From what I understand, that 0-6-0 hasn't moved an inch since the day the EBT shut down in the 50's (?). Being in that building that long, one would think that besides the dust, it could be brought back to operational order fairly quickly.
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It would appear that someone has been getting to the root of the problem! Seriously though, regarding the stored 0-6-0, getting it back under steam could take a little more than one might imagine. Depending on how well the boiler was cleaned and dried out when stored, and the manner in which it was stored many things could happen over that length of time. I'm not sure how things go down in the States, but here in the Great White North the TSSA (Technical Safety Standards Authority) the organization overseeing pressure vessels (and at least a zillion other things) would be all over that with a fine tooth comb. Following asbestos abatement the boiler would be thoroughly cleaned and visually inspected. Then it would be subject to ultrasound and Magnaflux inspection. Even a minor fault that had been there since the boiler's construction would now, having been discovered and logged, have to be addressed before continuing on to the hydrostatic testing stage. Once the boiler is deemed acceptable it's time to look at the engine (that being the cylinders, valve train, etc. those pieces that transform the steam energy into motive power) condition. Did rust form in the cylinders? Does the rod packing need replacing? Is the valve gear in good condition, the driving components braking system and so on? Then attention would have to be turned to the appliances, valves, piping, I could go on and on. Trust me, it's no small feat to keep one of these things going, even a small one, let alone getting it back into operating condition after more than half a century!I speak from experience!
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They certainly have done some clean up outside since I was there in September. No. 6 is indeed inside, not having moved since it was the last EBT engine under steam in 1956. She is rusty but I would call it surface rust (Not that I am any expert) and that underneath is a fine engine.
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The #3 is waaaayy to far gone to be restored shorn of the "bling" and Note the cap to the Smoke jack out side of the engine house is no longer there on the side where the locomotive sits.. No stack cover... to anyone who is interested i have pictures of it and just contact me for viewing
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