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Kelly Anderson

May 23, 2022 06:22PM

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J.B.Bane Wrote:
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> I wonder what the guy with the torch
> is doing? The scan is from the SVRR Archive.

I'll say that he was cutting a clamp supporting the injector delivery pipe. Perhaps it is prep work for rigging the the engine to lift. I see in the DH article photo that the plumbing, air tank, and running board have all been removed.

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DRGW #483 Wreck	J.B.Bane	May 23, 2022 04:20PM
Re: DRGW #483 Wreck	chris ahrens	May 23, 2022 04:47PM
Re: DRGW #483 Wreck	BrockD&RGW488	May 23, 2022 05:09PM
Re: DRGW #483 Wreck	J.B.Bane	May 23, 2022 05:15PM
Re: DRGW #483 Wreck	Rader Sidetrack	May 23, 2022 05:29PM
Re: DRGW #483 Wreck	Kelly Anderson	May 23, 2022 06:22PM
Re: DRGW #483 + #494 Wreck . . . (links)	Russo Loco	May 23, 2022 07:05PM
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