This week, several coats of a high-tech epoxy-like paint (Ceramicoat) were applied to the interior of the water cistern, to prolong the life of the tank. The exterior was also treated with a primer. On Monday, the lid will be set in place, and then rivetting is planned for all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. [...]
Archive for the ‘Shop Tours’ Category
Tender Update
Posted in Restoration, Rivetting, Shop Tours, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Tender on December 5, 2009 |
In The News
Posted in Boiler, Driving wheels, Frame, Restoration, Sacramento Shops, Shop Tours, Sierra No. 3, Staff, Volunteers on October 30, 2009 |
KCRA 3 in Sacramento aired a story about the Sierra #3 on Wednesday evening. You can see it for yourself (note: Reporter Walt Gray refers to being able to see it at Jamestown next month. Shop tours resume on the 11th of November, but we don’t expect to be operational until April!) http://www.kcra.com/video/21469294/index.html Also, an article in [...]
Shop Tours- Reserve Now!
Posted in Restoration, Shop Tours, Sierra No. 3 on October 28, 2009 |
Shop Tours of Locomotive Restoration at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park JAMESTOWN, Calif. – On two upcoming Wednesdays—November 11 and December 9—Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) will offer special, behind-the-scenes viewing opportunities for visitors to see the restoration progress of Sierra No. 3, known as the “Movie Star” steam locomotive for its many appearances [...]
Shop Tours Scheduled
Posted in Restoration, Shop Tours, Sierra No. 3 on September 10, 2009 |
Shop Tours of Locomotive Restoration at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park JAMESTOWN, Calif. – On two upcoming Wednesdays—November 11 and December 9—Railtown 1897 State Historic Park (SHP) will offer special, behind-the-scenes viewing opportunities for visitors to see the restoration progress of Sierra No. 3, known as the “Movie Star” steam locomotive for its many appearances [...]
