Re: Mt. Rainier Heisler #91 Question
Author: Zorko
Date: 01-18-2011 - 20:23
I volunteered at MRSR about 12 years ago and 91 was a "two truck" machine when I started. If I recall correctly the ring gear on the third truck had been removed to repair worn or broken teeth. While I was there the gear was returned and the third truck reconnected. The Heisler was later returned to "two truck" status after a bearing problem in the line shaft bearing for the third truck occurred. The latter occurred shortly after I left for Tillamook.
Hope this helps,
Aaron Zorko
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
www.ocsr.net