wilkinsd [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:12 pm ]
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Kelly Anderson wrote:
The question was raised, “Is the scale considered “historic fabric”?” Should it be carefully saved so future generations can marvel at the crappy maintenance that this engine received in service?


Saying the locomotive recieved "crappy maintenance" incorrectly suggests that the locomotive received any maintenance at all.

Author:  dinwitty [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Plugged Up Valve

you better check the rest of the associated piping too and have some kind of long toilet auger ready, or replacing some piping, and be ready to... FLUSH!!!!

Author:  Frisco1522 [ Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:25 pm ]
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What do the water column and water glass valves look like?

Author:  dinwitty [ Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:39 am ]
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A blowdown valve may be on the dirty side of the steam engine doings taking in scale while using to blowdown the firebox. Lack of water treatment surely accellerated this.

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