The S-34 class locomotives aren't the only case of second-hand WP steam power, since the MTP-44 class 4-8-2 locomotives were acquired second-hand from the Florida East Coast railway in 1936. Unit # Notes Model Serial # Pictures : WP F7A: Refurbished as 913, donated to Sacramento Rail Museum Western-Southern Life Assurance Company (NAIC Code 92622), Cincinnati, Ohio, operates in DC and all states except NY. WP 165 is currently being restored to active excursion service by the Western Pacific Railroad Museum's Steam Program. Western Pacific Distributors is a family owned business established in 1979 as a wholesaler of commercial food service equipment. 165's sister engine, 164, is on display in Oroville, CA. Fresh stays ready for trimming & driving. Today. It is estimated that the locomotive will be ready for service within the next few years. Erik, our stalwart volunteer and captain of the Western Pacific tug "Hercules" suffered a bit of a hand injury right before coming up with Channing and Severn. These will be evening into overnight shifts so the museum is closed, winds are calm, and COOL. Please review each product's guide for full product details and talk with your financial representative about which options may best fit your needs. Normally run on steam, it was on diesel this time due to circumstances. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company (reporting mark GTW) is an American subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway (reporting mark CN) operating in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.Since a corporate restructuring in 1971, the railroad has been under CN's subsidiary holding company, the Grand Trunk Corporation.Grand Trunk Western's routes are part of CN's Michigan Division. However, on September 17th, 1927, UVCC 87 and three other sister engines were sold to the WP, becoming the WP S-34 class. strious contingent was ultimately successful in getting the majority of the tender's water cistern sandblasted and partially painted prior to lifting it back onto the frame. The STMW is defined as voluminous water in an isothermal layer around 16.5øC [Masuzawa, 1969] and a … New footboard on the rear of the tender frame. On March 1st, 2006, WP 165 returned to home rails in Portola on a flatcar, presumably being moved there on a Union Pacific train, this occasion marked the return of WP steam in Plumas County for the first time in nearly 50 years. Western Pacific Storage Solutions ®, a leader in engineering and manufacturing, desires to serve you–an innovator in global supply chain management, industrial storage solutions, industrial shelving systems and material handling, with the finest engineered products and services including industrial shelving units. 165 was used at many of the WP’s yards, including Stockton, Sacramento and Portola. by Guy L. Dunscomb and Fred A. Stindt, 1980: The Western Pacific purchased these 0-6-0 Switchers built by Alco in 1915 (#163) and 1919 (#164-#166). The valve covers were removed and inspected by Hank. The Western Pacific’s eastern end was connected with the Nevada Northern Railroad at Ely, Nevada on October 3, 1907 and the first Western Pacific train passed through the town five days later. Roger welds one of the cleanouts from the coal days onto the smokebox. Roger also "rescued" an air motor suitable for driving a tube roller from an old oil tank next to the Edenwold. This is a. Severn, Scott and Dave R. spent their time threading the remaining rigid stays, 13 of them, and fitting them into the side sheet of the firebox where we had previously welded in a patch. Western Pacific 805-A, 805-B & 805-C (later renumbered 805-D) pose for EMD's company photographer in January 1950 before leaving the factory in La Grange, Illinois. It will be nice to have the engine start looking black and shiny again. Despite the advances, construction across the silver state slowed dramatically as the dispute over the Southern Pacific’s right-of-way raged on. The newly-formed WPRM steam crew began stripping parts off the boiler to get it ready for the asbestos removal contractor, who will also do the Santa Clara group's SP 1215 at the same time. Roger working on the generator mount. e are well into our 10th year of restoration . ... !CARF 03/165 … The Western Pacific Railroad took delivery of six 4-8-4s, Class GS-64 (road numbers 481 through 486) from the Lima Locomotive Works in 1943. New power reverse valve rod fabricated by Roger and Hank. 165 sat on display at the San Leandro BART station until it was moved to the Alameda County Fairgrounds. 165 last operated on WP in March 1953, as steam power on WP was beginning to wind down with the advent of diesel locomotives. Looks like the first organized work sessions will start Fri + Sat the 12th+13th. Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing severe malaria compared to non-pregnant women. The engine was retired in October 1957. WP 0-6-0 #165 was unloaded from the flatcar at Portola on Thursday April 20th, 2006. Direct current measurements (0-600 m; re. The locomotive last operated in March 1953 as WP was winding down its steam operations. They stuck with it, got it done, and they are now ready to be driven. Photo 4 - Roger Stabler welding new studs for the generator. The locomotive looking better with a few of the appliances bolted on. Master machinist Severn hard at work turning stays. Thanks to the City of  Portola for the loan of the air compressor! Pacific Western Bank is more than a bank. Steve brought back a machined steam dome lid ready to go up when needed. Focused on business and personal banking, lending solutions and investing in our communities, we put the power of people in a world of numbers. WHO works with governments and partners across the Region to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Bill Braun, president of the organization, monitors volunteers working the "Green Chain". The Pacific Locomotive Association later acquired 165, and was eventually traded to the Feather River Rail Society in a trade with a later owner. Eric and Channing spent most of the weekend annealing tube ends in preparation for rolling them in, hopefully soon. It is our hope that sometime before the Spring work session Roger will get back up and finish painting the tender and cab. We would rather not have people getting trained and then split after a few hours unless they can support other evenings. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. Western Pacific Railroad Museum Steam Program. These engines were originally built for the United Verde Copper Company in Arizona and purchased by the WP in 1927. A trailer load of deck lumber bound for Portola. 165, along with the other three, worked as switch engines in WP's major yards in Sacramento, Portola and Stockton. Their were only a few of us at the museum (due to the COVID-19 situation - EJV), but it was v Manitowoc Indigo® NXT The next generation ice machine. Many people remarked on how much the 165 is beginning to look like a locomotive again. If things are going well, we'll push all the way to ~7am, then clean-up, and have breakfast at Sharon's au gratis. After a long time the engine and tender are back on former WP rails. After being retired in October 1957, 165 was donated 5 years later to the City of San Leanrdo. Haven't posted an update here for a while. The Western Pacific Railroad purchased seven 4-6-6-4s from the American Locomotive Company in 1938. Case evaluation principally involves establishment of the settlement value of a case by a three-member panel of attorneys. Kirk and Dave work at needle chipping in the coal space prior to sandblasting. We did not really want it but they threatened to scrap it on site so we spent several thousand dollars getting it out from where it was and transporting it to Brightside. Good going Roger! Consequently, we brought in a hydraulic crane from Reno at additional cost to the Museum. Dick tends to the hose while Roger sprays the bottom of the cistern black. These "Challengers" were designated Class M-100 and were assigned road numbers 401 through 407. This is a post made after the last work session about a month ago: This was a very good week of work on the WP 165. MSTS WESTERN PACIFIC 0-6-0 SWITCHERS #165, #163, TENDERS, AND CREW CARS ENGINES PROVIDED IN 3 TYPES - PLAYER DRIVEABLE, HELPER (DOUBLE HEAD OR PUSHER SERVICE), AND AI These models have been constructed to represent how these engines would have appeared in the 1940's TO 1950'S. Steve bolts up the air brake distributing valve while Chris admires his work. Thanks again to everyone who helped us make forward progress this year! https://locomotive.fandom.com/wiki/Western_Pacific_165?oldid=86104, As of 2/11/2019, WP 165 is the only known WP steam locomotive that is currently being restored to operating condition. Laws §§ 600.4951-.4969; Mich. Ct. R. 2.403. Roger and Erin continued working on the cab sheet metal, we now have an enclosed well ready for boards. Western Pacific has the largest inventory of stock moulding patterns in all our markets, which allows us to offer next day delivery. No. The planned Fri/Sat evening dates will continue each weekend as required up to the main work session starting Sep. 8th. For anyone interested in preservation of the WPRR in the steam era at WPRM Portola and elsewhere. The headrig at the Amador Sawmill. Nobody said it would be easy, or quick. Rear footboards as applied by Bob Sims can be seen behind the crossing flashers, which are not part of the locomotive. The generator can be seen hanging from the air hoist. They had four 22" x 32" cylinders, 70" drivers, a 265 psi boiler pressure, exerted 99,600 lbs of tractive effort and weighed 590,000 pounds. Unfortunately, along with the same case for many of WP's steam locomotives, all 10 of them were scrapped. We're an advocate for every client's vision. Western Pacific 165 is a 0-6-0 steam locomotive built by ALCO for the Western Pacific Railroad in November of 1919, WP 165 was actually built for the United Verde Copper Company as UVCC 87. We sell and service Manitowoc cranes, Grove cranes, Manitou forklifts, Manitex cranes, and National Crane boom trucks, while carrying the full line of … Thanks to John Rimmasch  and the guys at Wasatch for taking care of this and myriad other items for us, it is greatly appreciated! See Mich. Comp. Ken will train people in sand blasting, spraying primer, and painting all surfaces that will be inaccessible after the tanks are re-united with the frame. Ken placing the first 2' tube back into the boiler! In the western North Pacific the STMW and the NPIW are generated, and the AAIW enters from the South Pacific. If one starts in the west, the route consists of a stretch 104 nautical miles long between the Pacific Ocean and the waters southwest of San Francisco. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 This project is coming along nicely. Western Pacific Industries is a $ 168 million manufacturing company employing about 2,600 people in the U.S. and abroad. These Northerns had 73.5 drivers, 27 x 30 cylinders, a 260 psi boiler pressure, weighed 466,100 pounds and had a tractive effort of 64,200 pounds. Photos of the FP7's in an as delivered A-B-A set were very rare, if they even exist, as the CZ usually operated in an FP7-F7B-F3B consist. Locomotive Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. the North (South) Pacific by evaporation exceeding precipita- tion [Cannon, 1966]. The backhead now sports brake and feed valves applied by Roger. After paint, tubes can go in and we can continue the march toward a successful hydrostatic test on the boiler. Roger welds one of the cleanouts from the coal days onto the smokebox. Tender Sandblasting Work Session Coming Up. A special thanks to Bob and James for continuing to be very generous with their monetary donations! This from sandblasting coordinator Bob Sims: Roger spent several days getting the WP derrick running so we could use it for the lift, but due to circumstances "beyond our control" we were not allowed to use it. Western Pacific Crane & Equipment is a crane and heavy equipment distributor to the Western Pacific region, from San Diego to Alaska and Guam. 5 talking about this. The Western Pacific Region is home to almost 1.9 billion people across 37 countries and areas in the Asia Pacific. P. A5, Nouméa, New Caledonia (Manuscript received 9 December 1986, in final form 29 June 1987) 1 2248 JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY .VOLUME 17 Upper Ocean Water Masses and Transports in the Western Tropical Pacific (165"E) THIERRY DELCROIX, GERARD ELDIN AND CHRISTIAN H~NIN Groupe SURTROPAC, ORSTOM-B. It is estimated that the locomotive will be ready for service within the next few years. We plan to start getting setup shortly after 5pm, if not still hot, and rotating a 2 man minimum crew every few hours depending on when people need a break. We are continuously innovating new … Charlie removing the original decking in Spring of 2013. (as well as being renumbered 163-166). Zillow has 337 homes for sale in Lansing MI. the Caribbean, and South Pacific Islands) are at risk for acquiring malaria. WP 165 is currently being restored to active excursion service by the Western Pacific Railroad Museum's Steam Program. Western Pacific Distributors. #10 West Virginia #11 Kansas #12 Oklahoma State #13 Texas #14 Villanova #15 Florida State #16 Virginia #17 Creighton #18 Loyola (IL) #19 San Diego State … They supplemented WP's already existing 12 0-6-0s, as well as the larger 2-8-0s working in the yards. That's 4 weekends max -, Please have anyone who can support a particular date contact Ken at. 600 m) were carried out every six months from January 1984 to June 1986 in the Western Tropical Pacific Ocean (165°E) from 20°S to 10°N. Malaria can increase the risk of serious pregnancy outcomes, including premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth. RailPictures.Net: WPRM – Photographs from the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Readmore Featured Product. Find an opportunity, not just a bank. John poses with his cleaned and painted oil shelf. Western Pacific Photographic Roster. Updates on the restoration of Western Pacific 0-6-0 number 165 at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, California. Roger welds up the angle iron edging on the tender frame prior to paint. After cleaning it up it ran as good as new and is ready for action. 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