Casey Jones's Work Report
PACK both pistons and valve stems too. Tighten the rocker boxes where the bolts come through.
Bell-ringer won't work and whistle won't blow, Pump governor sticks and pump runs slow.
Flues are leaking and the fire won't burn. Dump is broken and the grates won't turn.
Valves are blowing and piston rings too. Right main driving brake needs new shoe.
Brakes leak off and tripple blow, And oil in the lubricator will not flow.
Raise engine on front and left back box. Tighten Steam chest and cylinder cocks.
Engine won't steam; examine front end. Fix leak in train-line at the bend.
Tighten back and front drawheads ; Both of these have stripped threads.
Line down wedges ; close all crosshead guides; Stay bolts leaking in firebox sides.
Take up slack; shorten drawbar; Left cross head travels back too far.
Tires are slipped and eccentrics too. Cab roof leaks and the rain comes through.
File and line all main-rod brasses. Put in new lurbricator glasses.
Tank is leaking and full of holes. Coal grate broken and won't hold coals.
All truck journals are badly scored. Wash boiler and see that flues are bored.
Right side-rod needs new bushing. Engineers seat needs new cushion.
There is more that I have forgot. But fix all this, and get some spot.
-Thomas M. Street, November, 1940
