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SP 2353 (4-6-0) In Campo, Ca.
Author: Question
Date: 08-09-2016 - 09:48

The Pacific SW Rail Museum's website says this on the condition of 2353's worn out firebox:

"However, the boiler inspector pointed out that it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible to replace the firebox. Having originally been built in 1912, to an old design, the firebox is keyhole-shaped, and of the crown-bar type. The capabilities of present manufacturing facilities to produce the compound curves and flanges necessary to rivet a new firebox to the remainder of the boiler are quite limited. If the job could be done, it would probably cost more than an entire new boiler."
[www.psrm.org]

Questions:
Could the skilled boiler guys at places like Strasburg, MidContinent, IRM, etc, make this kind of "keyhole" shaped firebox?
Does the 2355 in Mesa, AZ have the same style firebox as the 2353?

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  SP 2353 (4-6-0) In Campo, Ca. Question 08-09-2016 - 09:48
  Re: SP 2353 (4-6-0) In Campo, Ca. Question 08-09-2016 - 11:19
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  Re: SP 2353 (4-6-0) In Campo, Ca. CPRR 08-09-2016 - 13:59
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  Re: SP 2353 (4-6-0) In Campo, Ca. Bob Williams 08-09-2016 - 17:30
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