Re: [CBQ] What's Wrong With 4004?

["LZadnichek@aol.com [CBQ]" <CBQ@yahoogroups.com>]

February 3, 2015

 

All - Some sharp eyes here! You all are correct, the "reach rod" connected to the power reverse is badly bent.  Simply put, the rod between the power reverse linkage and the linkage on the hanger mounted valve gear should be horizontal, not u-shaped.  

 

I'll speculate that the failure happened in the engine servicing area as the tender is heaped high with coal and the S-4-A otherwise appears to be serviceable. The bent reach rod may've proved fatal to 4004 as the Corbin book reports that the 4-6-4 was the first of its class to be sold for scrap in May 1955.

 

I've got another "what's wrong" image to share later. Best Regards - Louis

 

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL

 

In a message dated 2/3/2015 1:50:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, CBQ@yahoogroups.com writes:

A little bend in the reach rod? Dang thing looks like it is about to hit the ground...ouch!
Noel

On 2/3/2015 2:04 PM, LZadnichek@aol.com [CBQ] wrote:

 

February 3, 2015

 

Group - Here's an old undated image (inserted and attached) of Class S-4-A No. 4004 taken at the Clyde Engine Terminal in the Cicero, IL, yards. Question is, what's "wrong" with the locomotive? For what reason is it awaiting repairs?

 

 

Let's see how many Group members have sharp eyes for steam locomotive mechanical defects and can quickly spot the problem! Best Regards - Louis

 

Louis Zadnichek II

Fairhope, AL

 

 

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