11-23-2013, 04:29 PM
Over the last two weeks we have been removing all the exterior panels from the B-unit to prep her for paint.
One part of this is to remove the old door frames from the sides of the unit. This might seem like overkill , but she was built in the early 50's, and rust and dirt have built up everywhere. It really needs to be removed. We figure that we are probably the only group to do this in the last 30 years or so, no one goes to this much effort in tearing them down anymore. Just incase you ever feel the urge to remove the side doors from an EMD covered wagon I'll give you a little how too.
First you will need to remove the steps from the bottom of the door frame
There are four bolts that hold it to a spacer that drops into the loco's frame.
I broke one off trying to get it out, some are rusted fast and will either break off or will need to be cut off, That's just what happens in a restoration like this. The stainless steel kick plate will also have to be removed.
Next the weld that holds the door strike to the loco frame will have to be cut.
One part of this is to remove the old door frames from the sides of the unit. This might seem like overkill , but she was built in the early 50's, and rust and dirt have built up everywhere. It really needs to be removed. We figure that we are probably the only group to do this in the last 30 years or so, no one goes to this much effort in tearing them down anymore. Just incase you ever feel the urge to remove the side doors from an EMD covered wagon I'll give you a little how too.
First you will need to remove the steps from the bottom of the door frame
Next the weld that holds the door strike to the loco frame will have to be cut.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew