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The mechanisim is rolled out in the open to install the beams for which the table rides on
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Nick Kallas aids the department in installing these beams
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Volunteer Stu tightens the bolts on the top bearing of the table after the installation of the support beams
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The Bay City crane was used to put the table  and mechanisim in place durring the summer of '07
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The mechanisim is rolled out in the open to install the beams for which the table rides on - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Nick Kallas aids the department in installing these beams - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Volunteer Stu tightens the bolts on the top bearing of the table after the installation of the support beams - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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The Bay City crane was used to put the table and mechanisim in place durring the summer of '07 - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Shop volunteers asist in guiding the table in place
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The 200' of track beyond the shop was all laid by steam department members
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Steam Team members weld support brackets on the ladder for the drop pit
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Drop table mechanisim is moved into place for installation (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Shop volunteers asist in guiding the table in place - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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The 200' of track beyond the shop was all laid by steam department members - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Steam Team members weld support brackets on the ladder for the drop pit - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Drop table mechanisim is moved into place for installation (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Rigging of the table is complete, and the table is finally airborne. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Positioning the mechanisim over the pit for the install. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Positined over the pit, the mechanisim is ready to be put in. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Lowering begins as volunteers guide it in place. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Rigging of the table is complete, and the table is finally airborne. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Positioning the mechanisim over the pit for the install. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Positined over the pit, the mechanisim is ready to be put in. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Lowering begins as volunteers guide it in place. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Final alignment and positioning. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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The mechanisim in moved out of the way in order to make the installation of the table easier. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Rigging the table for lifting. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Positioned over the pit, the table is steadied for lowering. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Final alignment and positioning. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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The mechanisim in moved out of the way in order to make the installation of the table easier. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Rigging the table for lifting. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Positioned over the pit, the table is steadied for lowering. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Our resident crane operator watches the load as it is lowered into the pit. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Guiding the table into place. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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The table is in place and the installation is sucessful. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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The complete table and mechanisim sits in the pit for the first time. (Stuart B. Brosh photo)
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Our resident crane operator watches the load as it is lowered into the pit. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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Guiding the table into place. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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The table is in place and the installation is sucessful. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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The complete table and mechanisim sits in the pit for the first time. (Stuart B. Brosh photo) - Matthew Dowd (SteamDepartment)
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