Re: Running again

Russo Loco Wrote:
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> Earl Wrote:
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> > You people are not paying attention........
> >
> > 487's plow went 488 in 1981, then was set
> > aside for several years, then went back on
> > 487 where it is today.   This plow uses a
> > special oak pilot beam to mount the plow,
> > whereas the other plow can bolt on over
> > the existing pilot beam.
>
>

Yes, the steel pilot beam is removed and replaced with the wooden one. Hopefully all the holes line up....
> Well, Earl -
>
> At least I remembered that #487's plow was
> 'special'.    
>
> - El Abuelo Loco
>
> p.s.  What had to be done to that plow
> (and/or the locomotive) to enable it to be mounted
> on #488?
>         Did #488's pilot beam
> have to be removed??