Re: D&S 107

Russ489 Wrote:
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> The radiators are being reinstalled after having
> been sent out for cleaning and repair and the
> cooling system will be tested for leaks. Some
> wiring still needs to be installed around the main
> generator, and cleaned air brake valves have to be
> installed and the air system checked out, to name
> a few things yet to be done. If all goes well, I
> am told it may be fired up next week. A test run
> may be possible next week or the following week
> depending on any problems that are discovered. It
> will almost certainly be test run in the White
> Pass paint but plans are to paint and letter it
> for the D&S before it enters regular service. I
> have no idea what that will look like.

Thanks for the info, Russ. I'd imagine they wouldn't be able to leave the yard until they fit some proper couplers on the locomotive as well. A few weeks ago, I happened to be in the right place and at the right time to catch them move #107 to the Machine Shop to install something, IIRC it was "The Generator", but I think it was something else that had to utilize the overhead crane they have in there. Because there were no couplers installed, it was maneuvered around the yard using chains. They were however able to showcase operational locomotive breaks.






A while back, I also made a prediction on what 107's new paint scheme might look like, based on the revealed photo of 1202. See: [ngdiscussion.net].

Joe Weigman
from the D&RG City Mine spur