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| Author: | Rob Gardner [ Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Hamster, To answer your question, yes, USS has chosen another contractor. I won't get into the why/what/where/how/when etc, namely because I don't know and will not speculate, but suffice it to say, the work is ongoing and the new crew is wanting to focus on execution and probably are leaving any PR up to the owner's of the project. This is yet another case of patience being a virtue, I'm afraid, lol. Rest assured that the project is in good hands all around. Thanks, Rob Gardner |
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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:11 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding | ||
The Facebook page that had been reporting on progress on this engine stopped being updated in April. On August 15th, the below image was posted to that website. Looks like someone finally is willing/able to provide updates on this rebuild. https://www.facebook.com/EngineNo148/
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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
As of yesterday (9/12/2019), their Facebook web page contained an update on this engine (the first since 4/1/2019). https://www.facebook.com/EngineNo148/ |
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| Author: | co614 [ Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Please for us non faceplant users what's the gist of the article?? Thanks, Ross Rowland |
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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:04 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding | ||
Ross - you don't have to have a Facebook account to view a public group. Just click on it and scroll down. I'm in your age bracket and have figured it out. BTW, I have great memories of my 1st railfan excursion in 1970 from Harrisburg to Horseshoe Curve and back behind 759. I think you were the engineer weren't you? Anyway, I copied the post and will paste it below for you and other Luddites. After performing a test fit of the boiler and frame, the boiler was removed from the frame and placed onto shop trucks to enable riveting of the firebox mud ring. Given the geometry of the boiler in comparison to the location of the large driving wheels, it would have been impossible to drive the front corner rivets without having undertaken this high-flying act.
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| Author: | TrainDetainer [ Fri Sep 13, 2019 6:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
After what was said previously about the stopped work and change of contractors, I went through the FB page and noted all the work evident from the posted pics for those who don't use FB. Looks like the thing will be good for the long term, and the list makes my budget estimating meter slam into the upper limits for a steam restoration (I wouldn't be surprised if it startled USS). Of course this list doesn't include things like inspection/engineering/test or smaller stuff like front end components (SH header is in), springs, braces and other appliance work we haven't seen. Also looks like the tender may be getting new ride control trucks. New smoke box New boiler first course New firebox 100% stay bolt replacement Throatsheet center patched Wrapper side sheets replaced New front flue sheet (welded in) New Huron washout plugs (welded in) New cast smoke stack Main frame rear section deck/drawbar pocket replaced w/fabricated Engine truck remanufactured at SRC w/new wheels and tires, AP RBs Trailing truck reblt w/fabricated boxes, converted to AP RBs, new tires New driver tires and hub liners, all new crank pins, quartered - TVRM New driving boxes/hub liners/crown brasses New side rods w/solid bearings Pistons/rods turned, new rings New piston rods? New cylinder liners New cast throttle/standpipe and valve New crosshead guides Two lubricators remanufactured New cab, windows New firebox door casting New tender cistern (welded w/false rivet heads) New oil tank Cast tender frame rotted sections replaced w/fabricated sections, new drawbar pocket Tender hand brake installed |
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| Author: | co614 [ Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Thanks WVNorthern. Yes, I was engineer on the eastbound legs of the Horseshoe Curve trips. Great memories. Glad you're well. Best, Ross Rowland |
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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Fri Sep 20, 2019 2:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
The focus now seems to be on using in-house labor wherever possible rather than outside contractors. |
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| Author: | Mark Locke [ Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
148's mud ring has now been riveted, tubes and flues installed in the boiler, and her boiler mounted on the frame. Additionally, her crosshead has been installed and trammed, the new stack installed, and over 100 new studs applied to the boiler. |
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| Author: | PMC [ Thu Nov 07, 2019 4:47 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding | ||
Updates: https://www.facebook.com/EngineNo148/ph ... =3&theater Caption to this photo: "Engine No. 148 is being coated in Thurmalox, a formula designed to withstand the 370-degree heat of the boiler, while also protecting her from moisture and condensation."
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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Mon Feb 03, 2020 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Their Facebook page hasn't been updated since Nov. 27, 2019. I wonder if the restoration is stalled or US Sugar has changed contractors yet again. Anyone know what's happening with this engine? |
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| Author: | Les Beckman [ Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Roger - Checking out their website, the cab has been put back on and other things done up to that November 27th entry. That is only slightly over 2 months ago. I think progress is being made. A gap of 2 months and a week, is not really significant in my estimation. We have had other reports on restorations that are MUCH longer. Les |
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| Author: | WVNorthern [ Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Les, You may be right but earlier in November there were updates every 2-5 days and total silence since then. |
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| Author: | Les Beckman [ Tue Feb 04, 2020 1:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
WVNorthern wrote: Les, You may be right but earlier in November there were updates every 2-5 days and total silence since then. Roger - Okay, I see. A difference in the PATTERN of their recording of progress. Yes, that might indicate a change. If it was me, I think I'd still wait a bit longer to see what might develop. But perhaps someone might have some knowledge. The engine sure looks a lot better these days than she has for quite some time. Les |
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| Author: | Mark Locke [ Tue Feb 04, 2020 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FEC #148 Rebuilding |
Or it may be that they're keeping things quiet because their annual big event, the Clewiston Sugar Festival, is coming up on March 21 and they're makong a final push to get the engine done in time for it. |
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