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On
April 7, 2007, work commenced on the inspection of the right-side
bearing of 4449's #2 driver at the Portland & Western Railroad
locomotive shop in Albany, Oregon. A few years ago when the bearing
started running a little warm, the locomotive was able to continue
operating at track speed while the crew kept a very close eye on it.
Because the locomotive shop in Albany has a drop-table pit large enough
to accommodate 4449's large 80" drivers, this permitted the work to be
done quickly and effeciently in time for the upcoming Puget Sound Steam
Special. Upon today's inspection, the axle showed no signs of wear, and
only the babbitt bearing needed a new babbitt poured.
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Leaving Brooklyn Roundhouse
Leaving Brooklyn Yard
Cruisin' through Lake Oswego
4449 in freight service!
Switching around some cars
Chuggin' on
Approaching Hopmere
Passing Hopmere
The local railfans
Daylight Pacecar
Almost there...
4449 arrives to Albany shops
At the Albany shops
Work crew is briefed
Examining work site
Ed B. and Rich H.
Phil B.
Mark K.
John P.
Luke J., Mike M. and John M.
Doyle, Luke J. and Mike M.
Bob S. underneath
Pat T. talking with Bob
Scott E. disassembling brakes
Al P.
George L., Todd L. and John S.
Mark K. still removing parts
George hammers away
Inside the Albany shop
The work scene
George pounding some nuts and bolts loose
Todd pounding a pin loose
Doyle pounding a pin loose
John P. keeping the parts together
Mike pounding a pin loose
Dave B. laying an oil cloth
Phil B. places a drip pan