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ABOVE:
A vintage photograph showing the installation process when our C.H.
Brown steam engine was being moved to Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln,
NH from it's original location in a Gorham, NH sawmill. Note the
use of a live steam "steam shovel". (Photo: Courtesy of Ed Clark)
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Here, the flywheel/crankshaft is being lifted into position on the
engine's main bearings. The C.H. Brown was at Clark's for many years
and was spun using a "puck" drive (electric motor turning a rubber
wheel against the flywheel. (Photo: Courtesy of Ed Clark.)
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The
C.H. Brown engine was brought to CAMA in 2001. Here, in 2002, it
is being set up on a concrete foundation in Kent, CT. Note that
the operation took place outdoors. As of 2002, our planned addition to
the Industrial Hall was just that, a plan.
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A
CAMA volunteer crew assists in setting the top flywheel half into
position. Tom LaGanga donated the use of a crane to aid in the
installation process.
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In
late 2004, ground was broken for our long awaited Industrial Hall
expansion. Here, near the footing of the repainted C.H. Brown,
trenching commences for the footing of the addition.
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Our
C.H. Brown seems to breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that soon he
would be under cover once again.
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This photo, taken in 2005, shows the advancement in construction of the
Industrial Hall expansion.
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Once again, the C.H. Brown has a proper roof over it's head.
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In late 2007, restoration of the C.H. Brown was begun. Here, the steam
chests have been removed for cleaning and the cylinder head was removed
to access the piston.
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A view into the cylinder of the C.H. Brown engine.
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Hugh Ross from Poughkeepsie, NY, a new CAMA member, volunteered to take
on the restoration process for the C.H. Brown. Hugh had previous
machine shop experience that made it possible for him to repair broken
parts and machine replacements for missing parts.
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ABOVE:
Ann Ross, Hugh's wife, volunteered along with a number of other CAMA
members to assist in the restoration process.
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