• Heating the joint with a torch prior to welding.
  • Heating the joint with a torch prior to welding.
  • Welders Jose Moran and Allan DaCosta watch as BNSF 4407 comes around the Loop.
  • Welders Allan DaCosta and Jose Moran watch as BNSF 4407 passes by.
  • Welders Allan DaCosta and Jose Moran check to heating process as BNSF 4407 passes.
  • Heating is finished, the crucible is ready.
  • Welder Allan DaCosta places the crucible into position.
  • Welder Allan DaCosta lights the crucible.
  • The welding crucible at work.
  • Excess molten metal flowing out of the mold and into a drip pan.
  • Excess molten metal flowing out of the mold and into a drip pan.
  • Welder Allan DaCosta removes the crucible.
  • The welding mold is still hot.
  • Jim Fitting (foreground) keeping me safe, while Lamont Davis talks to the stopped train crew.
  • Removing what's left of the mold and the molten metal after the weld is completed.
  • Removing what's left of the mold and the molten metal after the weld is completed.
  • Removing what's left of the mold and the molten metal after the weld is completed.
  • Removing what's left of the mold and the molten metal after the weld is completed.
  • The stopped BNSF 4407.
  • Grinding excess metal from the weld.