4501 has feet again?

IC382 · **Joined:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:28 am **Posts:** 135

Beginning to see a post here and there...that the wheels are all back underneath the engine. Any idea if this has happened? :) And, when can we see? :)

Thanks

Cjbdiesel · **Joined:** Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:17 pm **Posts:** 96

IC382 wrote:

Beginning to see a post here and there...that the wheels are all back underneath the engine. Any idea if this has happened? :) And, when can we see? :)

Thanks

Wheels are not fully under the frame and you'll see when you see...

Steve Freer · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:24 pm **Posts:** 380

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Beginning to see a post here and there...that the wheels are all back underneath the engine.

The lead and trailing trucks are in place making 4501 a 2-0-2. As soon as work is complete on the trailing truck (entirely new frame, modified to roller bearing, fit up of spring rigging, etc.) installation of drivers will move forward. This is meant literally, as the locomotive will be moved forward approx. 50 feet over the drop pit.

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And, when can we see?

Now.

southern154 · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:54 pm **Posts:** 321

when will we see steam on the gauge for boiler tests?

Steve Freer · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:24 pm **Posts:** 380

southern154 wrote:

when will we see steam on the gauge for boiler tests?

Still a ways to go before that happens. But it WILL happen.

Pat Fahey · **Posted:** Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:05 pm

Hi all

She is slowly coming together, but you have crawl before you can walk.

IC382 · **Joined:** Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:28 am **Posts:** 135

Thanks for the great picture. Out of curiosity, I see a weathered looking car sitting towards the front of the shop...what's that going to be for?

Steve Freer · **Joined:** Tue Nov 09, 2004 1:24 pm **Posts:** 380

IC382 wrote:

Thanks for the great picture. Out of curiosity, I see a weathered looking car sitting towards the front of the shop...what's that going to be for?

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The roller bearing equipped trucks are being swapped currently.

southern154 · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:54 pm **Posts:** 321

What is the stainless steel car in the foreground and how is the restoration on the e8 coming?

filmteknik · **Posted:** Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:09 am

Please, one question per sentence! They may need a webpage with an interactive aerial view. Mouse-over each item and the up-to-the-minute status is displayed! :)

Steve