SR_Krause Wrote:
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> I've always wondered when they wear out. Now,
> here's the question I'm really intrigued by: How
> will they be fabricated? My limited understanding
> is that door is cast, and sometimes parts of the
> front were cast originally, but I could also see
> them being a hotwork stamping.
>
> Inquiring minds want to know! :-)
No details available, but SR 4501 got a new smokebox front about five years ago — see the last photo at [
ngdiscussion.net].
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/23/2018 06:31PM by Russo Loco.