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Russo Loco

December 09, 2018 11:28AM

Registered: 16 years ago
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Earl Wrote:
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> Rest assured that 610's hydrostatic lubricator
> is stored safe and sound. It is very typical to
> remove the hydrostatic lubricator from a
> locomotive that is subject to freezing in cold
> weather. Yes, it does get below freezing in
> Palestine TX, and the part of the enginehouse 610
> resides in is unheated. Hydrostatic lubricators
> are very prone to freeze damage of the internal
> steam and water passages. If they freeze, they
> are pretty much impossible to repair and become
> scrap. I have encountered several 3 and 5 feed
> Nathan Bulls Eye Lubricator-shaped door stops.

Thank you for the good news, Earl -

I would feel even more comfortable about #610's future if you were still at the Texas State Railroad to take care of her!

Merry Christmas!!

- Roosso

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