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"Banging on a 2900"

1-28-12

TW3 (That Was The Week That Was),

Hello All

Work continues on various projects this week.

Jerry G. and John G. assisted Danny R. tack welding and began full penetration welding of the firebox stayrods. Nate P. served as monitor.

Ralph finished machine work on two pins for the cold feed water pump doors.

Morris D., Pete O., Scott E. and others completed the reassembly of the large forklift. After shimming the vertical slide alignment the forks will now work smoothly. The men have also changed the engine oil.

Randy Mc. installed large caster wheels on the ground support for the cab. The crew removed the temporary wooden steps and loosened bolts. The cab will be removed this Wednesday.

Mike S. finished the second compressor lubricator assembly and began work on an air filter canister.

Ken D. spent time reconditioning more washout plugs and served as Safety Officer Saturday.

Dr. Mike and Henry R. began honing the reversing valve cylinder.

Jerome A. continues grinding on a counter weight chasing a defective weld.

Dave T. and John T. worked replacing repaired and painted pipes in their proper location.

Carlos O. and Dave V. began repair welding the counterweight and grinding it smooth. A replacement plate will be cut for the remaining repair work.

Steve B., Doyle C. and Andy R. continued their work in the Reefer office doing what they know best to do. They are working on getting the word out to various people in the "know" about 2926 and how it might run in the future. Gail K. and Warren J. continue working on the computer database in the Reefer. Doyle C. finished up the Newsletter and it should be on the website soon if not already.

Hope to see you all at the site and say goodbye to January 2012 this week. My how time flies when you're having fun!!

Keep on steamin!
Rick Kirby, CMO