Flue Tube Removal in Progress

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 […]

FLUE CUTTING

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 […]

Work Progress – Message from our President

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 […]

Annual Meeting Rescheduled

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

Annual Meeting Cancelled – Inclement Weather

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 […]