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Grumps Badger: May 2009
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Hey everybody. I am still alive and kicking. If work aint beating me up chasing water leaks all over the camp, then the trains are. Shay project still moving along at a snails pace. Son Jeffrey is priming the caboose and its restored interior. And here are some from Jamie Foster. Here is a video from my friend John Haskey of Bonney Doon, CA. Also got to do some backhead cooking with some of Cookie Thurman's Monster Enchilada's. Here is a video segment we did on that run. Railfan&...
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Grumps Badger: January 2009
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Sunday, January 11, 2009. This Old Shay.more progress. Well today got out in the shop for a couple hours and finished installing the fire pan and burner assembly. I used some threaded rod to slowly raise up the pan after installing the brick work. It was too heavy to lift by hand. The pan is just a few inches from being in place. Next I plumbed up the fuel and atomizer lines. I have also started on the backhead tray for the oil cans to go or perhaps a place to cook on. Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger.
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Grumps Badger: Recent Happenings...
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Well many of you have been wondering what's going on and are figuring that the Shay is ready to go down the tracks. Unfortunately that is not the case. Work and my 30th class reunion have pushed aside the shop projects for a time. But not to worry. I now have the fuel tank ready to install and one of the rear trucks is in. I want to hit you all with some shock and awe along with some shameless self-promotion. Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger. April 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM. Flagstaff,...
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Grumps Badger: June 2009
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Thursday, June 11, 2009. What was I thinking? Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Pacific Coast Railroad Company. Grump's Narrow Gauge Adventures. Crown Steam Locomotive "SOLD". 15" Gauge Coal Fired. What was I thinking? Flagstaff, Coconino and Western Railroad. Stuff that's been going on. Sumpter Valley Railway Home. Carson and Colorado #1 (1 reply). Pacific Coast Railroad Company. PCRR To Host First-Ever West Coast Narrow Gauge Invitational.
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Grumps Badger: What was I thinking...?
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Thursday, June 11, 2009. What was I thinking? Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger. HI Jeff.I have enjoyed seeing some of your handiwork. It was good to see you and your wife again at the Mens Retreat. Thanks for speaking up for me at the CM meetings. I would LOVE to still be involved somehow. If you are ever near Santa Maria be sure to drop by to say Hello. Check out http:/ www.smvrhm.org/. Blessings, Joe Mallinson. October 25, 2009 at 7:24 PM. August 8, 2012 at 12:38 AM. Hi my is James. Can you help me pleas.
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Grumps Badger: August 2008
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Friday, August 29, 2008. Well I survived another camp this year. While overall full time attendance was down about 200 or so, weekends, especially the last one swelled to nearly 12,000 people. We have 500 RV sites, 400 tents that we pitch each year (14X14), 70 guest cabins that sleep up to 280 persons, and an 18 room guest dormitory. Yep its big alright! In Arroyo Grande. Each year Karl hosts a large meet for live steam locomotives of the narrow gauge persuasion. Here is yours truly oiling around. Phil R...
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Grumps Badger: April 2009
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Well many of you have been wondering what's going on and are figuring that the Shay is ready to go down the tracks. Unfortunately that is not the case. Work and my 30th class reunion have pushed aside the shop projects for a time. But not to worry. I now have the fuel tank ready to install and one of the rear trucks is in. I want to hit you all with some shock and awe along with some shameless self-promotion. Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Sumpter Va...
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Grumps Badger: December 2009
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Has it been that long? Time flies by fast when you're busy. Let's see.the latest news. well the Shay is FINISHED! The photo on the left shows me with the West Side Shay #12 at the Colorado Railroad Museum where I did some volunteer work on it and the Kahului #12 at the Georgetown Loop back in September. Here it is all loaded up and ready to hit the road for Reedley, only 3 hours away. You can see more pics of the shay here. Standard Lumber #5. Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger.
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Grumps Badger: March 2009
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Monday, March 2, 2009. My good pal Phil Reader was in town on Thursday last week, and I decided it was high time to light a fire in the shay as it was close enough to being ready. I set up a small 2 gallon tank of diesel and lit her off. The burner which came from the 2-spot at Billy Jones came to life and within seconds I had a nice fire going. In about 30 minutes the needle was off the peg, and steam was building. The first safety is lifting at 125# psi. Everything looks good! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Grumps Badger: November 2008
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008. Boyz will be boyz. Well, that time of year is getting close, so thought I would be the first to wish you all the best for the holiday season! Sit back and have a good laugh. Boyz will be Boyz. Grumps, Phil, Karl, Oilcan and Cookie. To check out another one of these shorts featuring the PCRR gang, go here. Posted by Jeff "Grumps" Badger. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The Pacific Coast Railroad Company. Grump's Narrow Gauge Adventures. Crown Steam Locomotive "SOLD".