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 Posted - December 23 2013 : 2:15:30 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktHw1wR9XOU
Sorry if this is a repost.
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Posted - December 23 2013 : 2:41:38 PM
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That was fascinating, especially how they did the valve timing. Thanks. 
Just about every practice in that video would make an OSHA inspector (or their British equivalent) faint dead away. I particularly like the lighting of the cigarette!
The Tyco Depot
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Posted - December 23 2013 : 11:28:27 PM
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I have to say that was the smoothest "rebuild" I have yet to EVER see. nothing not one bolt shown was difficult to remove from rust or otherwise.............. interesting! LOVE the re-boring of the cylinders, and timing of the valves......
~John
Many have tried to, and failed, ya just can't repair stupid... 
Do NOT try to Idiot-Proof anything!!!! God, will simply create a better......IDIOT!
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Posted - December 29 2013 : 6:56:12 PM
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"It's a fascinating, but rather a sad sight to see, this swift dismantling of an engine. A locomotive which possesses such romance, such individuality while it's on the line, here becomes merely a piece of machinery to be taken to bits in the shortest possible time."
I think everyone here who's tried to repair an old HO steamer knows the feeling
--CRC
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Posted - December 29 2013 : 8:00:39 PM
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prior to ww2,the lms,lner and great western,all stripped locos down to the last bolt every 20 years,costly but cheaper than buying a new one,hence very little rust,the gwr,was built on the same lines as ford,all parts for locos were interchangeable,hence why the main line locos all looked similar,after ww2 trains were run into the ground under the br banner,ken
Edited by - catfordken on December 29 2013 8:02:43 PM
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 Posted - January 04 2021 : 10:11:07 PM
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This particular engine has been overhauled for nearly five years.
Thanks to Ben for mentioning this on another thread.
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Posted - January 05 2021 : 11:13:48 AM
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| yer welcome
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Posted - January 06 2021 : 3:46:13 PM
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Another steam engine came back to life in 2020. Some good news from last year.
Back after 40 years of being inactive. 100 years old and counting.
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Posted - January 06 2021 : 8:03:18 PM
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Posted - January 06 2021 : 11:52:07 PM
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http://sugarexpress.com/history/
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Posted - January 07 2021 : 08:15:43 AM
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| A magnificent machine.
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 Posted - July 29 2021 : 7:00:24 PM
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Another one returns.
Would look great in the Southwest open lands at full speed.
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Posted - July 30 2021 : 09:32:25 AM
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I saw this critter shortly before the Pandemic. A number of guys were busily doing nothing. One guy polishing a bolt.
Another guy moving a length of nylon rope in no particular fashion. Another couple of guys hanging out in an office. Overall, it was an odd sort of Twilight Zone, and nothing
appeared to be happening in any concerted fashion. There
was a small discussion that it would require $30,000 in
insurance just for a twenty mile excursion. Mentally, I wrote the whole thing off, so it is with great surprise that
they fueled and watered this critter and lit a match. The
whistle sounds great.
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Posted - August 30 2023 : 11:57:07 PM
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Canadian Pacific 2816 is a preserved class "H-1b" 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive.
Built by the Montreal Locomotive Works in December 1930 for the Canadian Pacific Railway.
It is the only non-streamlined H1 Hudson to have survived into preservation.
After being used for heavy passenger service the locomotive was retired in 1960.
Donated to Steamtown U.S.A. at Bellows Falls Vermont in 1964.
The locomotive was out on static display at Steamtown in Bellows Falls Vermont for several years.
Later it was moved along with the rest of the collection in 1984 to Scranton Pennsylvania.
In September 1998 the Canadian Pacific purchased No. 2816 after hearing of its availability.
The locomotive was transported from Scranton to Montreal via Binghamton and Albany New York.
Before being shipped cross country to the BC Rail steam shops in Vancouver for restoration.
The locomotive was completely stripped down and rebuilt.
The most thorough out rebuild undertaken on a steam locomotive in North America since the end of their era.
During restoration the locomotive was converted to burn oil and equipped with modern amenities.
Such as a radio and a diesel control unit.
During 2816’s restoration the locomotives smoke deflectors were removed.
The restoration took over two years and cost over $2,000,000.
This makes it one of the most costly locomotive restorations in Canada.
The locomotive is running this year under its testing program for excursions next year.
Some internet videos.
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Posted - August 31 2023 : 12:26:29 AM
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Of the five surviving Canadian Pacific Hudsons out of the original 65 built between 1929 and 1940 number 2816 is the only survivor of the non-streamlined H1a and H1b classes built in 1929 and 1930.
The remaining four Royal Hudsons are numbers 2839 (H1c), 2850 and 2858 (both H1d) and the 2860 (H1e).
Currently numbers 2816 and 2860 are the only two operating 4-6-4 Hudsons in North America.
No American 4-6-4 Hudsons are operational.
Will be running excursions next year.
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Posted - August 31 2023 : 01:07:37 AM
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Final Spike Steam Train Empress 2816
Final Spike Steam Tour
Coming in 2024
CP 2816 steam locomotive, The Empress, departs Calgary on April 14, 2024
This 2816 steam tour will bring the story of our uniquely North American railway’s history and compelling future to life for rail fans and visitors across our network.
The 4-6-4 Hudson-type steam locomotive was built in 1930 by Montreal Locomotive Works. It served as a roving steam-powered ambassador for Canadian Pacific throughout Canada and the U.S. before being placed in storage in 2012. Now, after a decade of slumber, the engine has been carefully prepared to once again travel the rails.
CPKC Steam Train
Final Spike Steam Tour Route
Schedule
VIsitors can see The Empress up close at these locations across our network.
1 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
2 Minot, North Dakota
3 St. Paul, Minnesota
4 Bensenville, Illinois
5 Davenport, Iowa
6 Kansas City, Missouri
7 Shreveport, Louisiana
8 Laredo, Texas
9 Mexico City, Mexico
More information later.
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