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That Steam Guy

Working to preserve our transportation past for our future, utilizing proven standard operating and mechanical practices.

Full service steam locomotive and historic railroad equipment restoration, preservation and operations contractor. Whether an initial inspection, display stabilization, development of a mechanical or operational training program or a full restoration we can handle your every need.

12/04/2024

Just like that, a steam choo is loaded in the tundra.... but which one, and where is it headed?

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12/04/2024

"Winter is coming", or... well... it's already here. Here's another sneak peek 😉

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11/28/2024

Greetings, Everyone! The inner throat of The Kentucky Railway Museum 's iconic former L&N 152 was removed. Revealing.... a mess. But in boiler work, there are many "messes" before visible progress is made. The flexible staybolt removal begins, and the water side of the inner throat will be abrasive blasted, inspected for cracks and other damage.

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11/22/2024

The Kentucky Railway Museum 's former L&N #152 is loosing weight again.... 🙃 Join us in the coming days for a look into why.

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11/16/2024

As a follow-up to yesterday's video regarding heavy corrosion and the smokebox replacement on Vulcan 1, here's a close-up perspective of the before and after.

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11/15/2024

Happy Friday! Take at look at why the smokebox is being replaced on Vulcan 1, and at one of the most damaging chemical reactions.... RUST!

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11/14/2024

Was just thinking about this yesterday.

What many don't realize is that this equipment move was our "audition" with CSX to move the 2716. Even at the time, being someone professionally in the railroad industry, I wad the only one that was aware.

As such, everything had to be absolutely right. I spent almost $15,000 out of pocket on materials, parts, hotel rooms for myself, and anyone who would come to help. It was money Kentucky Steam didn't have, but it all had to be done correctly.

Bearings were cleaned and inspected, repacked with fresh grease. Brake cylinders gone through, missing pieces fabricated for those on the aux tender. Parts welded back on, defects repaired. Because impressions are everything, the bag was painted. With the help of Michael Brown, umler listings were created, tags applied.

And for the move to even occur, someone at csx put their job on the line, entrusting that I'd not say go until everything was 100% in shape for several hundred miles of mainline.

Really is something to take pride in, my mind, and skills, paved the way for all future moves over CSX. This move poured the foundation of credibility.

-Jason

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11/05/2024

When fireboxes, and staybolts, are removed in part or whole... as they are in The Kentucky Railway Museum 's ex-L&N #152... it makes for some rarely seen imagery

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11/01/2024

Yesterday, in keeping with things spooky, Jason and team "decapitated" the boiler in the spirit of Halloween. Hopefully The Kentucky Railway Museum doesn't mind to much 😉

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10/31/2024

10/24/2024

10/23/2024

Anyone else into leather? No? Just Jason? OK... 🙃

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10/21/2024

10/19/2024

10/15/2024

10/14/2024

A view of the containment for the abatement prior to sealing up.

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10/13/2024

The grid for an Ultrasonic Thickness Inspection makes a great Tic-tac-toe board!

Post abatement update on the Vulcan coming soon, stay tuned!

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08/31/2024

Sheesh! How busy it has been! This week will see many updates starting with this.

What have we here? What are we setting up for?

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Where and what in the world am I doing? Who can figure it out? SO much more to come #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #heavymetal #heavyhaul

Happy Friday! Take at look at why the smokebox is being replaced on Vulcan 1, and at one of the most damaging chemical reactions.... RUST! 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #smokebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #tubesheet #heavymetal #rust #corrosion

Things are coming in the not to distant future. Stay tuned ro see some rather exciting developments. Join me and and the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum for the next chapter in this locomotive's story. This time... the ending will be a happy one #trains #nextgenerationrail #steamlocomotive #heavyequipment #boilermaker #thatsteamguy #restoration #historicpreservation #LongIsland #LIRR #oysterbay #rolling #chassis #nostopping

Anatomy of Boiler Repair decisions, part 3

The Anatomy of Boiler Repair Decisions, Ep. 3 Why is the barrel of The Kentucky Railway Museum L&N 152 being replaced? Tune in for this, the final of 3 installments. Have a question about something in the video? Ask in the comments! 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #alignment #rogers

The Anatomy of Boiler Repair Decisions, Ep. 2

The Anatomy of Boiler Repair Decisions, Ep. 2 Why is the barrel of The Kentucky Railway Museum L&N 152 being replaced? Tune in for the 2nd of 3 installments. Have a question about something in the video? Ask in the comments! 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #alignment #rogers

The Anatomy of Boiler Repair Decisions, Ep. 1 Why is the barrel of The Kentucky Railway Museum L&N 152 being replaced? Tune in for the first of 3 installments. Have a question about something in the video? Ask in the comments! 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #alignment #rogers

The The Kentucky Railway Museum 152 is still quite "on course". Guess what's coming next.... or, give a watch Psst.... ever wondered about the "anatomy" of the logic behind Boiler repairs? 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes

As promised! A post asbestos abatement update!

As promised, a look at the boiler of "Little Choo" following the removal of the asbestos. Be sure to like the post and the page! Get involved, volunteer! Details @ https://www.kentuckysteam.org/volunteer 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #asbestos #asbestosabatement

It's a "reverse Golden Spike" moment! Check it out Like and follow to see more! 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #vulcan #StarTrek

What about tubes? Some do know, many likely do not. Join us for a continuing education on boilers! 🐻🥧🐒 #locomotive #historicpreservation #train #trains #firebox #acetylene #oxygen #nextgenerationrail #thatsteamguy #podcast #steamlocomotive #steamengine #heavyequipment #boiler #boilermaker #boilerrepair #torch #torchlight #Airgas #tubes #vulcan