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Restoration Plans
Locomotive #30:
What is being done:
Locomotive #30 will be restored to operational condition for use on the
Georgetown Loop Railroad. It is currently at Uhrich Locomotive Works. After Uhrich
completes work restoring C&S #9, they will begin work on #30.
As of August, 2004, Locomotive #30 has been in Strasburg, Colorado, under the
care of Uhrich Locomotive Works.
Mechanical Evaluation:
Ulrich Locomotive Works has completed its evaluation of Colorado &
Northwestern locomotive #30. The report, which was sent to the City
of Boulder on October 28, indicates that the locomotive will require
extensive work but can be returned to operating condition. Ulrich
estimates that restoring #30 to operating condition will cost
$255,000.00, and that the work will take 24-36 months to complete.
The Colorado Historical Society will now decide if it wishes to go
forward with the operational restoration and then use #30 on the
Georgetown Loop. If not, the locomotive will be cosmetically
restored and return to Boulder.
The evaluation showed that while #30’s boiler is in good overall
condition, its frame and running gear are in much worse condition
than previously thought. The main project for the boiler will be
replacing the entire firebox, as there are numerous weld repairs on
the side and door sheets as well as thin spots. Numerous cracks were
found on #30’s frame, most likely from its days of bucking
snow out of Leadville on the Colorado & Southern, and Ulrich
plans to remove the boiler from the frame to complete repairs to the
frame. Numerous problems with the spring rigging, including an
incorrectly sized spring, were also uncovered as well as worn and
broken grease cellars, which lubricate the axles. The drive axles
looked to be OK, with only minor scoring.
#30's Tender:
The tender has been fully restored and is currently at Uhrich Locomotive Works
along with #30.
Coach #280:
Coach 280 has been fully restored and is currently at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado.
Caboose #04990:
Caboose #04990 is slowly being restored in the park by volunteer efforts. This summer a grant from the state
historical society funded a new roof, and volunteers have installed a new roof
walk and some other minor repairs.
Other work in the future will include:
- Complete work from SHF grant (doors & cupola windows)
- Repair bolsters and install center truss rods and coupler pockets
- Install brake wheels & staffs
- Install couplers
- Clean interior
- Other mechanical work if time permits
Photos
Locomotive #30:
Volunteer Todd Hackett secures #30's cab door, which had been kicked in.
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Volunteers lay new track for the train's 1982 relocation.
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#30 During the 1982 move.
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Locomotive #30 in Strasburg, with the cab removed. Jason Midyette Photo. |
Locomotive #30's flues have been removed, and woodwork for the cab is progressing. Jason Midyette Photo.
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A close up of #30's front end in Strasburg on October 22, 2004. The pilot beam has been
removed; note the many cracks in the front of the frame.
Jason Midyette Photo.
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A crack can be seen on the pedestal for #30's second set of drivers. October 22, 2004.
Jason Midyette Photo.
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#30's tender:
A newly cast journal box is machined for #30's tender. The journal boxes on the rear truck of the
tender were beyond repair, (They had already been repaired many times and resembled a
jigsaw puzzle) so Uhrich cast new ones. |
30's tender tank at Uhrich Locomotive Works in Strasburg on March 14. This is the original
1898 tank, as modified by the Colorado & Southern in the mid 1920's. As part of the
restoration, the tank is receiving a new bottom and internal bracing. |
#30's tender in Strasburg on August 30. One side is lettered for the Colorado & Northwestern and one for
the Denver Boulder & Western. The tender is done and awaiting a return to
Boulder. However, the Broadway reconstruction project may delay its return. |
The bolster and spring plank from one of #30's tender trucks await reassembly.
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The other side of the tender. Tender photos by Jason Midyette.
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#30's tender upon arrival in Central Park on 9-30-2002.
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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's ...a locomotive tender? The Broadway reconstruction p1roject contractor, Edward Kraemer & Sons,
generously donated the use of their crane for unloading the tender. Photos by Jason Midyette.
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Back on trucks, on track, in the park.
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Coach #280:
#280's interior before Restoration (1996).
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#280's interior following Restoration (May 2001).
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This shows Coach 280 in service
at the Colorado Railroad Museum Steam-up on February 23rd, 2002. |
This shows restored Coach 280 at the Colorado Railroad Museum on November 29, 2001. Photo by Jason Midyette.
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Coach #280 in transit during the 1982 move.
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Caboose #04990:
Caboose 04990 in Central Park on February 9th, 2002. Photo by Jason Midyette.
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Volunteers Chris Weaver and JT Collins installing a marker light bracket on the Caboose
at the June, 2002 workday. Photos by Jason Midyette.
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The Caboose receives a new roof thanks to a Colorado Historical Society Grant. Photo by Jason Midyette. |
Finished Roof on May 10. Photo by Jason Midyette.
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Volunteers finish installing a new roof walk at the August 11th, 2002 workday. |
This picture shows volunteer Todd Hackett putting the finishing touches on the new
roof walk. |
Volunteer Todd Hackett grinding old bolts off the center bearing on September 28th, 2002. |
New and improved bearing under 04990 on September 28th, 2002.
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One of 04990's two couplers has been reinstalled by volunteers. Summer, 2004. Todd Hackett Photo.
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Reinstalled coupler. Summer, 2004. Todd Hackett Photo.
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