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Dave Boyer

December 04, 2022 03:57PM

Registered: 16 years ago
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During the November Commission meeting it was mentioned that Engine #168 had a cracked cylinder saddle. The subsequent Commission meeting thread [ngdiscussion.net] had a comment by Earl and a further comment by Jeff Taylor about how serious the problem is. Jeff mentioned that "it is cracked at the flange that bolts to the saddle."

Can anyone provide information on how difficult it is to repair and whether the engine is expected to be operable next season. Also, what is the status of the melted ash grates; have they been recast or replaced?

I made a reservation to ride behind #168 last August and needed to cancel one due to my having Covid and the RR canceled the second due to the grate problem. I'm looking to book a Antonito to Cumbres trip on the historic consist dinner trip if it runs next summer.

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Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Dave Boyer	December 04, 2022 03:57PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Jeff Taylor	December 04, 2022 09:55PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	HAICH OMANDIER	December 05, 2022 11:00AM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Dave Boyer	December 05, 2022 01:10PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Will Gant	December 05, 2022 03:00PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Scott Gibbs	December 05, 2022 11:28AM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Dave Boyer	December 05, 2022 01:32PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Kelly Anderson	December 05, 2022 02:12PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	porterno2	December 06, 2022 12:49PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	John K	December 06, 2022 04:47PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	usmc1401	December 06, 2022 05:25PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Rader Sidetrack	December 06, 2022 05:41PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	Will Gant	December 06, 2022 05:49PM
Re: Status of Engine 168 repairs, an update and likely completion date?	porterno2	December 06, 2022 07:11PM

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