February 11, 2009

Progress on frame & linkages

There are several activities shown below, including spring rigging design, front truck evaluation, linkages, and locomotive-to-tender chaffing plate.

Steam Operations Corporation Engineering Services Mark Ray using transit to obtain points on frame for spring rigging layout.  Mark will design & specify the new springs based on the current analysis and weights of various components.	Photo: Steam Operations Corporation
Front engine truck set up in shop for initial evaluation.	Photo: Steam Operations Corporation
Ronnie Jones and Tyler Poss measuring rod center to center.	Photo: Steam Operations Corporation
Ronnie Jones laying out  Walschaerts valve gear link to determine radius.	Photo: Steam Operations Corporation
Machining radius on buffer stationary chaffing block.	Photo: Steam Operations Corporation
completed chaffing block	Photo: Steam Operations Corporation