The crew in Antonito has the 484 tender taken apart and in progress. May start on the trucks next week.
Just about everything is off of the 487, and work is commencing on new parts.
487 superheater tubes are all tested. 5 or 6 will need some repairs.
A few tubes on 487 will need work.
The swedger is gone with the RGRPC, so that will have to be dealt with.
Ed is turning passenger car wheels.
They are working on the wheel lathe to get it ready for turning wheels.
It needed some heavy-duty TLC and KROIL.
Also putting together some new tools for that work.
488 will be moved back outside on Monday to make room to work on the wheel lathe.
A BIG ($13,000-plus) tool order is being shipped in, to replace some tools that left with the RGRPC.
Mark has gone to Wichita for Christmas.
The Narrow Gauge Dead Goat saloon has been conducting a fund drive to provide a Christmas bonus for the Chama and Antonito shop crews.
The bonus fund now stands at over $1,300.00 and counting.
If you have not yet participated, there is still plenty of time!
Chama Shop Crew
c/o Traincams
PO Box 291
Chama, NM 87520
Or use your credit card!
Call Trackside Emporium at 1-800-756-1848
Many, MANY thanks to all who have helped with this!
The Narrow Gauge Dead Goat saloon
jay@chamasteam.com