Southern 630 & 4501: Doubleheading to Georgia

On June 1, 2024, Southern Railway 630 & 4501 teamed up to lead the first Summerville Steam Special of the year from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee along the former Central of Georgia line to Summerville, Georgia. At Summerville, they picked up caboose X252 which resulted in some interesting switching moves and an unusual consist for the northbound journey.
My camera died at the start of the day - I think due to an old, degraded battery - so this video had to be shot entirely on my iPhone. I'm glad I opted for the Pro model, it's really come in clutch for me this year.

[@radforddivisionrailfan]

Man, these clips are so good. Almost makes me feel like I was actually there.😉

[@timberlynrice]

No way me too! You don't think we're IN a Smoky Mtn Steam video do ya?

[@radforddivisionrailfan]

Now, what would ever give you that notion?

[@tanforce2564]

Hmmm that’s weird… 😂

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

My there's great love it.

[@SantaFe19484]

I was totally on that train. You filmed in two of the same spots that I was standing at, but I didn't see myself. I recorded 630 and 4501 running light at Summerville and then Chattanooga at the very end of the trip. I was also in the photo line at Rock Springs on the other side of the track. If you remember anybody really tall with brown, slightly graying hair, that was me.

[@kellyfairbanks5330]

I really liked that trip it put a smile on my face I made a lot of friends that day also I really liked riding in that c&o dome car

[@Zaelon_James_Guillory]

Them two hang out together 😊😊😊😊

[@GTRailFanProductions]

It was a pleasure getting to see you again here on this chase! Awesome video!

[@SmokyMtnSteam]

Thank you!

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

Well, you gotta do what you gotta do. Happy steaming.

[@tanforce2564]

Another amazing video per usual!

[@SmokyMtnSteam]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@wyatttrainworld]

Very nice

[@joezot8175]

Excellant,thank you !

[@TNRailProductions_01]

Fantastic work. Gotta love that weird whistle you can hear around 21:41 😂

[@SmokyMtnSteam]

Thanks! It sure has an odd sound don't it? lol

[@MrSteelman335]

I'm glad to see that TVRM can go back to Georgia now. I had heard stories about there being a lawsuit involved but I wasn't sure about that.

[@rogerlollar4325]

Pardon me boy is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo

[@jordonfreeman166]

That doesn’t sound like 01’s normal whistle. Sounds more like a Ps-4’s whistle.

[@radforddivisionrailfan]

It's a Virginia and Southwestern 3 chime. Similar to a Ps-4 whistle.

[@jordonfreeman166]

@@radforddivisionrailfan I could tell it was a three chime, however, when it comes to identifying whistles, that’s one of my weak points, unless it’s something like distinctive, like a hooter whistle.

[@radforddivisionrailfan]

Oh yeah, I understand. I've spent a lot of time learning about whistles. It's definitely come in handy for many conversations.

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

Funny thing about the V&SW is that it’s basically a Ps-4 whistle modified to fit on a Nathan 6 chime bowl.

[@railfanningwithtydan]

21:38 was that you honking? 🤣 Awesome shots! Glad to see ya along that chase. The iPhone filming ain't shabby at all!! 💯

[@SmokyMtnSteam]

Thanks! And yes, that was me honking lol

[@angiecarnathan9524]

I know that the whistle was so loud. 💀💀