Re: NNG, but steam on the M&PP cog road

Taylor Rush Wrote:
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> I seem to remember that this locomotive was
> serviceable not all that long ago, and you have to
> remember that it isn't a very large steam engine.
> If she's complete and in reasonable shape, I
> wouldn't doubt you could get her retubed and
> repaired for around $50,000. But if there is
> anything wrong with the boiler, quadruple that. Be
> great if she was restored though, she'd be the
> only operating Vulclain Compound I believe.
>
> Thanks, Taylor


Taylor,

attached is a photo sent to me by someone at M&PP on the occasion of no. 4's last steamup in November 2000. The article mentions a cracked cylinder, which (if I recall correctly) is the result of water in the cylinder during operation.

I don't know if the cylinder casting is damaged, or just the head or head bolts.

M&PP operated no. 4 a couple of times each year for a mile or so, in the station area.

JAC