Tubesheet reconditioning

Something sparkly for Christmas?
This video taken from inside the boiler while Jeff is reconditioning the front tube sheet. This is to prepare the sheet for tube installation. The tubes will be installed in 2023.
Video taken December 17, 2022, thanks to Dean Sawyer.
If you'd like to support the restoration of 557 you can donate at:
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Video taken December 17, 2022, thanks to Dean Sawyer. To support Engine 557 go here: www.alaskarails.org/pix/former-loco/557/support/donate.html

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Happy Christmas!