Rayman4449 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 Parts 3 and 4 of the Steam Shop updates: Great update series. Part 4 has a lot of interesting information. Part 3: Part 4: (Updates on the facility, replacement of the drop table, 844 items, new machinery and more.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Reasons why UP 4004 wasn't selected for restoration. Reason #1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Silent films of Big Boys in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Did you know that 4023 was completely shopped (rebuilt) before being parked in Omaha? I've seen figures that show it'll take approximately 50,000 man-hours to restore 4014...Those boys in Cheyenne are running out of time to have it done by 2019. There's only 4 people working on it and at the normal 40 hour week x 50 weeks = 2,000 hours x 4 employees = 8,000 hours per year x 4 years is 32,000 man hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 I had heard that about the 4023 and I think it was shopped before being stored in Cheyenne intentionally with the intent on it maybe being run later. There's at least three photos I've seen of the two parked together in the roundhouse with one dated August 1974. The fact they remained in storage so long tells me there was thought of some future for them. I spoke to a UP employee that lived in Omaha that had some knowledge about the latest 4023 move to its current location and apparently Steve Lee pleaded with UP to let him take the 4023 back for restoration but apparently management refused. It's unfortunate 4023 wasn't kept in storage till now as restoring to bring it back would likely be far simpler like the 611 restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Glory days of the UP Steam Program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Two events planned in May and June: http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2015/02/two-upcoming-events-highlight-up-steam-program Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ray Link not working for me I get this : YOU'VE BEEN STOPPED BY A 404! {C} 404 Error: page not found We're sorry. It appears the page or resource you are looking for either no longerexists or has been been moved to a different location. Please go to our homepage or usethe search box below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yeah, there's two hidden characters after the link. They're messing it up. Try copying the link and remove anything after 'program' Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Fixed the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Cheyenne Depot Days going on 5/16 & 5/17 has tours of the UP Backshop where 4014 is parked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Big Boy Engineer over 50 yrs ago blows the whistle on 4014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Great video which includes a lot of the work to get the main line connected to the 4014 track to remove from the parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 Update from July 2015: Update from 9/15: 844 Boiler work http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/community_ties/steam-update-9-15.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 UP Steam Update Nov 2015: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benshell Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 UP Steam Update Nov 2015: That's really cool. Cutting off staybolts with a torch is one of the few steam locomotive restoration tasks I've done. It's not that hard, but you have to be careful not to damage the firebox sheet. UP's tool sure makes it look a lot easier with more consistent results! And their lathe work making new staybolts is great to see too. But I have to wonder why it is necessary for replace ALL the staybolts on 844? Or even 4014 for that matter. I don't believe that's something that's normally necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 They have done a super nice job on the equipment refurbishment and everything. This firebox rework this time around is getting a very thorough going through that is for sure. When you say replace all the staybolts, do you mean staybolts or staybolt caps and sleeves? I assume you mean caps and sleeves. I understand most of the ones on the 844 were original from the steam era so they date back to 1940 or beyond and my guess is just from looking at the photos of the old ones and how bad they looked the decision was made to just replace them all and start new. Personally I like that level of detail and thoroughness when it comes to this sort of stuff. One thing is it really shows UP's commitment to the steam program for the long term. I'll have to see if I can find some photos of the old ones removed. Regarding staybolts themselves I'm not sure how many of those are being replaced. If any are like what was found on the 3985 there is likely good reason to replace them: Staybolt from 3985: (and this is only just one) Some of the caps actually had posts cut and welded into them which is not supposed to be that way so those for sure had to be replaced: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks for the info. Good to see they are doing something. I was wondering........guess the Challenger is on the back burner behind the Big Boy. So 10 years probably on it, or more. Doubt I'll see it run again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rayman4449 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Curt Jones ( https://www.facebook.com/curt.jones.92798?fref=photo) posted these progress photos of the 844: They are saying they expect the engine to be running this year mid-2016. Brake stand completely rebuilt: Drive rods ready to go: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Overview of the brake stand on the 844. First class job guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I like that video of the brake controls rebuild. Helps me understand stuff better. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
du-bousquetaire Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Wow a real nice video Ray. The work that goes into this and the fact that it is backed by a private company without governament money is something that leaves a Frenchie like me breathless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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