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Journal work?

April 29, 2005 03:12PM
Just curious what is planned for rust removal from the journals before the engine is rolled? The Strasburg folks say it is just about impossible to get under the axles without a pit on these little engines, but most long-displayed engines have rust on the undersides of the journals, due to water dripping off the boiler. This rust grinds up into the soft bearings above if the locomotive is rolled, damaging them.
The usual scenario is send a skinny guy underneath with emery cloth, polishing in the direction of rotation, then applying a heavy, waterproof grease. If that is not possible here, what is planned? Perhaps removing a tie or two and digging a pit under each axle?
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More 315 doings

El Coke April 29, 2005 11:57AM

Re: More 315 doings

Kevin Bush April 29, 2005 02:54PM

In my back yard

El Coke April 29, 2005 07:59PM

Journal work?

Bob Yarger April 29, 2005 03:12PM

Skinny guy scenario

El Coke April 29, 2005 07:57PM

Re: Skinny guy scenario

Les Clark April 30, 2005 05:51PM

Re: Skinny guy scenario

bob walker May 01, 2005 05:40AM



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