The rest of the museum crew arrive for work. Coveralls are donned and rags handed out. With oil-soaked rags wiping begins at each side of the cab. A sheen appears as they work along running boards, boiler top, sand dome, smoke box, pilot, and cylinder covers. Since one man is late today, this leaves only Assistant Fireman Prince and Helper Thurston to wipe. Fireman Elliot goes about more tasks while the men wipe. After checking journal boxes he brings a small oil can from the shed. Oil is poured in the air compressor reservoir on the right side of 1201. He then oils the front end throttle linkage, bell, generator, both reverse links, crosshead cups, trailing truck, and tender. Once finished oiling around, he starts a diesel engine located in 3051 which supplies power for air conditioning and train lighting. He engages 1201's air compressor, blowing out condensation. While these services are performed another man brings ice to cool their drinking water. Grease packets for the connecting rods are also surrounded with ice to keep the grease cold. This makes it easier to handle. As Fireman Elliot blows down the injector, sprayed water forces back a spectator. With the air now pumped up, brakes are checked on 3051. The crew come together in the cab as the bell rings, steam hisses, and Elliot backs 1201 toward its cars a few hundred feet behind. Time 08:35.   CPR G5a 1201. One of only two built at Angus Shops in Montreal, Quebec. (W.C. Slim)

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