Bigboy Restoration

[bendorsey]

Hi Folks:

Anyone heard how it going? Yea or nay - good or bad.

Just curious.

Ben

 

[watemple]

I've heard they've set 4014 aside for now. They're focusing on getting 844 back in steam right now.

 

[blueodessey]

I watched Big Boy leave So California on Metrolink Main line to Colton, California with some stops, and it was amazing, I love Steam Engines, hoping they'll always be with us.

Looking for updates this is what I found, hope this helps you.

Bleuodessey

http://www.standard.net/News/2014/11/24/Work-on-iconic-steam-engine-slower-than-planned

https://www.up.com/aboutup/special_trains/steam/photos_videos/bigboy/index.shtml

https://www.facebook.com/Union-Pacific-4014-restoration-BIG-BOY-455623014535432/

https://www.google.com/search?q=big...JaEsJ7KAhUCcD4KHa6tCA0Q7AkIPw&biw=992&bih=402

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEY8f_82158

http://netnebraska.org/article/news...nebraska-rail-company-pr-equal-goodyear-blimp

 

[bendorsey]

Mucho thanks for the links.

Sad that it will take longer then the first estimate but happy that it will still be done.

Interesting to note they stopped every 100 miles to lubricate the running gear. Kinda says the automatic oilers weren't operational doesn't it (gotta overhaul them too).

Ben

 

[ktain.ny]

Well, since 844 is my favorite train of all time anywhere, i hope it's back on the rails soon.

 

[bendorsey]

What are they doing to it? Something special or just the normal maintenance after so many miles of operation?

Ben

 

[watemple]

They have stripped it down to the bone, pretty much. They are making in look as if it was brand new. "Straight Outta Schenectady."

 

[ktain.ny]

What are they doing to it? Something special or just the normal maintenance after so many miles of operation?

Ben

some bad water got to the boiler, corroded the pipes. They are replacing them last I heard.

 

[bendorsey]

What! They don't use pure bottled water?:hehe:

On a more serious note that's a major operation.

Ben

 

[ktain.ny]

What! They don't use pure bottled water?:hehe:

On a more serious note that's a major operation.

Ben

LOL, and yeah, it is serious.

 

[Enzo1]

some bad water got to the boiler, corroded the pipes. They are replacing them last I heard.

More like boiler had a crack in it, and it had to be completely replaced.
3985 is likely to be back this year as well as it they completely rebuilt it.
Bigboy, well they haven't updated on it in a while, but I assume that it'll be late 2019 or mid-2020 by the time it is done, just as predicted.

 

[ktain.ny]

More like boiler had a crack in it, and it had to be completely replaced.
3985 is likely to be back this year as well as it they completely rebuilt it.
Bigboy, well they haven't updated on it in a while, but I assume that it'll be late 2019 or mid-2020 by the time it is done, just as predicted.

No, the 844 is corrutted....

 

[Enzo1]

No, the 844 is corrutted....

My reliable sources told me a crack in the boiler, and they had to handcraft it because parts for them don't come easy. I do know it will be back to steaming this year.

 

[ctclark1]

Whether they were corroded or cracked, ether way they require replacements that aren't made in a factory.

 

[Enzo1]

Whether they were corroded or cracked, ether way they require replacements that aren't made in a factory.

This is why it is taking so long. The parts have to be specially made for it, and they take quite a bit of time to build, along with money. Some of the parts are in house made as well.

 

[ctclark1]

I know
I was just pointing out that the back and forth between yourself and ktain.ny was pretty pointless, as it doesn't really matter why they have to replace them, just that they need to be replaced.