One of our most popular cars– the 599 Mountain Observation Car, presents maintenance challenges due to the same open sides which make it so enjoyable to ride in. In the winter, it is almost impossible to keep the weather out, which results in peeling paint and requires a lot of upkeep. Our amazing volunteers are [...]
Archive for the ‘Maintenance’ Category
Getting Ready for the Season!
Posted in Equipment, Maintenance, Volunteers, tagged mountain observation car, railtown volunteers on March 22, 2012 |
Revamping the Cincinnati Milling Machine
Posted in Crossheads & Guides, Equipment, Maintenance, Restoration, Sacramento Shops, Staff, tagged Cinncinnati Milling Machine, Railtown on March 15, 2012 |
One of our most useful pieces of equipment went down on us last year. After many years of faithful service, the transmission gear box failed. It is one of our new machines, housed in the Tri-Dam building, so most visitors do not see it. Keep in mind that the term ‘new’ is relative, here. The Cincinnati #4 Horizonal Mill with Powered [...]
Roundhouse Door Project
Posted in Maintenance, Restoration, Volunteers on June 24, 2011 |
Six sets of tall doors provide access to the south side of the building and are a distinctive architectural feature of the Jamestown roundhouse.
Whistle (while you) Work
Posted in Equipment, Events, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3 on March 20, 2011 |
The Sierra No. 3 ran on time last year, but there were a few minor details we had to defer. For example, replacing the water delivery lines to the injector, which were getting very thin in places. And repairing the whistle. The iconic whistle from the No. 3, has become raspy over time. The top [...]
Tickets on Sale Now for Future Rides on Sierra No. 3
Posted in Boiler, Equipment, Events, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3 on July 9, 2010 |
Tickets are now on sale for all 2010 Sierra No. 3 Excursion Rides, which include August 7 & 8, September 4 & 5, and October 2 & 3. On each day, regular excursion trains leave the station at 11, 12, 1 & 2. Sometime around noon the Sierra No. 3 will emerge and be on [...]
Wow. Another Tuesday
Posted in Equipment, Maintenance, No. 7 Caboose, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on April 13, 2010 |
Tuesdays at Railtown seem to get busier and busier. There are many projects in progress, here’s just a few. . .
Tuesdays Are Crazy Around Here
Posted in Boiler, Equipment, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on March 10, 2010 |
Yesterday, Railtown was a veritable beehive of activity. Paid and volunteer staff were working on an incredible number of projects including replacing the fence near the freight shed, moving the Sierra #3 to the roundhouse, mechanical work on the Shay #2, replacing staybolts on the Shay #2, finishing work on the Caboose #7, cleaning and [...]
The Secretary of the Interior’s Preservation Standards
Posted in Boiler, Maintenance, No. 7 Caboose, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on December 2, 2009 |
“The Secretary of the Interior is responsible for establishing standards for all programs under Departmental authority, and for advising Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. “ The standards were designed to apply to structures, however, we have found them to [...]
One of Those Crazy Days
Posted in Driving wheels, Equipment, Maintenance, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Sierra Ry No. 2 Lima 1922 3T Shay, Staff, Volunteers on August 20, 2009 |
Sometimes, despite the best planning, we have one of those crazy days where everything converges at once. Today was one of those days. We are preparing for the insertion of the crankpins (into the driving wheels) an operation that requires precision machining, coordination, and a bit of low-tech magic in the form of liquid nitrogen. [...]
Just Another Tuesday at Railtown
Posted in Equipment, Maintenance, No. 7 Caboose, Restoration, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Tender, Volunteers on June 30, 2009 |
Rain or shine, Tuesdays are a big day at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park. Volunteers swarm, and lots of work gets done by paid and volunteer staff alike. Just a few snapshots of what has been happening today. . . Just another Tuesday at Railtown!
