17:50 Bruce knows his stuff. One of the guest here is Alex from RRHMA he will be replacing #3985's bolts in a few weeks when the 261 Crew gets back from Mexico after taking the Empress down there. On #3985 and Big Boy the Sleeve Caps are welded into the shell on #844 they are screw type for easy maintenance. When Steve Lee and John Rimmasch ran Steam Shop they welded everything on. Because of this Steve Lee was given early retirement, Jack Wellmann was sent to Oregon Steam, and Scott Nixon, Brandon Turner, and Charlie Cross were fired and later sent to prison. They were replaced by Austin Barker, Garland Baker, and Jeremy Thompson. Also Ed got Bruce out of retirement, Ted and Kurt were bought back although Ted no longer fires the engine, and several new crew members were hired. If there is one man in Steam Shop who knows boilers it is Bruce he has made all the tools since he is a gunsmith by trade.
Hold on a sec…gotta plug my laptop into the big boy to see what the codes are . Good thing none of the old timers are around to see this. The guys at John Deere musta thought of this.
That what you see there is the PTC software if we want to see these beautiful machines last we must comply with modern regulations. It’s neat seeing modern technology with Alco superpower
@@DanielWorthy-zc3bc I'd be curious what it's doing. I imagine it's tracking temp. and pressure at different locations. I can't think of what else there is to keep track of, maybe dynamo voltage.
@@bigredc222 PTC doesn’t regulate or look over any of those things PTC is a network that is linked with the signal systems to safeguard against unwarranted movement under CTC (Controlled Traffic Control) PTC can give a penalty, emergency brake application if Engineer doesn’t comply with speed restrictions or signal indications. Also can stop other trains movements if they aren’t complying with signal indications either. It’s more of a computerized failsafe for unauthorized movement or speed. Before they had the the diesel to comply with PTC and faked it out with the steam engine for the added length and axle count. Now big boy is capable of its own PTC without a diesel.
Bruce should be designated a National Treasure! He single handedly solved SO many problems throughout the restoration of 4014s boiler.
Thank You very much, Sir. Steam Shop is really a unique and magical place!.
There was tour going on plus bigboyis being woken up slowly hearing the bell mean waking up
I gotta say the UP steam shop, looks pretty cozy in there.
Very interesting about stay bolts and machining.
has a nicer paint job than my car :-)
17:50 Bruce knows his stuff. One of the guest here is Alex from RRHMA he will be replacing #3985's bolts in a few weeks when the 261 Crew gets back from Mexico after taking the Empress down there. On #3985 and Big Boy the Sleeve Caps are welded into the shell on #844 they are screw type for easy maintenance. When Steve Lee and John Rimmasch ran Steam Shop they welded everything on. Because of this Steve Lee was given early retirement, Jack Wellmann was sent to Oregon Steam, and Scott Nixon, Brandon Turner, and Charlie Cross were fired and later sent to prison. They were replaced by Austin Barker, Garland Baker, and Jeremy Thompson. Also Ed got Bruce out of retirement, Ted and Kurt were bought back although Ted no longer fires the engine, and several new crew members were hired. If there is one man in Steam Shop who knows boilers it is Bruce he has made all the tools since he is a gunsmith by trade.
You do not know what you are talking about.
Any updates on the fall tour?
How many parts from other locomotives have been found on 4014
Asking for a friend.
Hold on a sec…gotta plug my laptop into the big boy to see what the codes are . Good thing none of the old timers are around to see this. The guys at John Deere musta thought of this.
That what you see there is the PTC software if we want to see these beautiful machines last we must comply with modern regulations. It’s neat seeing modern technology with Alco superpower
@@DanielWorthy-zc3bc I'd be curious what it's doing. I imagine it's tracking temp. and pressure at different locations. I can't think of what else there is to keep track of, maybe dynamo voltage.
@@bigredc222 PTC doesn’t regulate or look over any of those things PTC is a network that is linked with the signal systems to safeguard against unwarranted movement under CTC (Controlled Traffic Control) PTC can give a penalty, emergency brake application if Engineer doesn’t comply with speed restrictions or signal indications. Also can stop other trains movements if they aren’t complying with signal indications either. It’s more of a computerized failsafe for unauthorized movement or speed. Before they had the the diesel to comply with PTC and faked it out with the steam engine for the added length and axle count. Now big boy is capable of its own PTC without a diesel.
@@DanielWorthy-zc3bc I should have looked up what PTC stood for before I commented.That's makes a lot more sense. Thank you.
Wonder if it can get 4014 to play Fortnite? 🤣🤣 Maybe next we'll get ditch lights!
Mint condition.