The crankcase cover is being removed so that the gaskets can be replaced.
During a 92 day inspection, the brushes on the turbo lube pump were found to be in need of replacement. Mr. April gets cozy with the pump to make the repair.
An SCL Trainman recharges before the next call.
During the 92 Day Inspection, one of ACWR's Locomotive Specialists, Rob Dickson (AKA Mr. April), inspects the batteries for proper fluid levels.
During the 92 Day Inspection, leaking from the crank case cover was found. One of ACWR's Locomotive Specialists, Rob Dickson (AKA Mr. April), preps the cover for a new gasket.
After putting its train together, a pair of locomotives in AC&W's attractive paint scheme get rolling out of Star en route to the CSX interchange in Aberdeen. A stop will be made at Candor to swit... (more)
It's a warm spring evening and the shop is wide open on the Aberdeen, Carolina & Western as its ex-Chessie System (Chesapeake & Ohio) GP38 awaits some work.
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The 6926 is in the shop for an exhaust manifold leak. I decided to take advantage of the unique shooting opportunity. You are looking down the throat of the turbo on a SD40. What you are seeing is... (more)
300-18 heads back towards Charlotte across the Little River bridge.
After replacing air brake components, ACWR mechanic Rob Dickson reconnects the system.
Chimney smoke hangs over the yard as the sun begins to rise.
ACWR Mechanic, Rob Dickson, replaces a leaking gauge on the 703.
