#21 progress, or not

The front end shop got #21 (the 0-4-0 that was to be assigned to Thorny Point) assembled and fired up on Monday. However it would not move.

After several attempts they finally managed to get the running gear aligned to the point that the engine would move. But it was very jerky and because of the friction in the running gear the resistors (which are way too small wattage wise) got too hot.

So #21 has been pushed out of the roundhouse and will not see service anytime soon. For it to see service it will need to be re-powered and re-geared. Not cost effective for a $18 loco.

Management, frustrated with the attempts on #21, has purchased a Manuta 0-6-0 goat (pictured below) and will attempt to place that into service in Thorny Point.