645 posted:On Friday - June 22, 2018 the following announcement was made regarding 1309:
#1309 Rolls Forward As Super Heaters And Appliance Installation Gains Momentum
Ridgeley, West Virginia, June 22, 2018:
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and Diversified Rail Services are very proud to announce additional progress in the ongoing overhaul of Western Maryland 2-6-6-2 #1309. Since the successful hydro has been completed an impressive checklist of appliances and parts have been reinstalled.
• The top row of Type-A super heaters has been installed. There are a total of 36.
• The cab floor, stoker elevator tube and grate shaker levers are installed.
• The grate structure and ash pan are attached.
• Steam and water pipes for the injectors are being fit up.
• Steam lines for the blower and air pumps have been attached.
• Grinding and cleaning up washout seats
With many specific needs in the pipeline, a creative solution to contribute to our progress is as follows:
$4,014 – Arch Brick and Stoker Screw Repairs
$4,449 – Boiler and Pipe Lagging
$4,501 – Steam and Water Pipes for Injectors
$4,960 – Boiler Jacketing
So they are getting there finally although much remains to be done yet...
Doing it right the first time: priceless!
