Derrick OP being readied for 1st operation in about 40 yrs

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Derrick OP being readied for 1st operation in about 40 yrs

Unread postby Rich Murray » Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:39 am

Derrick "OP" being readied for a trial operation.
Outriggers in place and hooked up to engine #484 for its 1st steam in about 40 years.
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Re: Derrick OP being readied for 1st operation in about 40 y

Unread postby Craig Kumler » Wed Aug 20, 2014 11:04 am

I hope they get this car in the Antonito CSF soon.
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Re: Derrick OP being readied for 1st operation in about 40 y

Unread postby Rich Murray » Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:50 am

Craig Kumler wrote:I hope they get this car in the Antonito CSF soon.

We're going to need another CSF on the west end of the line soon!
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Re: Derrick OP being readied for 1st operation in about 40 y

Unread postby Allan Kirkpatrick » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:29 am

There are 2 large rings on the rear end of OP.
Does anyone know the purpose of these ring?
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