Around the Back Shop
Check out what's happening in and about the TVRM backshop.
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Appliances are slowly being added back to the backhead.
630's cab is coming along.
The centerline wire has been positioned to determine if the cylinders need to be bored.
The centerline wire has been positioned to determine if the cylinders need to be bored.
630's new drypipe.
630's new drypipe.
630's new drypipe.
630's new drypipe.
Looking down the engineer's side of 630.
Looking down the fireman's side of 630.
630's firedoors are about ready to be be installed.
630's firedoors are about ready to be be installed.
630's firedoors are about ready to be be installed.
630's rear tubesheet. If you look closely at the top, you can see the weld lines from the installation of the new patch.
630's smokebox and from tubesheet. The experimental propeller drive system was unsuccessful.
Staybolt ends and ultrasonic test results from determining the thickness left in the steel.
630's repaired superheater header on the drill press. This was a tricky repair; a special thanks to Shane Meador for performing such a delicate piece of work.
630's repaired superheater header. Look closely at the center bottom hole and you can see the new weld repair material.
630's repaired superheater header.
630's repaired superheater header.
630's repaired superheater header.
630's repaired superheater header.
630's repaired superheater header. You can clearly see the weld repair.
.630's wheels ready for new brass.
630's wheels, the axles have been turned, thus the wood wrapper around the journal contact surface to prevent any scratches before installation.
630's new tires.
