Clayton got significant work done by bending the brake line pipe, using the original as his pattern. Leverett and Dick brought over the brake cylinder to the shop. The exterior needs to be cleaned with lead-out, primed, and painted. Again something for warmer days. Hanna attended to cleaning the mechanical lubricator and began by opening it for draining. She filled four 16-ounce yogurt cups with a mixture of water and thick, molasses-like oil. With advice from Bob and Leverett, Hanna got the lubricator steam heat lines out for cleaning and pressure testing. All in all, she got the most significant work completed. The lubricator was left draining into an oil pan for the duration, and you can be assured it is draining as you read this!

Bob laid out drill holes for the cab and measured steel. Paul V.S. interrupted hours of home fun in grading Calculus exams in order to drill heavy plate for tender riveting practice.

Dick cut apart the equalizer bars for one side of the trucks, so Leverett can replace the bolts and spacer bars which were not in good condition.

Bill has been up during the week and producing ribs for the cab interior wood lining. He has also been active in fitting the tender frame boards.