Re: K-37 conditions

michael Wrote:
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> dougvv Wrote:
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> > Hi,
> > I was wondering if a new main rod for 463 has
> been
> > manufactured. As I recall, she ran her last
> miles
> > with the loan of 464's main rod. Since 464 is
> > running again, Where does 463 get her
> > new/replacement rod?
> > Not to say I would not like to see her run
> again,
> > but would it be easier to get 497 up and
> running.
> > Thanks.
> > Doug
>
> 463 is going in the shops right after 489. It is
> going to be paid for by a guy in Japan. 492 will
> then be restored because it has a boiler that is
> newer than any of the other K-37's. I think it was
> made in the 40's or 50's. As for 497 it will more
> than likely trade running gear with 492 since 497
> has gotten new running gear farely recently before
> she was taken out of service.


To be precise, #492's boiler is from 1936. That doesn't seem that new, but considering all of the other K-37's have boilers dating from 1902, it would be initially a "new" boiler.

Dietrich