Restoration of Maine Central 470 continues to move forward in 2022. Fewer volunteers were able to make the drive to the Hancock shops this year for all the reasons that have affected every group. Despite those issues, significant progress was made on all fronts, including boiler, cab, and tender.
New England Steam can use support with volunteers and funding. If you are ready to pitch in with this restoration, please visit http://www.newenglandsteam.org . Help bring the largest steam locomotive remaining in New England back to regular running.
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File comment: Finally, the old tubes and flues are being pulled. Once this work is completed, the boiler interior and exterior will be needle scaled for U/T testing. 20221115_123759.jpg [ 467.11 KiB | Viewed 5435 times ] |
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File comment: New steel now supports the original cab roof. New wood frame members and lining has been cut and prepared for installation, once the remaining riveting and welding are completed. 20221115_123723.jpg [ 757.51 KiB | Viewed 5435 times ] |
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File comment: Critical note here is the original frame was completely restored with some remedial repairs. The brake lines are all new and with a few rebuilt components. The trucks have been been restored to almost new condition. This has been a true labor of love for over a score of dedicated volunteers over the past four years. 20221115_123655.jpg [ 557.76 KiB | Viewed 5435 times ] |
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File comment: The new tender tank is an almost identical copy of the rusted out original. 20221115_123609.jpg [ 670.15 KiB | Viewed 5435 times ] |
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File comment: New tank set upon the restored tender frame. 20221115_123538.jpg [ 625.12 KiB | Viewed 5435 times ] |