Unpopular opinion: I preferred the way the 819's whistle sounded when it was busted. More specifically - I like the way it sounded at the start of its 1988 trip. It sounded distinctive, and (to me,) gave the engine a unique voice no other locomotive has. I honestly don't think it even sounded bad (until later that is, when it started fully coming loose.) I don't mind it now that it's been fixed, but the old squeak definitely made the Cotton Belt stand out, and is one of the reasons she became my all-time favorite engine.
We lived in Pine Bluff 1944-1951. Old depot looks as I remembered it. Family rode Passenger trains to visit relatives. I was a school boy but fondly remember those trips behind the steam engines. Always a pleasant trip. As I recall, that depot was a busy place in those days.
I love this engine and I'm friends with Joseph Darrel Cason who was one of the crew that worked on this engine, and he was also a fireman as well on this engine. I wish he got to be engineer.
Nothing is impossible, but the 819 is very underrated unfortunately in today's world of steam, and she needs to be advertised on the internet, or some other platform to gain support and funding for her restoration. The volunteers also need time, and parts to devote themselves to 819.
WP67GT500 1 We can sure dream, but I’m certain UP is happy with what they currently have. 5 steam locos (2 of which are operational of course, 4014 and 844) is a lot already.
I was at the museum a couple months ago, and the auxiliary water tender was on the track to the right (driver's side) of #819. If I remember correctly, it has the number "814" on the back.
Don't you just love all the people standing in gauge and on the rail itself. Completely oblivious that other trains might be using those mainline tracks while their attention is completely on the 819. Unfortunately, one of the reasons that most class one's won't run steam locomotives because of safety and liability on their property. People get focused on one thing.
Got some sad news on 819. Just this morning on the Arkansas Railroad Musem's facebook they announced the rebuild on 819 is canceled. Here's a link to their site to see why they canceled the rebuild facebook.com/ArkansasRailroadMuseum/
If only UP could at least help them get it back to operating condition and help save this locomotive, that would be a hell of a dream, just sucks that this engine was a beast and it definitely had potential and it still does.
@@evanf1293 I mean this may be different from what UP rules are but 3751 is an ATSF and BNSF allows it on their tracks, but since ATSF was bought out by Burlington Northern and is now BNSF is 3751 still listed as a BNSF engine?
Unpopular opinion: I preferred the way the 819's whistle sounded when it was busted. More specifically - I like the way it sounded at the start of its 1988 trip. It sounded distinctive, and (to me,) gave the engine a unique voice no other locomotive has. I honestly don't think it even sounded bad (until later that is, when it started fully coming loose.) I don't mind it now that it's been fixed, but the old squeak definitely made the Cotton Belt stand out, and is one of the reasons she became my all-time favorite engine.
We lived in Pine Bluff 1944-1951. Old depot looks as I remembered it. Family rode Passenger trains to visit relatives. I was a school boy but fondly remember those trips behind the steam engines. Always a pleasant trip. As I recall, that depot was a busy place in those days.
I love this engine and I'm friends with Joseph Darrel Cason who was one of the crew that worked on this engine, and he was also a fireman as well on this engine. I wish he got to be engineer.
Thank you..for these awesome videos...It sure brings back great memories...when it was allowed to run.
Great footage. Beautiful whistle!
This locomotive is so cool. I love watching it's videos
thanks ! I hope they can get it going again
#Save819
819 is under going a comestic restoration right now.
Familiar whistle to the one on SP 4449.
UP 844 and 819 are from the same stable.
And frisco 1552
This is most close to 1522 As 819 is Wearing An SLSF 3 Chime
10:28 K&L Trainz Cotton Belt 819 V2 Whistle
This whistle sound is better than the one in Classic North American Steam from Pentrex.
I love that whistle. What kind was it?
sounds a lot like a hancock 3 chime
@@Graulas Except it's missing two chimes.
It's said to Be a Frisco (SLSF) 3 Chime
It could be long bell 3 chime
Enyone know what kind of whistle is on 819 sounds like a hancock or long bell 3 to me
You're correct, it is a Long Bell 3 Chime.
This was fitted to replace her other whistle that Blew Off From being Unsecured while Mounted
oil burner?
Yes, 819 is an oil burner. Neil
I believe that if the museum donated 819 to UP steam, that Up would rebuild her. Lets be honest that museum can’t fix it up alone
Nothing is impossible, but the 819 is very underrated unfortunately in today's world of steam, and she needs to be advertised on the internet, or some other platform to gain support and funding for her restoration. The volunteers also need time, and parts to devote themselves to 819.
WP67GT500 1 We can sure dream, but I’m certain UP is happy with what they currently have. 5 steam locos (2 of which are operational of course, 4014 and 844) is a lot already.
I like the train Cotton Belt #819 4-8-4 Steam locomotive this was first steam Locomotive
what happend to the water tender
Not sure what your question is about. If you are asking where the water tender is currently, I do not know Darrel Cason might know. Neil
i was asking the water tender, yes i was
Brian joe
As far as I know, it's still in storage at the old shops along with 819 and most of the associated rolling stock.
I was at the museum a couple months ago, and the auxiliary water tender was on the track to the right (driver's side) of #819. If I remember correctly, it has the number "814" on the back.
Don't you just love all the people standing in gauge and on the rail itself. Completely oblivious that other trains might be using those mainline tracks while their attention is completely on the 819. Unfortunately, one of the reasons that most class one's won't run steam locomotives because of safety and liability on their property. People get focused on one thing.
Lot of comments on the whistle. IIRC the whistle had been cut down for some reason during it's first rebuild and actually used to sound much better.
Hey I live in Tyler Texas but obviously I wasn’t born in the 1990s
I live just outside of Tyler, and saw it when it came.
Dam those people don’t even car that there about to get hit by a train
Got some sad news on 819. Just this morning on the Arkansas Railroad Musem's facebook they announced the rebuild on 819 is canceled. Here's a link to their site to see why they canceled the rebuild facebook.com/ArkansasRailroadMuseum/
If only UP could at least help them get it back to operating condition and help save this locomotive, that would be a hell of a dream, just sucks that this engine was a beast and it definitely had potential and it still does.
@@TheSteamGuy5125 the chances are unlikely as they'll only allow UP engines on their tracks.
@@evanf1293 I mean this may be different from what UP rules are but 3751 is an ATSF and BNSF allows it on their tracks, but since ATSF was bought out by Burlington Northern and is now BNSF is 3751 still listed as a BNSF engine?
@@TheSteamGuy5125 idk but they'll likely allow 3751 seeing how its one of the few steam engines currently with ptc installed.
@@evanf1293 is that the problem, they need PTC, is that what UP is becoming very stern about?