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yes just for fun. they usually do it with the 2 F units in years past, but 1741 was just restored so they wanted to throw that into the mix. however i dont think the 1741 could handle the train itself up the steep grades of crawford notch and up Conway hill (3.3%). they also want an engine with dynamic brakes on the train and none of those 3 had any, so there were 2 protection locomotives trailing the train a few miles back.

Thanks for the reply, I’m new to tailgating and model trains but I’ve always loved the CSRR. I’m still learning about the why and what’s of rail roads and locomotives. Thanks again.

@@BillyRueckert the 0-6-0 7470 has unfortunately not ran for several years now due to a numerous amount of boiler and firebox issues. it's scheduled to be back next year, but they've said it will for countless years and that date keeps getting pushed. the 1741 project took priority, i think they will be working on 7470 now

@@Mountaindivisionrailfan252 That's great news, I'll keep watching!

I reckon they are a group of people that maintains old railways equipment (like locomotives and cars, as shown in the video) like museum does

The Conway scenic in general needs more advertising

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Foliage is gone by. Far fewer tourist's in the north

i was definitely surprised that there weren't more people there! i saw 20 cars lined up at husseys field though so that explains something

@@My.Trackside.Edventures thanks! there's a new one going in service soon too! ex-RDG 9158

@@Mountaindivisionrailfan252 I will look for it in your videos. Thanks!

You want an EMD SW1001? Good luck.

As of sunday yes 105 is in winni

Happy to say I rode on the Rail & Sail today with 105! Real fun time there

@@steventurner820 awesome! i rode 105 on the laconia trip the other week.

@@syeet1234 Yes. They want at least one of these 3 running so there can be a backup engine in the fall, so I think they're just preparing all 3

@@granitestaterailproductions figured that was you up there!

Heavier than the normal passenger local?

it was great yesterday. glad i didnt miss the 1590 though!

they were bringing 105 to meredith. glad you enjoyed! they cut off 105 at the jack golf course and ran it lite to meredith

@@Mountaindivisionrailfan252 Oh alright, cool, thanks!

@@jonathanp935, your bold prediction sounds very correct. They probably are doing that.

@@yoshiunknown y'know, even though 7470 might not be under steam, the f7s are next on my list of favorite engines at the Conway Scenic.

@@jonathanp935, I do wonder if 7470 is not under steam if she can still be brought out. The locomotive should still be at least put on display and even maybe people allowed inside of the cab. There would be no risk of injury because the locomotive would not be on.

@@yoshiunknown I think the way the owner feels about the steam engine (and he is justified in feeling like this) is "what's the use in bringing it out if we can't run it on the line?" The negativity that this regime gets for the way they run the railroad is absolutely not justified, in my opinion. Yes, they get crap for buying a lot of coaches, yes they put up fences so you can't even get on the platform, all that is true. There are reasons behind all of those issues. Understandably, people are growing frustrated with the lack of transparency as it pertains to the 50th anniversary, what I can tell you is that I emailed the railroad and the marketing manager and they both have said they are still working on the details for that event. Logistically, it's not easy at all to plan events like this at a railroad, there are things you have to take into consideration.

@jonathanp935 , I personally think there are many things that are going downhill. I feel like it's sad that the first ever engine can't even run on the day the railroad was established. Growing up around these tracks, this event is very nostalgic for me. I can also tell you it's more nostalgic for the people who started the railroad. The engineers, conductors, former narrators, and people who have gone before us who started this railroad. This event to some people is just showing off rare power moves, but to me and many others, it's honoring those who started the railroad. 7470 is the first ever engine, and the fact it is not running is disappointing. Even the fact it is named after founder Dwight Smith. Now, as we come down to the last month, not knowing anything is scary. This may be a large event, but they have had years of possible planning. I feel like it is very disorganized, but after all, we will need to see.