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Work and Events / Re: WW&F No. 11 - Official Work Thread
« on: February 11, 2025, 08:45:34 PM »
Build Locomotive 11 - February 2025 Update
The WW&F’s latest Build 11 work session was held on January 14 - 16. We’ve completely assembled the lead truck (less springs) and equalizer components, continued to machine small and large components and are closing in on tramming the shoes and wedges.
Quentin Bethune continued machining the front cylinder head castings that he started last work session.

Quentin has since taken these home where a friend drilled 7 equally spaced holes on his CNC mill.

Joe Monty continued work on the rear coupler. He’s shown here rounding the coupler end.

Gordon Cook fabricated a shoulder washer to be installed in the lead truck cross bar along with the pin and sleeve he machined at home.

The lead truck assembly is now complete, less springs. Gordon installed the spring hangers and pins, machined at home.

We finally received the clevises which, along with the threaded rod, connect the lead truck equalizer to the transverse equalizer. Harold Downey rounded over the inside corners of the transverse equalizer hangers (not shown) between work sessions.

On Friday Jan. 17, the team visited Mountain Machine Works to review their progress. Here we see driver centers, tires and counterweights ready for assembly.

Harold Downey has spent numerous hours and taken hundreds of measurements to set up accurate tram wires. He’s now in the process of transferring and scribing reference marks on the shoes and wedges. Harold will then finish machine these components to ensure absolutely correct alignment with the cylinders and frame.

Our 2025 fundraising has begun! To date we have received $14,615 – BUT every donation is MATCHED by an anonymous member bring us to nearly 25% of the $120,000 goal for 2025. Remember, you can make your matching donation directly by check to the museum, or use a credit card to donate via: www.build11.org
Thanks for your continued support and interest in the WW&F!
The WW&F’s latest Build 11 work session was held on January 14 - 16. We’ve completely assembled the lead truck (less springs) and equalizer components, continued to machine small and large components and are closing in on tramming the shoes and wedges.
Quentin Bethune continued machining the front cylinder head castings that he started last work session.

Quentin has since taken these home where a friend drilled 7 equally spaced holes on his CNC mill.

Joe Monty continued work on the rear coupler. He’s shown here rounding the coupler end.

Gordon Cook fabricated a shoulder washer to be installed in the lead truck cross bar along with the pin and sleeve he machined at home.

The lead truck assembly is now complete, less springs. Gordon installed the spring hangers and pins, machined at home.

We finally received the clevises which, along with the threaded rod, connect the lead truck equalizer to the transverse equalizer. Harold Downey rounded over the inside corners of the transverse equalizer hangers (not shown) between work sessions.

On Friday Jan. 17, the team visited Mountain Machine Works to review their progress. Here we see driver centers, tires and counterweights ready for assembly.

Harold Downey has spent numerous hours and taken hundreds of measurements to set up accurate tram wires. He’s now in the process of transferring and scribing reference marks on the shoes and wedges. Harold will then finish machine these components to ensure absolutely correct alignment with the cylinders and frame.

Our 2025 fundraising has begun! To date we have received $14,615 – BUT every donation is MATCHED by an anonymous member bring us to nearly 25% of the $120,000 goal for 2025. Remember, you can make your matching donation directly by check to the museum, or use a credit card to donate via: www.build11.org
Thanks for your continued support and interest in the WW&F!