@@jml8975 Russian decapods aren't anywhere near as powerful as you'd think. They were given the extra set of drivers to lower the axle loading because the Russian track couldn't handle very much, not because they were especially powerful. Most Mikados in U.S. service had more tractive effort by a good margin. It's still an impressive performance here.
Some of it's sisters actually ended over here on the Erie and Susquehanna in NJ, The decapods used to run out of Little Ferry into Hackensack until WW2
I live only 45 minutes away from IRM and I unfortunately missed this but after watching the video I was dam well impressed with with the volunteers of the Steam department that helped make this happened.
She is a 2-10-0 similar in size as many European 2-10-0's were, but the funny fact is that these were considered a small to medium size freight engine in the US where a similar engine was at the top end of the size chart in Europe apart from a small number of 2-10-2's and 0-8-8-0 Mallets. Famous were the German 3 cylinder 2-10-0's of the Br44 class, which doubleheaded 4000t iron ore trains on the Rheine to Emden railroad untill the middle 70's! Depot Rheine on this railroad was the place to go for every European steam enthusiast and those from abroad as steam had vanished in most places on the Western hemisphere by that time. This was a nice piece of work, especially when the second fireman took over, he was clearly more experienced and noticed the engine losing boiler pressure, and he brought it back to the point where the safety valves popped open.
They actually built 1630 for service in Europe. If I remember correctly, they were going to use her on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia before she was stranded in America due to political reasons.
Great video, I am betting the cam was mag mounted to the dog house somewhere. With that "hot" catenary overhead, you couldn't sit on top of it. That run cleaned out her flues to say the least! Keep in mind that most American Mikado's had more tractive effort than the Russian Decapods. The Russian Decapod was designed to keep axle loadings low for use on light rail such as branchlines. She is a baby decapod when compared to say the PRR I1sa class 2-10-0's Beautiful video, wish I could have been there to see it. But this is just as good! Stack talk at its finest! Way to go 1630 and hats off to the steam crew, espically the fire man on hand bomber duty.
Outstanding...was volunteer their and took many videos from deck of that tender with their equip. SAFETY always prime there. I had to know rules(ended up student diesel eng) and that overhead is 600 volts, if you got head within few inches could arc and pass through your body-through steel tender to ground. Only way to KNOW it's on is touch it..so you never do..unless on maintenance crew who ran by separate rules
On a trip like this being the engineer probably isn't the most difficult job, but see some of the grades UP and N&W had to work with back when steam was king and it took a talented engineer to get those trains across those mountains.
It kind of looks like the shovel man is favoring the engineer's side of the firebox. I hope they didn't let the fire get too thin on the fireman's side.
that's just a demonstration of how many pounds of Tractive Force that this example of many Russian decapod type locomotives were capable of, hauling slow heavy freight trains
Great clip, good to see the old girl working her socks off. However, I was cringing seeing the fireman in the tender whilst under the catenary...an absolute safety no-no. It would have been a suspension for him doing that in the UK. No one likes the smell of frying fireman!
It's 2,900 tons. That is pretty much nothing. Impressive in length, sure, but minuscule in weight, relatively speaking when you consider that same consist if loaded is around 17,000 tons.
You have to remember, though, that when this machine was built, 5,000 ton was considered a heavy train. This is probably the heaviest train she's pulled in sixty years.
1630 is a nice loco especially hauling ass some 130 hoppers. The decapod was meant for WW1 but didn't arrive in Russia due to the Communist revolution in 1917
This proves that 1630 is an absolute beast of a locomotive.
Low Key Savage Locomotive.
It's a decapod, of course it is!
@@jml8975 Russian decapods aren't anywhere near as powerful as you'd think. They were given the extra set of drivers to lower the axle loading because the Russian track couldn't handle very much, not because they were especially powerful. Most Mikados in U.S. service had more tractive effort by a good margin. It's still an impressive performance here.
Some of it's sisters actually ended over here on the Erie and Susquehanna in NJ, The decapods used to run out of Little Ferry into Hackensack until WW2
I live only 45 minutes away from IRM and I unfortunately missed this but after watching the video I was dam well impressed with with the volunteers of the Steam department that helped make this happened.
She was working hard every step, this proves how steam can compete with diesels in today’s modern railroad industry
I love the point of view! It lets you see what's happening on the outside and the operation inside the cab as well!
Especially when they open up that portal to hell every so often!
This video is a testament to the engine crew
Amazing!
Yes and what a great group to be a part of :)
1630 is an absolute UNIT!
That's pretty neat that you're in the doghouse on the tender
She is a 2-10-0 similar in size as many European 2-10-0's were, but the funny fact is that these were considered a small to medium size freight engine in the US where a similar engine was at the top end of the size chart in Europe apart from a small number of 2-10-2's and 0-8-8-0 Mallets.
Famous were the German 3 cylinder 2-10-0's of the Br44 class, which doubleheaded 4000t iron ore trains on the Rheine to Emden railroad untill the middle 70's!
Depot Rheine on this railroad was the place to go for every European steam enthusiast and those from abroad as steam had vanished in most places on the Western hemisphere by that time.
This was a nice piece of work, especially when the second fireman took over, he was clearly more experienced and noticed the engine losing boiler pressure, and he brought it back to the point where the safety valves popped open.
They actually ran those up into the 70s, My friends stationed in Germany remember them in revenue use
They actually built 1630 for service in Europe. If I remember correctly, they were going to use her on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia before she was stranded in America due to political reasons.
chuffing puffing pulling all music to my ears
Tremendous filming and atmosphere. Morning light? Love your engine and restoration. A 2-10-0 is a delight.: Greetings from Australia :-)
Hey I used to work with you JK! 17 years ago with the wireless at DLS. Glad to see you are still active with IRM and made this cool video.
That's how freight should be handled
Great video, I am betting the cam was mag mounted to the dog house somewhere. With that "hot" catenary overhead, you couldn't sit on top of it. That run cleaned out her flues to say the least! Keep in mind that most American Mikado's had more tractive effort than the Russian Decapods. The Russian Decapod was designed to keep axle loadings low for use on light rail such as branchlines. She is a baby decapod when compared to say the PRR I1sa class 2-10-0's Beautiful video, wish I could have been there to see it. But this is just as good! Stack talk at its finest! Way to go 1630 and hats off to the steam crew, espically the fire man on hand bomber duty.
And the safety valve didn't pop, that's a good fireman
Tolles Video super Aufnahmen und ein geiler Sound macht einfach Spass den Film zu sehen bin begeistert
Absolutely fantastic!
Outstanding...was volunteer their and took many videos from deck of that tender with their equip. SAFETY always prime there. I had to know rules(ended up student diesel eng) and that overhead is 600 volts, if you got head within few inches could arc and pass through your body-through steel tender to ground. Only way to KNOW it's on is touch it..so you never do..unless on maintenance crew who ran by separate rules
My grandfather us to engineer AT&SF during early years said steam had a lot of power, but not the traction.
Like an old saying about steam engines: that they can pull what they can't start
No slipping.....amazing,,,when she gains in speed,,,may apply full throttle!!
A drag Era dinosaur, I like her!
The fireman should get paid more than anyone else.
On a trip like this being the engineer probably isn't the most difficult job, but see some of the grades UP and N&W had to work with back when steam was king and it took a talented engineer to get those trains across those mountains.
I'd have liked to see RSD15 #2407 do it but very cool! 1630 handled it so well probably because she has so many drivers, lots of tractive effort.
Streamlined Steamroller so would I. ALCo for the win!
These guys did a great job. Well someone has to stay in the tender.
Oh yeah! Awesome! Steam is king!
What a drag - coal that is!
It kind of looks like the shovel man is favoring the engineer's side of the firebox. I hope they didn't let the fire get too thin on the fireman's side.
That overhead catenary would give me the willies! Too close!
Magnificent!
that's just a demonstration of how many pounds of Tractive Force that this example of many Russian decapod type locomotives were capable of, hauling slow heavy freight trains
Yes. it's fabulous. 'Being there' :-)
Just so F'n cool....Love it...
STEAM POWER AT IT'S FINEST!!!! :D
Would have been nice if they'd intercut some trackside footage of the train going past.
Looks a bit over fired due to all the black smoke
Steam is the best
Great clip, good to see the old girl working her socks off.
However, I was cringing seeing the fireman in the tender whilst under the catenary...an absolute safety no-no. It would have been a suspension for him doing that in the UK. No one likes the smell of frying fireman!
I'm pretty sure the overhead was switched off before they started this.
outstanding!
Awesome
Where were you sitting where you on top of the doghouse?
I'm guessing it was a GoPro or other such "action" camera attached to the top of the tender.
Well folks I do believe 1630 just out pulled every 4-8-4 and2-8-4 in cars and weight. Super power? (Right) lol
It's 2,900 tons. That is pretty much nothing. Impressive in length, sure, but minuscule in weight, relatively speaking when you consider that same consist if loaded is around 17,000 tons.
You have to remember, though, that when this machine was built, 5,000 ton was considered a heavy train. This is probably the heaviest train she's pulled in sixty years.
SP 4449 once pulled a 47 car freight (with a diesel helper) from Portland to Eugene, Oregon (back in the days of the good old SP!)
Very very cool !!!
what does SLSF stand for?
EDWARDSAful St Louis San Francisco.
1630 is a nice loco especially hauling ass some 130 hoppers. The decapod was meant for WW1 but didn't arrive in Russia due to the Communist revolution in 1917
Why is it running tender 1st?
Gary Grube there is no turntable at IRM and the one leg of the wye is too sharp for the engine to maneuver
Talk about shoveling coal. That engine is eating it up FAST
nothing like steam
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Tender first.
Man, the environmentalists would have a cow watching her rolling coal like that lol.
They should do laps around the Greenpeace and Sierra Club headquarters once a month with it! LOL!!!
Hey
Steam engine on steroids!
sexy
That whistle ugh.. Sounds terrible, other than that, amazing
Too much smoke!! Unnecessary.
mesenteria whatever
You fire it, then.
Lol you be the fireman
Their too busy to worry about the smoke