The 644 is the B&LE engine that was undergoing a complete overhaul to running order in the Pittsburgh, PA area. That engine is a 2-10-4, but I have not heard anything about that engine for a few years now.
Excellent series. I really enjoyed it start to finish. Nice way to close with that hotshot IM train. Good ol' NS sticking to their Southern roots by running the power LHF. When it's an EMD, it's okay. But seeing a GE doing it just looks wrong. :-)
That last shot of y'all stopping at that yard to wait on another train to pass by was actually in Greenville, SC. I can tell by the size and configuration and memory of Google Maps.
So sad we can't ride in the open vestibule doors anymore. I honestly understand and respect the railroad's safety polices for railfans and railroaders riding on the excursion trains but the best way to enjoy them is to have the windows rolled down to listen and watch the steamers work hard and pull us at speed.
I was fortunate enough to ride behind her last summer first time in Roanoke to a trip to Radford(Walton Junction) . Fun but ain't just the same anymore without Windows being down on the cars and vestibules with Lawyers running the railroad afraid if somebody today would sue because got a cinder in their eyes or get their hands or head knocked off by another train on a double track line.
@USRoute66 real quick its the B&LE 643 The locomotive is in running order it needs the fra boiler test and then the parts put back on and then she would beable to move and you can belive me I now people in the circle of the owner ship of the 643
To drive typical American steamer you have to be a master. Generic european steam locos are toys compared to these multi-thousand HP monsters. For example - Polish express engine class Pt47 has power of 1200 kilowatts and whell arrangment 2-8-2. That sounds funny, when comparing it to the American ones.
The 644 is the B&LE engine that was undergoing a complete overhaul to running order in the Pittsburgh, PA area. That engine is a 2-10-4, but I have not heard anything about that engine for a few years now.
So cool again! Wish I had the chance to ride it back then! Great video, thanks for sharing! 5*****
I would absolutely love to ride that train.
Thanks for the info.
Excellent series. I really enjoyed it start to finish. Nice way to close with that hotshot IM train. Good ol' NS sticking to their Southern roots by running the power LHF. When it's an EMD, it's okay. But seeing a GE doing it just looks wrong. :-)
That last shot of y'all stopping at that yard to wait on another train to pass by was actually in Greenville, SC. I can tell by the size and configuration and memory of Google Maps.
So sad we can't ride in the open vestibule doors anymore. I honestly understand and respect the railroad's safety polices for railfans and railroaders riding on the excursion trains but the best way to enjoy them is to have the windows rolled down to listen and watch the steamers work hard and pull us at speed.
I was fortunate enough to ride behind her last summer first time in Roanoke to a trip to Radford(Walton Junction) . Fun but ain't just the same anymore without Windows being down on the cars and vestibules with Lawyers running the railroad afraid if somebody today would sue because got a cinder in their eyes or get their hands or head knocked off by another train on a double track line.
@USRoute66 real quick its the B&LE 643 The locomotive is in running order it needs the fra boiler test and then the parts put back on and then she would beable to move and you can belive me I now people in the circle of the owner ship of the 643
@FastFlyingVirginian N&W only made 14 J class 4-8-4s numbered from 600-613. 611 obviously is the only survivor of the group.
By any chance, do you remember the number on that "Long-Hood" C39-8?
To drive typical American steamer you have to be a master. Generic european steam locos are toys compared to these multi-thousand HP monsters. For example - Polish express engine class Pt47 has power of 1200 kilowatts and whell arrangment 2-8-2. That sounds funny, when comparing it to the American ones.