P.M. 1225 Rebuild Status as of October 1st

Several things have happened since the last posting, including the sandblasting of boiler interior and ultra-sounding of the firebox interior. Also, the front tube sheet has had all tubes ends removed as well.  We hope to have pictures up in regards to this soon.

Also – please check back on the website for details on our campaign for SRI and 1225. To date, nearly $50,000.00 has been raised towards the rebuild!

Sincerely,

TJ Gaffney

P. M. 1225 Rebuild Status as of August 19, 2010

Work continues on PM1225 every weekend.  The smokebox has been emptied. Gridding in preparation for ultrasounding of the firebox is almost complete. A lot of the steam, air and sandbox fittings have been loosened and/or removed. The throttle cover is off and preparations have been made for the removal of the sand dome.

Pere Marquette 1225 Rebuild Status as of June 1st, 2010

Work continues on the PM1225.  The following has been completed so far:
1.) All loose appliances have been removed from the top of the locomotive.
2.) All gridding completed on firebox with exception of crown sheet.
3.) All Superheaters loosened.
4.) Steam dome cover has been removed.
5.) Jacketing, gauges and appliances have been removed from Backhead.
6.) All parts that have been removed from locomotive have been tagged and stored.
7.) In preparation for further work in shop, new air reservoir/ tank has been added to shop air system.
Next major work session on the locomotive to take place weekend of June 2nd – June 6th. Stay tuned for further information.