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Fairmont A4 Rehabilitation
RMR-02-CN190-14
Rocky Mountain Railway rehabilitates existing rail cars on a
speculation or contract basis. Starting in the winter of 2005, RMR proceeded to undertake the
rehabilitation
of a Fairmont A4 on speculation. This
project was undertaken to provide a operational speeder for sale in the Spring
of 2005. This
area chronicles the ensuing events.
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RMR acquired a Canadian National Fairmont A4,
manufactured in Fairmont, MN., from a supplier in Edmonton, AB and
transported it to the RMR work facility at Valmont, CO, a small area just
east of Boulder, CO. |
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The general process is as follows:
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Power wash the dust and dirt off
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Assess and record the status of the car
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Will it start and move - Yes
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Remove all extraneous accessories
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Separate the cab and chassis
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Move the chassis to the mechanical work area, and refurbish
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Move the cab to the clean and paint area and refurbish it
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Re-assemble the cab and chassis
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Thoroughly test the car
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Chassis separated from the cab. |
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Engine, bell housing, and transmission separated from the
chassis. |
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Transport the drive train components to the drive train
rebuild facility. |
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