Dale's first task Saturday was to replace the two missing truss rod guides. Both missing guides were from the undercarriage.
Next, Eric ground the unthreaded end of the both rods. Dale created a mobile grinding wheel by holding the heavy duty grinder while Eric tapered the rod ends.
The tapered end of the turnbuckle bolt. 
Dales uses a piece of angle iron to line the two pieces. He tacks the toe pieces to hold them in place, then completes the weld elsewhere.Call for general information:
(530) 621-5865
Workdays and work locations vary during the week. Please contact the crew via Facebook if you'd like to volunteer. You can also stop by the museum.
El Dorado County Historical Museum
104 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
To join our effort to renovate the Diamond and Caldor Railway No. 4 Shay locomotive and to build and operate an El Dorado County Historical Railroad Park, send $35 (check or money order) for individual membership the Diamond Springs address. Other membership options include:
Family membership $60
Corporate membership $100
Life membership $500 for individual/family
Business life membership $1,000
Annual membership runs from January to December.
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