Sam Thompson is fabricating a set of two shims for each valve on the Diamond and Caldor No. 4 Shay locomotive. He and one of the welders had tried to braze a strip of brass on the ends of the each valve. When that process failed, Sam decided to machine the pieces need to extend the length of each valve.
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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