Nevada Central #2 a.k.a Emma Nevada Update

Here is this months update on the restoration of Nevada Central #2 a.k.a Emma Nevada.

We completed the dimensions of the brake levers. The brake cylinder is bolted in place. Now that the cylinder is in place we can put in new air pipes and fittings. A lot of the piping and components that were on the tender was taken off and never put back when Ward rebuilt the tender. So that means when we are all finish with the tender brakes all the piping, cylinders, levers etc is going to be new.

We are still looking for a company who can pressure treat the floor joints for the S.P. Keeler Water Tank.

I have been reading my copy of Nevada Central Sagebrush Narrow Gauge by Mallory Hope Ferrell. An I like it a lot so if you haven't picked up a copy yet . GO GET ONE!!!! It's that good.

Here is a pic of Emma's driving rods. They are beat up and rusty. Ward never replaced them, but he did paint them so he can cover the rust. But we all know your not post to do that. After taking the paint off we found a stamped that say's STEEL B.L.W. (Baldwin) and date 11/2/16 (1916).

Here is a pic of the S.P. Keeler Water Tank.

A pic of the cover of Nevada Central Sagebrush Narrow Gauge

We put a S.P. Narrow Gauge Sign out side Grizzly Flats Barn.

Last pic is a funny one of Ward & Emma


I just Wanna say that the Knott's Dinner Train was outstanding..I can't wait for the next Dinner Train. Thank You and Good Job to Jason Von Horn, Jeff Taylor,and the rest of the Knott's Steam Crew.

Hope you enjoy the update!
Carlos Brito
Nevada Central #2 Steam Crew member
Orange Empire Railway Museum.

I wanna make note that this update is my personal update. Not a museum update.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/28/2010 08:02PM by CBrito1690.