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Merry Christmas! Milwaukee Road 261 with the 2024 North Pole Express
On a December afternoon, we find Milwaukee Road 261 backing her consist back into the St. Paul Union Depot. Though this video is brief, you will find the consist for the North Pole Express, E-unit 32A, and a couple old BNSF Dash-9's. Feel free to show your support for the Friends of the 261 on Facebook or their website: 261.com/
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!
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Rapido Canadian Pacific 2816 at the Ozark Model Railroad Association - Featuring the Real 2816
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Through the HO scale depiction of the Frisco Railroad between Monett, Missouri and Fort Smith, Arkansas, we witness the HO version of the Empress. Though newly acquired and the proper Canadian Pacific consist is not complete yet, we wanted to bring you a video of this detailed model on this fascinating layout. As a bonus, we will share similar runbys with the real 2816. Enjoy!
Big Boy - 4014 Through the Heartland
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In October 2024, we chased Union Pacific 4014 over the span of two days. The first day began in Oklahoma and ended in Kansas. The second began in Missouri and again finished in Kansas. We get to see the 4014 on the point of both passenger and freight consists in this video. The music is from the NBC TV production, Big Boy. Enjoy as 4014 brings steam mainline steam to the heartland once more.
7.5 Gauge Steam - K&RGW Steam Meet 2024
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In October 2024, we witnessed the first steam only meet at the Kellerado & Rio Grande Western. 3 visiting steam locomotives joined the 476 and 4105 already at the railroad. Sadly the 4-4-0 that was part of the 3 visitors, did not make it into the video. Credit for additional footage goes to Ben, Jared, Curtis, Mike, Chuck, Noah, and Trevlyn. I also apologize about the bad video quality and aspe...
Test Running 476 on the Kellerado & Rio Grande Western Railroad
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In September 2024, we test ran the 476 after it got a new paint job and other work. This test was also to ensure the engine was good for the meet coming up in October.
Climbing the Rocky Mountains by Steam - Cab Ride on the Georgetown Loop
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On a damp September afternoon, we got to ride the cab of the former International Railways of Central America #40. The 40 is seen climbing the grades that exceed 4 percent from Georgetown to Silver Plume, Colorado. Enjoy the ride as Sam and Eric take us in the cab of the 40.
Steam in the Black Hills - Black Hills Central 108
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In the Black Hills of South Dakota is a hidden treasure of steam locomotive operation. The Black Hills Central rosters two 2-6-6-2t Mallets and we go for a ride and chase behind #108 on a Labor Day weekend. Sit back and enjoy 108 working hard up grades up to 6 percent. Credit for the extra footage goes to Kylinn Hogue and Stephen Hazen. youtube.com/@3900Class?si=co98-QSExDnhK71b
Midwest Central Railroad in 2018 - SS&S #6 and KRC #12
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*Sorry for the bad aspect ratio. This was shot on a cellphone!* In July and December of 2018, we took some quick videos of operations of the Midwest Central Railroad's mainstay locomotive, Surrey Sussex & Southampton #6. This locomotive was built in 1891 and utilizes a unique Southern valve gear. This locomotive started the MCRR in the early 60's. Also featured is Kahului Railway Company #12. T...
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad 8419 Arriving in Boone on August 3rd, 2024
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The freshly painted Datong built JS Mikado #8419 returns with the first excursion of the day back to Boone.
Amusement Park Steam Part 4/4 - Frisco Silver Dollar Line
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We are finally at the fourth and final segment of our look at amusement park steam. We will see the Frisco Silver Dollar Line, a cameo by the Dollywood Express, and some hidden jokes. Featured mainly in this video is #504 that was built by Kolben Danek in the Czech Republic in 1941. This locomotive was heavily modified by the FSDL shops during the overhaul between 2016 and 2018. Disclaimer: I d...
Rich Mountain Express - A Hundred Miles (Canadian Pacific 2816 Highlights and Music Video)
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In honor of a successful completion of 2816's cross-continent Final Spike Steam Tour, Highballing Berk brings to you highlights of our trip with this beautiful engine. To cap this video off, we also have our first music video featuring the song "A Hundred Miles". If this song is familiar, it was used in the Imax movie showcasing 2816 titled Rocky Mountain Express. Here is a link to that scene: ...
Amusement Park Steam Part 3/4 - Omaha Zoo Railroad
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Amusement Park Steam Part 3/4 - Omaha Zoo Railroad
Amusement Park Steam Part 2/4 - Worlds of Fun Railroad
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Amusement Park Steam Part 2/4 - Worlds of Fun Railroad
Amusement Park Steam Part 1/4 - Fun Farm Railroad (Kearney, Missouri Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch)
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Highballing Berk brings to you a showcase of steam locomotives in amusement parks. In our first segment, we visit the Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch of Kearney, Missouri. This railroad has an impressive roster of 4, Crown Metal Products built 4-4-0's in 24" gauge. Though the 24 and 99 are not ready for public operation, we were fortunate to catch them on break in runs. The 1 and 2 are totally operation...
Canadian Pacific 2816 at the RRHMA (Featuring a Cab Ride)
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My wife and I were treated to a cab ride with some friends on the 2816 crew while we were volunteering during the Walk with the Giants fundraiser at the former Rock Island shops in Silvis, Illinois. We will see steam locomotive veteran Mike Manwiller as the engineer, who is also the Chief Mechanical Officer of the Heber Valley Railroad and Krys Bialorucki as the fireman. the final runby has Ste...
Homeward Bound Empress - Kansas City to Silvis
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Homeward Bound Empress - Kansas City to Silvis
4501 and the Missionary Ridge Local
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4501 and the Missionary Ridge Local
Union Pacific 4014 West - Big Boy to Topeka
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Union Pacific 4014 West - Big Boy to Topeka
Escape to Rich Mountain - Chasing Canadian Pacific 2816 South
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Escape to Rich Mountain - Chasing Canadian Pacific 2816 South
Riding Behind Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 1702
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Riding Behind Great Smoky Mountain Railroad 1702
Lionel Santa Fe Warhorse Set with an Extended Consist!
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Lionel Santa Fe Warhorse Set with an Extended Consist!
Unusual Doubleheader on the Kellerado Rio Grande & Western
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Unusual Doubleheader on the Kellerado Rio Grande & Western
Southern 4501 Leaving the Missionary Ridge Tunnel
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Southern 4501 Leaving the Missionary Ridge Tunnel

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  • @brianfalzon6739
    @brianfalzon6739 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That new paint scheme looks so great on 8419!

  • @ATrainVideo
    @ATrainVideo 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice video.

  • @RRIA_America
    @RRIA_America 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    To be honest, I’m not a fan of the new paint. I think it covers up some great history of the locomotive.

  • @Railboi22
    @Railboi22 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where's the 28

  • @Wandering_Outlaw
    @Wandering_Outlaw หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a really good compilation of FSDL footage my whistle even makes an appearance!

  • @chrisscott8934
    @chrisscott8934 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I thought 2816 was sapose to have PTC but i don’t see it

  • @3900Class
    @3900Class 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If i can ever get my hands on one of these, I think the Ditch lights are coming off for good. Awesome!

  • @ADOTlied
    @ADOTlied 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bring back the big boys and the heck with diesel electric

  • @stevemellin5806
    @stevemellin5806 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would put another tunnel on the way back to the station.With a water fall .a mining scene.a Indian camp. Nice ride great locomotive s

  • @5280bj
    @5280bj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Video professionally done.

  • @jimwatson4513
    @jimwatson4513 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RICH BOY'S TOYS !!!

  • @glennfoster2423
    @glennfoster2423 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The pile trestle at about 4:40 is stunning and looks like the piles were driven.

  • @wyatttrainworld
    @wyatttrainworld 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should go to the Wabash Frisco & Pacific Railroad in Wildwood Mo

    • @Highballing_Berk_Productions
      @Highballing_Berk_Productions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was active there between 2004 and 2009. Cool railroad!

    • @wyatttrainworld
      @wyatttrainworld 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Highballing_Berk_Productions nice a lot as changes there 928 as a whistle that sounds great 300 is close to being back in severe and her new whistle is supposed to sound like a reading 6 chime

  • @earllutz2663
    @earllutz2663 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It appeared that the door to the Firefox stayed open quite a long time, if it closd at all. Had too much pressure built up?

    • @Highballing_Berk_Productions
      @Highballing_Berk_Productions 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@earllutz2663 the fire hole is open for better oxygen flow to the fire. Pretty common on oil burners depending on the locomotive, fireman preference, and damper.

  • @Haibei_0215
    @Haibei_0215 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this locomotive still in operation? I am a railway fan from China, and these locomotives have all been retired in China.

    • @trainking79
      @trainking79 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes, iowa used to at one time have 3 operational chinese steam locomotives, 2 QJ's owned by the IAIS, and 1 JS bought by the boone and scenic. 8419 is still operating as of now but the QJ's are both down for boiler inspection and 1472

    • @cameroncashatt692
      @cameroncashatt692 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      we value history a bit more than the CCCP

  • @evanburt2766
    @evanburt2766 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow a crown that’s in time

  • @trainfanOZR
    @trainfanOZR 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why did they take the bell off of 104?

  • @knightwinggl1800
    @knightwinggl1800 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Firing a propane locomotive looks interesting. Seeing the burner where it was threw me. Good lookin' locomotive.

  • @Dakota-96
    @Dakota-96 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Neat video!

  • @hung1986cali0
    @hung1986cali0 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Njce train

  • @XBOXShawn12thman
    @XBOXShawn12thman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just came across this video ... Subscribed!!! 👍

  • @atsfevan0242
    @atsfevan0242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That new look of 8419 is still gonna take some getting some used to.

  • @FriscoTrains
    @FriscoTrains 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that a Crosby 3 chime and a Hancock 3 chime on the engine?

  • @Engineer5344
    @Engineer5344 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    8419 looks great in her new paint scheme. great stuff dom!!

    • @thunderbird1921
      @thunderbird1921 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I see they went the route of the Iowa Interstate and removed virtually all Chinese markings from the engine. I think I can understand why.

    • @rudycarlson8245
      @rudycarlson8245 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thunderbird1921 kind of stupid that they removed all the Chinese markings on it

  • @wyatttrainworld
    @wyatttrainworld 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my god 😮 this is so nice

  • @tr6081
    @tr6081 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long is the loop?

  • @evanburt2766
    @evanburt2766 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is 99 the same crown that was at magic mountain

  • @ATrainVideo
    @ATrainVideo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video.

  • @sirbarongaming2138
    @sirbarongaming2138 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long ago was this footage recorded

  • @kylinn7608
    @kylinn7608 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤❤

  • @ATrainVideo
    @ATrainVideo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video. Great hearing 2816 at the top of Rutledge Hill.

  • @ATrainVideo
    @ATrainVideo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video.

  • @BadgerlandRailVideos
    @BadgerlandRailVideos 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great footage! I can't decide whether the dog running into the shot at Cowgill is annoying or cute. At least it's better than the two buttheads who paced the engine obstructing my shot all the way down Front St. in Lansing, IA.

  • @RandomRailfan828
    @RandomRailfan828 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great shots man, cool to get this onboard shot!

  • @JohnNyren65
    @JohnNyren65 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic! Wow

  • @spitfirenutspitfirenut4835
    @spitfirenutspitfirenut4835 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice

  • @WoodyWagon
    @WoodyWagon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like the valve reverse control.

  • @leaknenalove
    @leaknenalove 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @littlepastelkitten
    @littlepastelkitten 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what is the silver wheel thing on the right side of the cab

    • @albachy8064
      @albachy8064 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s a screw reverse instead of a power reverse like most have. 1225 at the Steam Railroading Institute has the same thing

    • @littlepastelkitten
      @littlepastelkitten 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@albachy8064thankyou, its what I figured, but I was confused when engineer reached below it. probably just shutting cylinder cocks or something tho

  • @RedRiverRailfan
    @RedRiverRailfan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Great video!! I’ve been looking for a good cab ride video of 2816 for months! Thanks for sharing! Might I ask, do you know where the control is for the engine’s Selkirk pneumatic whistle is in the cab? I’ve been curious about that as well

    • @Highballing_Berk_Productions
      @Highballing_Berk_Productions 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right below Mike's right hand!

    • @RedRiverRailfan
      @RedRiverRailfan 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Highballing_Berk_Productions thank you!! I see it now!

    • @thehawkeyerailfan9406
      @thehawkeyerailfan9406 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Highballing_Berk_Productions The little yellow button?

  • @tanforce2564
    @tanforce2564 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice work!