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But the most work came in replacing the crown sheet on the top of the firebox. "I had to have a boiler shop weld in a new sheet, because of codes," he says. "And we took out 66 stay bolts, and put threaded bolts in like the original."

The restoration is complete, except for a canopy, which is under construction now. Canopies were optional equipment on the Minneapolis; Dean doesn't know if his steam engine came with one or not.

After complete restoration, the steamer runs like a dream.

"It runs great," Dean says. "It's nice having the original pressure (150 lbs.) on it, so we can work it. We've run a sawmill with it and plowed with it."

A project as mammoth as this one is not for everyone, Dean says. "But if you know what you're doing, and if you like doing that kind of work, it's a great project."

For more information: Dean Ailing, 27513 Raindance Place, Saugus, Cal., 91350.


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