The hardworking volunteers are still in the process of removing the flue tubes from the boiler. It isn’t easy work and our appreciation goes out to each and every one of them. Also, to those of YOU who help make this possible through your support of the SP&S 700 engine. We couldn’t do it without […]
The guys were working hard on Monday and started removing flue tubes. This involved some torch work and sledge hammering inside the combustion chamber of the fire box. Per Matt B (shown in this photo) – “This work is proving difficult – more so than expected – because of obstructions in the smokebox and accumulation […]
January 29, 2017: “So yesterday, we got back to work and got some more ultra sounding done. It’s slow going, because we started on the back head which is complicated to test because of all the plumbing and controls that have to be worked around. But, we are getting her done. Matt is also planning […]
The meeting will be held February 11th, 2017, at 10:00 am. ALL ARE WELCOME! Location: MULTNOMAH ARTS CENTER – Room 307688 SW Capitol HighwayPortland, Oregon
As those of you in the Pacific Northwest know, Portland got hammered in snow and ice this week. Once we learned that temps will not be rising to above freezing until next Monday, we felt it best that we cancel this Saturday morning’s Annual Meeting until such a time the roads are safer. We will […]
DATE: CANCELLED TIME: CANCELLED WHERE: Multnomah Arts Center – Room 29 ADDRESS: 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR Updated to add – this meeting was cancelled and will be re-scheduled. We hope to see you there!
“Matt started notching the flues and tubes and cut a couple at the fire box end in preparation for being driven out. You notch the smoke box end to relieve the compression fit. This end is rolled which seals the tubes with a mechanical fit. The fire box ends are rolled and welded. So you […]
The crew spent 8 hrs cleaning the boiler flues yesterday. They had to make a special tool to adapt the vacuum equipment to the locomotive. Both a professional vacuum service and the shop vac were used. It’s a dirty job – but someone’s got to do it. Our volunteers are awesome! MORE PHOTOS BY RANDY […]
‘Tis the season!!! All 2016 Annual Memberships end on December 31st. Now is the time to renew and if you aren’t a member yet, now is a great time to become one! Visit this page to renew your membership or to become a member: http://www.sps700.org/contribute.shtml