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Steam & Excursion > DRGW 5371 progress at the USRMDate: 07/14/14 19:18 DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: dklaRR I just wanted to share some photos of our work session on the 5371 at the Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden, from last Saturday. Chris Fussel (F40PHR231 on T.O.) and myself removed the steel plates from her nose, exposing the holes for the class lights and MARS light. We then installed two class lights and one PYLE Gyralight into her nose. From what I've seen, the 5371 was never "upgraded" to the PYLE from it's MARS light, however, we figured we'd install a Gyralight until we acquire an actual MARS.....it's better than the steel plate that was there previously. We also installed a pair of class lights on the rear a few weeks ago.
One of the next items planned on her restoration is to remove the "UP" style plow and replace it with a "DRGW" style, hopefully within the next month or so. In addition, we have placed about 160 gallons of lube oil into the Prime Mover. Once we are able to acquire the remaining amount needed and do a little prep work, we're hopeful to be able to get it fired up soon!    Date: 07/14/14 19:52 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: atsf121 Great work guys, nice to see 5371 returning to it's DRGW glory.
Nathan Date: 07/14/14 20:01 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: highgreengraphics Wow, bravo looks 120 per cent better! === === = === JLH
Date: 07/14/14 20:06 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: tomstp Love the lights
Date: 07/14/14 20:12 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: DRGW5502 Looks human again!
Posted from iPhone Date: 07/14/14 20:43 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: MP4093 Nice. We plan to be in Ogden this Sat. night Sun. morning (19,20) on the way from North Platte to the Golden Spike NHS then on to Portola. Will stop in and see the progress.
Date: 07/14/14 20:49 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: mojaveflyer Date: 07/14/14 22:01 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: PHall Any plans to get rid of the ditch lights?
They're not needed if you have a working MARS or Gyralite. Date: 07/14/14 22:57 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: UPTRAIN You guys are doing the Lord's work.
Pump Date: 07/15/14 04:58 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: RGDave Excellent job Gents. Pump nailed it here - the "Lord's work" indeed! What a difference the retro lights make!
Keep us posted! ~RGDave Date: 07/15/14 06:38 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: Jason-Rose Awesome! That's a good looking machine.
It's great that you're planning to fire her up. Is that just for fun or are there plans to operate? Jason Rose Spring, TX Rio Grande Explorations Date: 07/15/14 07:15 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: SR2 As others have said, an excellent job. Restoration of the
lights is so important! It looks great! Date: 07/15/14 07:30 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: HotWater Very nice. For those of us not familiar with the Rio Grande, just what is this 5371? Looks like maybe an SD40T-2?
Date: 07/15/14 07:35 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: Jason-Rose HotWater Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Very nice. For those of us not familiar with the > Rio Grande, just what is this 5371? Looks like > maybe an SD40T-2? It is an SD40T-2 and was the last to operate on the UP in full Rio Grande paint (unpatched). Jason Rose Spring, TX Rio Grande Explorations Date: 07/15/14 08:26 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: RGDave Yes - this was the last SD40T-2 operating and the last former D&RGW unit running unpatched for UP. This one held down assignments out of Helper, UT, for a while, including the 'Dirt Train' turn that allowed some of us a last look with a Rio Grande unit leading on 'home' rails.
It's fantastic that it was preserved, and even better that it is being restored (while reportedly being stored under a canopy!). Thanks to the USRM for their hard work! ~RGDave Date: 07/15/14 09:47 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: patd3985 UPTRAIN Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > You guys are doing the Lord's work. > > Pump THE LORD'S WORK???.. Me thinks ye blaspheme! It's a diesel, for cryin' out loud! NOT a SIGN FROM ON HIGH! Date: 07/15/14 10:03 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: HotWater patd3985 Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > UPTRAIN Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > You guys are doing the Lord's work. > > > > Pump > > > THE LORD'S WORK???.. Me thinks ye blaspheme! It's > a diesel, for cryin' out loud! NOT a SIGN FROM ON > HIGH! Interesting comment. Yes it IS a diesel, and on top of THAT it is posted on the "Steam Railroading" (or the 'old title' Steam & Excursion) forum. Maybe the "Nostalgia & History" forum would have been better? Date: 07/15/14 10:22 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: FT I posted this back when the 5371 first went to Ogden, but for those that are new or just steam fans, here she is about one day old at Blue Island, IL 8-23-75 by Paul Hunnell.
Keith A  Date: 07/15/14 10:31 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: SF5953 Fantastic work!
Date: 07/15/14 10:39 Re: DRGW 5371 progress at the USRM Author: dklaRR I thought about that after..... where does museum news and updates belong? So, I posted links on "western" and "nostalgia" as well
Thanks for all the comments! Looking forward to continuing the efforts on her. Posted from Android |