A great deal accomplished at the shop today. Roger (Rust Fears His Name) Bennatti scaled the truck bolster and leaf springs from #2 truck. Bill Alexander and Dick Glueck applied the gloss enamel to the journal boxes, spring cups, and truck frame. Bob DeWachter was able to make some critical cuts on the engineer's side of the cab, with assistance from Paul Van Steenberghe.

Of special note, Myron and Collie Moody went to work on the superheater tubes. Using magical powers known only to Myron, they systematically heated the nuts holding the "T" bolts in place and using an air hammer, got off all 32 nuts! This is no modest feat, considering how many of us spent days over several months trying to get the darn things free!

Overall, a very productive day with necessary work "ticked off" the list.

Downeast Scenic crews worked on moving equipment, making brake checks, and setting up trains for a possible return to tourist runs this season.