05-21-2017, 07:12 AM
Didn't get a chance to post last week so I'll get everyone up to date.
As promised here is a shot of the "F" end of the "B", where a cab would normally be. The horn is in the upper left corner. This pic also shows the original location of the MU receptacle above the door, The B&M had relocated it to the more traditional location where it is much easer to reach just, above the air hoses. We did the same on the other end.
Speaking of the air hoses, looking at the ones under the "MU" socket,, the line closest to the coupler is for the main reservoir and the two smaller ones are for applying and releasing the independent brakes. They are repeated on the other side. The larger hose under the coupler is the train line, or automatic brake. The Headlight is visible next to the door, and is in the same location on the other end. To the left of the upper "MU" socket is another receptacle for the dynamic brakes, soon after these units were put into service the separate dynamic brake sockets were disconnected as it was found that they could be controlled through the existing MU jumper.
With the wiring completed for the light switches on the end door we cut and primed a cover From some steel to cover up the junction box.
New terminal ends were crimped onto the battery lines that were pulled the other day.
And with the help of a forklift eight temporary batteries were wrestled into place.
We had a set of builders plates printed up for each engine, these were fastened into their proper locations.
Tri-State's F-3 #663 now has a good inspection and is ready for service. It was going to be used this week on the yard shuttle but, it was decided that the cab seats should be removed and reupholstered, They were in terrible shape. I believe this is being done in Jersey where Tri-State keeps most of it's equipment.
As promised here is a shot of the "F" end of the "B", where a cab would normally be. The horn is in the upper left corner. This pic also shows the original location of the MU receptacle above the door, The B&M had relocated it to the more traditional location where it is much easer to reach just, above the air hoses. We did the same on the other end.
Speaking of the air hoses, looking at the ones under the "MU" socket,, the line closest to the coupler is for the main reservoir and the two smaller ones are for applying and releasing the independent brakes. They are repeated on the other side. The larger hose under the coupler is the train line, or automatic brake. The Headlight is visible next to the door, and is in the same location on the other end. To the left of the upper "MU" socket is another receptacle for the dynamic brakes, soon after these units were put into service the separate dynamic brake sockets were disconnected as it was found that they could be controlled through the existing MU jumper.
With the wiring completed for the light switches on the end door we cut and primed a cover From some steel to cover up the junction box.
New terminal ends were crimped onto the battery lines that were pulled the other day.
And with the help of a forklift eight temporary batteries were wrestled into place.
We had a set of builders plates printed up for each engine, these were fastened into their proper locations.
Tri-State's F-3 #663 now has a good inspection and is ready for service. It was going to be used this week on the yard shuttle but, it was decided that the cab seats should be removed and reupholstered, They were in terrible shape. I believe this is being done in Jersey where Tri-State keeps most of it's equipment.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew