Absolutely spectacular footage. It's among the most beautiful I've ever seen of Shay 5. There's something just magical about steam operations in the snow.
I have C&O Employee Timetable #153 from April 1966 that instructs C&O Greenbrier Subdivision crews: (i) CASS, W. VA. - Before entering that portion of Passing Siding at Cass between the water tank and the west switch, it must be known that this portion of track is clear of scenic railroad equipment movements. Of interest is "scenic railroad" was not capitalized, nor did it mention "Cass Scenic Railroad" by name. In any event, by that late date there was seldom if ever more than one C&O train on the line at any given time, so the passing siding probably didn't see much C&O use. C&O had closed the train order office at Cass around 1965, and other than occasional hoppers of coal for the Shays, there probably wasn't any C&O business at Cass ever again. Nearly 60 years on, we can still enjoy the "scenic railroad equipment movements" even though the C&O hasn't run up that valley since December 28, 1978. Beautiful to see #5 in the snow.
Thank you for the beautiful video. Most of my family is from Cass. My Great-Uncle, Kyle J. Neighbors, worked on the train and also started the logging museum there. His Dad, Calvin B. Neighbors, worked the night shift at the lumber mill as a stationary engineer until he was 70 years old. Other family of mine from Cass include the Varners, Sheets, Puseys, etc. I believe it was May, 2024 when I met and spoke with Mr. Artie Barkely at the "filling station" in Green Bank. He worked as an engineer on the train...
@@CalvinNeighbors Cool to have connections to Cass. My great grandfather Grandville was working on the train when they brought the last load of logs into Cass. Distant cousins to all the Barkleys that work on the trains now. Thanks for the comment
What really surprised me in this clip is how long you can hear the whistle echoing in the hills with all the leaves down. Way longer than in the summer!
I love this video, and the sight of a Shay in the snow is a rare and exciting sight, but oh my gosh, could they have layed off the whistle for just a few minutes?!
Magnificent catches of the steam locomotive coming by and pass, I like it 5 stars. Thumbs up. Hearing that puffing and chufing sound is absolutely crazy. Keep up the perfect work, my friend, I just liked and and your channel, Greetings from Portugal to the USA.
@LisbonRailProductionsandF1 Cass, West Virginia is a special place. They 5 operation Shay locomotives and a Climax. Very cool to live close enough to go see these old engines in action
@@cassscenicproductions8888 Thanks. Should be snow. Doesn’t look like it is going anywhere anytime soon. It’s great to be able to see the trains running in the snow
Traditional Signal for a road crossing is the Morse Code "Q". Long - Long - Short - Long. None off this Whoop-Whooping around. Traditional reilroad signals have real meaning. Seems you don't know that. All you're doing is making usless noise. 🤨
@@tmeyer2022 I agree that I am unfamiliar with traditional railroad signals and there meaning. Just a guy that likes old steam trains. Appreciate your knowledge and insight. Thanks for your comment
That's what Cass is known for though ever since the logging days, the men who know how to play a tune with the whistle. Personally, I believe that's one of the factors that makes Cass so wonderful the sound of those whistles.
Absolutely spectacular footage. It's among the most beautiful I've ever seen of Shay 5. There's something just magical about steam operations in the snow.
@@thunderbird1921 Thank you so much. It was a great day to be in Cass. So glad they can run the Greenbrier route in winter.
A "AWD" steam locomotive. They are weird looking. But have their charm too. I swear that engineer loves that whistle! Nice video.
@@Flight--tz5nf They like the whistles in Cass. Got to make the passengers feel they got their money worth. Thanks for the comment
❤ There is no place on Earth like Cass Scenic Railroad. It's truly a taste of Heaven on Earth.
@@Lewman211 We love it up there. It is pretty special that they can now run the trains during the winter. Thanks for your comment
Beautiful work
@@dwightbuck5664 Thank you
Fantastic shoots!! Not easy I know as I live nearby. I did not know they were doing this....thanks for sharing.
@@davevan8864 Thanks for watching. It was interesting getting to some of the places. Worth it to catch the train in the snow.
Excellent video, likes from me!
@@ЛЬВИНИ Thank you so much
I have C&O Employee Timetable #153 from April 1966 that instructs C&O Greenbrier Subdivision crews: (i) CASS, W. VA. - Before entering that portion of Passing Siding at Cass between the water tank and the west switch, it must be known that this portion of track is clear of scenic railroad equipment movements.
Of interest is "scenic railroad" was not capitalized, nor did it mention "Cass Scenic Railroad" by name. In any event, by that late date there was seldom if ever more than one C&O train on the line at any given time, so the passing siding probably didn't see much C&O use. C&O had closed the train order office at Cass around 1965, and other than occasional hoppers of coal for the Shays, there probably wasn't any C&O business at Cass ever again.
Nearly 60 years on, we can still enjoy the "scenic railroad equipment movements" even though the C&O hasn't run up that valley since December 28, 1978. Beautiful to see #5 in the snow.
@@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont Thanks for your comment. That’s some interesting information
Thank you for the beautiful video.
Most of my family is from Cass. My Great-Uncle, Kyle J. Neighbors, worked on the train and also started the logging museum there. His Dad, Calvin B. Neighbors, worked the night shift at the lumber mill as a stationary engineer until he was 70 years old.
Other family of mine from Cass include the Varners, Sheets, Puseys, etc.
I believe it was May, 2024 when I met and spoke with Mr. Artie Barkely at the "filling station" in Green Bank. He worked as an engineer on the train...
@@CalvinNeighbors Cool to have connections to Cass. My great grandfather Grandville was working on the train when they brought the last load of logs into Cass. Distant cousins to all the Barkleys that work on the trains now. Thanks for the comment
Love the whistle on 5. Great vid!
@@mattdotsonrailfanproductio266 Thank you
There is no better train whistle than Cass RR.
@@jps1179 That is what I think. Thanks for the comment
Great video! We haven’t been to Cass for a while. Now that the Cass to Durbin route is open we will have to do that trip.
@@OutOfOrderGarage It is a nice trip. Thanks for the comment
What really surprised me in this clip is how long you can hear the whistle echoing in the hills with all the leaves down. Way longer than in the summer!
@@kleetus92 Yes. It definitely has a different sound with the snow on
@Barkley512 Just like went a current day freight comes by on snow covered rail... weird sound.
I love this video, and the sight of a Shay in the snow is a rare and exciting sight, but oh my gosh, could they have layed off the whistle for just a few minutes?!
@@Matts_Conrail_Chicago_Mainline They like to put on a show. I personally think the whistles are the best part. Thanks so much for the comment
Magnificent catches of the steam locomotive coming by and pass, I like it 5 stars.
Thumbs up.
Hearing that puffing and chufing sound is absolutely crazy.
Keep up the perfect work, my friend, I just liked and and your channel, Greetings from Portugal to the USA.
@LisbonRailProductionsandF1 Thank you so much. Appreciate the kind comments.
@Barkley512 my pleasure, mate.
@Barkley512 the trains in your country are amazing.
One day, I will travel to the USA and film the trains.
@LisbonRailProductionsandF1 Cass, West Virginia is a special place. They 5 operation Shay locomotives and a Climax. Very cool to live close enough to go see these old engines in action
Been to Cass twice now but never in the winter. Definitely going to add this to the list!
@@mattPG78 Definitely a great experience with the snow ❄️ Thanks for the comment
Thanks for sharing!
@@iitywybmad29 Thank you for watching
A+!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎
@@freedomrider30 Thanks
Fantastic video thank you! to see #5 running during the winter with the snow is a real treat.
@@neilwilliams5173 Thank you so much. Really excited that they are able to run the trains in the winter time. Snow and steam are a good combination
Thanks for videoing this!
@@geraldsundberg3610 Thanks for watching
Great video thanks for posting, shay 5 did a great job love the shot from school house curve
@@donaldfaris4798 Thanks. Kind of got that by accident. Group was set up where I usually go. Appreciate your comment
Thanks for the ride. Love the stem engine.
@@danherrmann8755 Thanks for your comment
Great Video
Love it
Thanks!
Wow!Great video❤!
@@crisantiti8084 Thanks
I love Cass Scenic Railroad. Glad WV is letting Cass preserve history.
@@VirginiaPrepper We love Cass. Very blessed to be as close as we are. Thanks for the comment
Great Video! Ill be up there sometime soon hoping for snow.
@@cassscenicproductions8888 Thanks. Should be snow. Doesn’t look like it is going anywhere anytime soon. It’s great to be able to see the trains running in the snow
I'll bet you could hear this at Snowshoe....
@@kleetus92 I’m sure you can
Whaat engine is that?
@@marcusmcmillan375 Engine #5
So sad lima Ohio took down the plant where the shay was built
@@hotquilter123 That’s sad. Thanks for your comment
Eine Tolle Lokomotive , vor allem sie in Betrieb zu sehen , aber das übertriebene Pfeifen geht mir richtig auf die Nerven .
@@rudisauer6659 Glad you enjoyed watching the locomotive in action. Appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching the
Traditional Signal for a road crossing is the Morse Code "Q". Long - Long - Short - Long. None off this Whoop-Whooping around. Traditional reilroad signals have real meaning. Seems you don't know that. All you're doing is making usless noise. 🤨
@@tmeyer2022 I agree that I am unfamiliar with traditional railroad signals and there meaning. Just a guy that likes old steam trains. Appreciate your knowledge and insight. Thanks for your comment
That's what Cass is known for though ever since the logging days, the men who know how to play a tune with the whistle. Personally, I believe that's one of the factors that makes Cass so wonderful the sound of those whistles.
@@cassscenicproductions8888 I agree with you friend