Soo Line #2719 Photo Gallery - Page 41


Driver Removal - June 1999

Pictures illustrating the process and equipment used
to remove the driving wheels of #2719. The lift occurred
in Altoona, in early June of 1999.


Day One
The Lunda Co. crane placing the rear
I-beam in place over the two 150-ton jacks.
photo credit David G. Peterson


Gary Bensman of Diversified Rail Services guiding
the placement of the front I-beam.
photo credit David G. Peterson


Gary and Mike placing the very large lifting
cable in the best position to minimize damage.
photo credit David G. Peterson


Day Two
Gary checking all stations before the lifting proceeds.
Mike and Bob watch from the right, for the order to raise the locomotive.
photo credit T. Shadow


Randy and Lee attach a chain to pull the lead engine truck onto the turntable.
photo credit Mark Fay


The lead engine truck has been secured and the
turntable rotated 180 degrees in preparation for the drivers.
photo credit Mark Fay


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