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Hydraulics keeps things rolling at the zoo.(MRO INFO)
A trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo is not complete without a ride on their nostalgic train--an antique steam locomotive that is a must-see--especially for any train enthusiasts. The zoo's two coal-burning locomotives rack up thousands of miles every year as they pull train cars throughout the zoo grounds.
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The challenge
Donated to the zoo by the local newspaper, these locomotives are a significant part of the zoo's history. However, more than 30 years of riding the zoo rails left these high-profile locomotives in need of maintenance. The valve sleeves on the steam chests were cracked and had to be removed and replaced--without destroying other components on these historical icons.
Although the zoo is open year-round, the trains do not run in the winter. This is when heavy maintenance and repairs are performed on equipment. Milwaukee's In-Place Machining was called on to help repair the valve sleeves and perform other maintenance.
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