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| Author: | Daylight25 [ Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | OR&N 197 Nearing Restoration Completion |
Oregon Railway & Navigation 197 is nearing completion of its restoration Quote: work on the locomotive’s boiler was “95 percent” complete and that new tubes and flues were on the way for installation Can't wait to see her operating https://railfan.com/boiler-work-nearly- ... fic-4-6-2/ |
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| Author: | Frisco1522 [ Tue Apr 01, 2025 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OR&N 197 Nearing Restoration Completion |
That's good news! I think she is an attractive engine and will be great for their holiday trains, etc. |
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| Author: | linkthebutler [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OR&N 197 Nearing Restoration Completion |
Wow, Nice, I hope I see UP3203 to run on the track in Portland, OR. 95% complete... but...wait... no flues? no tubes? obviously no superheater... = only 5% of boiler work...so funny. The 95% must be a done with a new boiler made from cryptonit and riveted by virgins and elfs... Looking forward to ride the UP3203 sometimes during my lifetime. ;-) |
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| Author: | BWills [ Wed Apr 02, 2025 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: OR&N 197 Nearing Restoration Completion |
That guy must be writing some big checks from his foundation... will be a neat engine to see under steam. I think it makes sense to wait as long as possible to put in tubes/flues to keep the clock from ticking. if they are nearly done with everything but that, they are in a good spot and not burning flue time like 2926 for years before being "actually done". |
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