Loco start-up and Big Dig update


Starting NKP 79 - John Redden works under the hood to prepare for startup at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum.


Starting NKP 79 - John Redden cleans out the traction motors.


Starting NKP 79 - John Redden and Ron Amberger add oil to the pump to pre-lube the engine.


Starting NKP 79 - Jim Johnson inspects the generator and other electrical gear.


The Big Dig Continues - The museum's Cat D7 bulldozer stands at the ready as construction forces prepare to excavate more dirt from the hill near the restoration building.


The Big Dig Continues - The museum's mighty scraper harvests huge chunks of dirt at a time. Joe Scanlon pushes from behind to help the scraper take a bite.


The Big Dig Continues - After the scraper departs for the south end of the restoration building, Joe Scanlon moves some dirt into the hole to provide a good plane for the scraper's next run.


The Big Dig Continues - Here's the scraping operation from the opposite angle.


The Big Dig Continues - Here, you can see how much dirt the scraper actually picks up each time.


Handrail Stanchion Repair - Mike Dow repairs a damaged handrail stanchion bolt on LV 211.