Re: 493 Update

rockrdg Wrote:
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> Southern Pacific #18 didn't wear a spark arrester
> during her visit to the D&S this past year.
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No she did not, but she does have one. To Earl's point, SP made one that fit inside the smoke box and base of the stack. We found it restrictive and did not use it after restoration.

Also I heard the fuel tank for 493 IS in Durango, and is being readied for install.

Jeff Taylor
CRRM curator of equipment and rolling stock.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/21/2019 10:01AM by Jeff Taylor.