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Hi all lots to keep you up to date on... More work on the "B" has happened, New battery cable has been delivered. The battery charging receptacle has been removed and getting rebuilt, The fuel pump is currently in my garage, locked in a vice, getting worked on ( I need to get a few pics of it ). The main generator has been cleaned and meggered, and tested OK.
    That's a before pic I'll get an after next weekend.

I do have a correction to make on my statement on the FA. Any problems with the engine look like they can be repaired, and she will not receive a new block. The new Alco prime mover will go into our Reading RS-3 currently sitting in Steamtown's yard. The donated 244 is on the floor in the restoration shop and appears to be in very good shape.

AND THE BIG NEWS OF THE DAY

After several years of being out of service 663 has had a new compressor coupling installed, the generator and compressor were successfully dialed in. She was started and run up to notch 8 with no vibration. Next week the compressors plumbing will be put back together. She will get her 92 day inspection and returned to service. This is a huge thing as this will allow me to test the MU system through the B-unit allowing us to run the B dead in tow on excursions between the two working A's.

I don't have any pics of this but here's a link to Tri-state's page talking about the event.
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