Russ489 Wrote:
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> With 473 out, the crew can concentrate on
> finishing 480. We expect to have it done in a few
> weeks. As soon as it is out running we will start
> on the conversion of 482. We hope to have it done
> by fall. Beyond that, I don't think plans have
> firmed up yet.
>
> 473 performed very well on the loaded test run to
> Rockwood this morning. I'm sure Jerry will have
> photos up later today.
Hey Russ489,
Technical question, the 473 had the master mechanics front end netting in the smoke box, the 36s & 37s the Cyclone Front Ends. Do you leave all this junk out converting to oil? If so must make them draft easier. But I imagine without the Cyclone front ends the sound might change. Will make front end maintenance easier? I bet the 473 steams like a champ now with all that new steel in the firebox and tubes. Awesome work. Keep working I'm bringing my Euros to ride multiple times in the next years. Lot better than the days of running 5 trains with 4 engines. LOL.
Cheers
Thor
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