How to restore a steam locomotive

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How to restore a steam locomotive

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Here's a video showing the restoration of the Sumpter Valley Railway's 2-8-2 mikado number 19:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwFogz-huxE

It is an older video but I just stumbled across it today and thought that everyone would get a kick out of it. In case anyone is bored staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, hopefully the video will give you some ideas for a new D-I-Y project! :lol:
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I've seen this several times. I'd totally do it. The only problem is finding a locomotive to restore! :lol:
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Hey, Tweetsie190, I assure you that is *not* the only problem. I can think of about 400,000 other problems. :lol:
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CP173 wrote: Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:54 pm Hey, Tweetsie190, I assure you that is *not* the only problem. I can think of about 400,000 other problems. :lol:
True that. Like, how much is it going to cost, what sort of condition is it in, where you gonna store it, and most importantly: Where you gonna fun it?
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Oh, the 400,000 other problems are all "cost". Storage, condition, running (or "funning") are non-issues.
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Don't forget about the most expensive cost of the project - the cost of the divorce after you come home with this new D-I-Y project and your wife (if you're married) finds out about it!

Don't get me wrong though because, believe me, I have a *VERY* understanding wife when it comes to my numerous hobbies and interests. If I started restoring a steam locomotive in my free time though, that would probably push her (and our marriage) straight over the edge! :lol:
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