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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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A few more inches...
And it's out.
Scott in the droptable pit
Luke crawling from underneath
Another look at #2
Moving #2 to the wheel track
Raising the #2
Securing the driver
Driver #2
Doyle anxious to assess damage
Everyone gathers for the damage assessment
Lifing the bearing box
Doyle and the bearing
Doyle inspects the axle of #2, is quoted "smooth
as a baby's bottom!"
Inside the bearing
Gathered around the bearing
Assessing the damage
Like a patient in a hospital, 4449 stands by
quietly
Bruce C. and John M.
John P. and Bob S.
Scott E. and Mike M.
A bearing question and answer session
Bearing placed on pallett, ready to go back to
Brooklyn
Look out! It's George on the forklift!
JJ steam cleanin'
Phil B. bringing clean parts back to the shop
Measuring the axle
The group shot at end of day