[SEL] IR Imperial Compressor Update & Christmas Greetings from the Tod Engine

[Todengine at aol.com]

I've cancelled today's work session in Cleveland as the demolition activities 
at the plant has made space cramped around the compressor and I didn't want 
to be in their way.  It will be safe until I return from Vacation after the 
first of the year and I'll start working on it again.

When I get up there again I intend to remove the air cylinders and 
crankshaft/flywheel and transport those pieces during one trip, then return to haul out 
the main casting.  That main casting will be the heaviest part and I am hoping 
that the Ford superduty flatbed can handle it.  We may have to lift it with a 
pair of I beams and cribbing to get it loaded but that isn't something that 
we haven't done before.  

David Hill from Park Ohio mentioned that he recieved a package of 
documentation from Ingersoll Rand about the compressor, which will aid in our restoration 
of the engine. 

Have a Merry Christmas everyone.  Go to our webshots page at 
http://community.webshots.com/user/todengine and look at our Christmas Card 
to all of our supporters.  2004 has been a momentus year for the Tod Engine 
Foundation.  During the past year we moved 239,000 lbs. worth of engine parts to 
the site, leased the Tod Engine restoration shop, hired an architect and 
obtained the building permit for the engine display building, acquired the IR 
Imperial compressor and a front end loader.  We will build upon this years 
successes in 2005 when we successfully move the remaining engine parts to the site and 
erect the display building, put in our front parking area and construct the 
on site office.  

Take Care!  

Rick Rowlands
Executive Director
Tod Engine Heritage Park
William Tod 34" x 68" x 60" Cross Compound Steam Engine
Youngstown, OH
www.todengine.org