Over the last several days more work was completed on 1741
to get her ready for our fall trip. Some cosmetic details were added such as
new builders plates , painted door gaskets , mirrors and newer glass. In the
sheet metal department Ryan has finished cleaning out the basement , removing
all the rotted metal that once supported the traction motor blowers duct-work
and assembly. The downstairs of the GP7/9s all suffer from years of rust and
rot from New England’s harsh weather. Ryan Fothergill has removed all of the
rotted metal right down to the frame and began building everything back up. In
another week the subfloor should be rebuilt, and lastly the bathroom floor will
be replaced for the toilet. Also in other news, wiring was reconnected to
factory standards to the front platform light, and years of excess wiring left
in dead conduit were all removed from under the cab to clean up the locomotive.
