Restoration of PRR 5809 class EP22.

The Philadelphia Chapter of the PRRT&HS expresses its sincere thanks to Bennett Levin

for granting his permission to publish the restoration process of PRR 5809.

Photos from September 26, 2000 By Steve Agostini
	This is it, the last photo series of NS 1000 in primer.
	A final inspection before applying roof sealer and primer.  The unit must be prepped in sections allowing each area to thoroughly dry before applying  the first coat of finish.
	Primer being applied to roof.  Lift platform operator and painter  work in unison with little or no verbal conversation.
	Forklift equipped with a standing platform is positioned on fireman's side.
	Forklift operator moves painter along the unit.
	Lift operator also moves painter along the unit.
	Paint mixing area.
	Painter positioning for roof application.
	Painter must move to back of locomotive as lift operator and forklift operator move along in unison.