Restoration Journal - March 31, 2007

A visit to the 6167 on March 31 revealed that the tender is in very poor condition as a result of 40 years of absolutely no maintenance. The stoker trough was full of debris and water, while the sides of the bunker have rusted through in several places. The vestibule has also deteriorated quite badly. Also, we removed the inspection plate on the stoker elevating pipe inside the cab only to discover that CN never bothered to clean out the stoker screw when the engine was retired.

As you can see the damage is extensive and repairs are expensive. If you would like to make a contribution to the restoration, click here for information.

The floor of the vestibule between engine and tender

The photo on the left shows the water tank try-cocks, while the photo on the right is the operating lever for the stoker engine

One of the larger holes that have formed in the sides of the coal bunker

The front of the coal bunker just above the gates

40 years of junk accumulated in the stoker trough can be seen on the left, while the tip of the stoker screw is completely submerged, at right

The stoker elevating pipe is still packed with coal 40 years later

The plate lying up against the side of the coal bunker is actually part of the vestibule.

Another shot of all the garbage in the stoker trough. Also visible are many of the smaller holes that have formed in the side of the bunker