1 : 1 scale modeling

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After a few week brake from restoration work, (Railfest at Scranton, the ARHS 40th anniversary, and funding problems at the park put things on hold for a bit), we are back. Yesterday we had our first successful start up of DL&W 663. All the electrical connections on the main and aux generator checked out OK and she turned nicely with no vibrations. The three phase AC output had proper rotation, the traction motor blowers and cooling fans operated normally. Bearing temperatures were also checked in the prime mover and were all good. The batteries also were inspected and given a fresh charge. We still have issues with the coupling between the main generator and the compressor and a new one is on the way. Once that is installed and the piping for the compressor completed she will be inspected and returned to service. Not a bad bit of work completed before noon with only three people.

In the afternoon we moved our attention over to the "B". The main generator needed cleaning as can be seen in this pic.
   

After some mild solvents and a few Scochbrite pads were used it looked like this.     We did manage to install about half of the brush holders back in there, no pic on that.

As that work was being done the load regulator and fuel pump were also reconnected.    

The first start up of this unit is getting closer and closer, but there is still lots to do before and after that to make her road worthy.

I did manage to get a minuet to walk around the shop to check the progress of #26 as the cab is now 98% complete and the brakes are now going on.