I Worked rail gangs for years, i worked this line, now retired i figured i go back and take in some trains on this. but you do such a good job, iam not going to bother going back, i seen a lot of this line from the centerline of the track, i did it for 39 years.
Thanks love watching 611, First time I saw that engine in action was about 65 years ago, today as a Senior Citizen, never get tired of watching this engine restored to life. America was stronger when we had Steam Engines racing around America, yes it took longer to get freight from one point to another, but children would line up by the rails to watch these monster engines pulling their loads. Thanks again Crescent Limited Productions for filming.
It has only been 47 years for me...mine started in the days of Wasena Park. Still enjoy it, but I liked it better before the Spirit of Roanoke signature ruined the side view. Glad they got the whistle issue worked out too. I wish they would have been brave enough to run it on the Shenandoah Division during the 80's & 90's excursions. It would be interesting to know what changed on the "track gauged for diesels" that allows those runs now. Best looking steam engine ever, no question.
Great video and awesome catches
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Beautiful country.
Thanks. Definitely one of Virginia's most scenic lines.
I Worked rail gangs for years, i worked this line, now retired i figured i go back and take in some
trains on this. but you do such a good job, iam not going to bother going back, i seen a lot of this line from the centerline of the track, i did it for 39 years.
Thanks love watching 611, First time I saw that engine in action was about 65 years ago, today as a Senior Citizen, never get tired of watching this engine restored to life. America was stronger when we had Steam Engines racing around America, yes it took longer to get freight from one point to another, but children would line up by the rails to watch these monster engines pulling their loads. Thanks again Crescent Limited Productions for filming.
Thanks. Although an NS motor was leading, it was definitely nice to see steam on the mainline again.
It has only been 47 years for me...mine started in the days of Wasena Park. Still enjoy it, but I liked it better before the Spirit of Roanoke signature ruined the side view. Glad they got the whistle issue worked out too. I wish they would have been brave enough to run it on the Shenandoah Division during the 80's & 90's excursions. It would be interesting to know what changed on the "track gauged for diesels" that allows those runs now. Best looking steam engine ever, no question.
Great catches. Good to see the 611. I love the old signals that are still up in some places.
Thanks.
Awesome video! #611’s whistle sounded incredible; sounds like it got its high note fixed
Thanks.
Nice video!
Thanks