Re: Mt. Rainier Heisler #91 Question
Author: Tom Moungovan
Date: 01-18-2011 - 20:55
Zorko Wrote:
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> 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
Thanks Aaron, for the help. You added details that I had forgotten. We met a long time
ago up there. Good luck with your work.