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Laminated block of sugar pine to be turned to make pattern.

Pattern Making

Saturday, January 30, 2016 by MC

We only have one of the valve spindles and so must have a second one cast. This requires the creation of patterns made of wood so the part can be cast in a sand mold.

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Astoria Railroad Preservation Association
P.O. Box 541
446 W. Marine Dr.
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 325-5323
e-mail: info@astoriarailroad.org

An Educational Non-Profit Corporation
Dedicated to Promoting Public Awareness of Railroad History
Through the Preservation and Operation of Vintage Railway Equipment.

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