1385’s Boiler Assembly Underway
The assembly of C&NW 1385’s boiler began in earnest late last week at Continental Fabricators in St. Louis. Here are the latest photos from the shop floor, courtesy of Gary Bensman.
- C&NW 1385’s front flue sheet. Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.
- C&NW 1385’s backhead sheet. Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.
- C&NW 1385’s firebox wrapper sheets. Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.
- The 1385 new boiler’s 2nd course longitudinal seam ready for x-ray. Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.
- C&NW 1385 boiler’s 2nd course longitudinal welds . Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.
- C&NW 1385 boiler’s 2nd course longitudinal welds . Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.
- C&NW 1385 boiler’s 2nd course longitudinal welds . Jan. 21, 2018. Gary Bensman photo.