Did the 614 in Oct (20th?) '96 foliage trip HOB-> Port Jervis. I got awesome pics of the runby in Jervis. So close for the pics, I almost got blown over from the speed
Thanks for watching, most trips we did 3 runbys with each one going faster. Absolutely if you were close you got cinders and a push back. Those were the days
Hi Kyle thanks for watching. Yes I had the pleasure of working on 614 for 6 years. I thank Mr Ross Rowland every chance I get for giving me the chance. It was an experience I will never forget.
I was fortunate to make the Hoboken to Port Jervis to Hoboken trip in 1998. I really enjoyed the experience. Out of curiosity, did you know Charlie Strunk from Hampton, NJ? I went to high school with his son, Nate. I would sit in a bar drinking beer with Charlie while he regaled me with lots of stories of his railroading career. To say he was a character is an understatement.
I road behind 614 on the Chessie Safety Express back in the early 80’s from Columbus OH down to Russel KY and back. Makes me sad to see it just sitting outside there, hopefully somebody will either restore it once again to working condition or put it inside a nice railroad museum somewhere so it doesn’t rust away.
Dont be surprised if you see 614 moved in 2024 Dru. I cant get into specifics but never say never,. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it. She is indeed very special to me.
1) Your mentions of 2024 have my curiosity peaked. I look forward to hopefully hearing good news for the 614 in the future. 2) That GPE livery always makes me think about what a shame it is that the plans for the Greenbrier Presidential Express didn’t come to fruition. It would’ve been the most luxurious train in North America if it had come to fruition and actually operated. Plus it would’ve been fantastic to see the 614 running at the head end of the Express. Maybe one day America will have a luxury train like the GPE. Maybe one day.
an impressive locomotive indeed, hopefully someday she'll get her chance to thunder on the high iron once again, I'm even anticipating the Reading 2100's return soon, great video!
Such a shame that the plans for the Greenbrier Presidential Express didn’t come to fruition. It would’ve been the most luxurious train in North America if it had come to fruition and actually operated. Plus it would’ve been fantastic to see the 614 running at the head end of the Express.
I think it's so very wonderful and fortunate you got to see Ross Rowland again and without a doubt see 614 again if she could talk I'm sure she was happy to see you as well. 614 is my most loved and favorite Northern in both Preservation and Operation I watched all the films of her from the 1980s when she did the coal test trains through the New River Gorge to The Chessie Safety express. I even have a Broadway Limited HO model of her that I cherish. It saddens me to see her cold and Silent but I refuse to give up hope that she will feel a fire in her firebox again and hear her beautiful whistle again. I love all steam locomotives but Lima Locomotives Works was indeed the watch maker of steam and there locomotives are my number one. 614 I feel is the queen of all Lima Locomotives she and her sisters were in my book the finest 4-8-4s ever built. So I hope one day she will move again under her own steam. I am also happy you got to see her again and share that visit with us as well.
Thank you for the kind words and compliment. Yes it was a huge thrill to once again go toe to toe with Mr Ross Rowland. He took a chance on a guy like me who knew nothing going in and made me a railroader. He was generous with my family. I will always both remember and respect him for that. After talking with both him and Hank dont be surprised if you hear 614 news in 2024.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains thank you as well and I love that Mr Ross Rowland was very good and kind to you and your family. Whatever the news is that comes in 2024 it has now stoked the fire of hope for 614 so thank you for that news and I look forward to 2024.
Was on the original 614 trip from hoboken with my then 5 year old son. Magnificent experience. So sad and misguided to see the 614 exposed to the elements. Gotta be more to the story. Gary j
Thanks for watching, yes she is. I had the pleasure of being there for three days and spent it exclusively at the museum. Its in really great shape and man brought back memories.
I rode behind 614 up Sand Patch, 17 Mile, Cranberry, and Streets Run Grades with heavy tonnage. Those grades on the old B&O made 614 work to the max. Streets Run Grade out of Pittsburgh was the only one that beat 614 and required a helper.
Thanks for watching Mark. I had the priveledge thanks to Ross Rowland to work on her for six years. In Jersey we didnt have any steep grades but days she pulled between 22 and 26 cars unassisted. Was a treat.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains I think we had around 24 cars, except for Cranberry Grade which if I remember right was 16 cars. Cranberry is 12 miles long @ 3%. 24 cars was just too much for Streets Run Grade, but the 614 gave it all she got, but stalled out about 1/2 mile from the tunnel. We had to wait for over an hour for a helper engine which put us way behind schedule. On the return trip, Chessie had helpers assigned from Wheeling back into Pittsburgh, especially for the long and steep grade out of Wheeling up to the tunnel in West Alexander PA. While it was somewhat disappointing to have 2 GP40-2s pulling in front of 614, the bright spot was we were hitting 55 mph in spots with all the extra horsepower. That was quite the thrill as the steep terrain on W&P Sub usually limited freights to 30 mph tops and often in the single digits for speed on the hills.
I just saw something from Ross I believe that there is going to be an announcement soon and it looks like from the hints that 614 will be restored to operation again. As to where it will run, who knows until more details are made known. It's a picture of 614's number plate and a 97% bar on a black background meaning that the announcement is very soon. How old is Ross Rowland, anyway? He has to be in his 70's now.
CSX is hesitant to let Steam on their rails but if I’m not mistaken, they did donate money to Kentucky Steam Heritage to restore C&O 2716. Maybe if convinced, they could donate some money towards 614’s restoration!
@@BobsOGaugeTrains The real shame is that for all the Big Emma tenders, both the two still around in original condition and in rebuilt aux tender form, that are still around, not a single Big Emma engine was preserved. Would’ve been pretty to cool to have a Big Emma preserved. Prolly could’ve made for a fine excursion engine too. But ah well. One can only hope that if the PRR T1 Trust sees great success with their 5550, that other new build projects pop up with a new Big Emma being among them.
Athough I have very mixed feelings about Ross selling 614, he gave a guy like me a chance. I think it would be great to see her restored and run again.
No matter what shape this engine is in, she wont last outside. What the heck? Build some protection around this beauty.😢 Same old story. No money to help keep equipment for future generations. This guy keeps saying the same thing over & over. Yeah yeah. Ross roland. Geez
Did the 614 in Oct (20th?) '96 foliage trip HOB-> Port Jervis. I got awesome pics of the runby in Jervis. So close for the pics, I almost got blown over from the speed
Thanks for watching, most trips we did 3 runbys with each one going faster. Absolutely if you were close you got cinders and a push back. Those were the days
I didn't knew you worked on the 614, that must've been a life dream job to do.
Hi Kyle thanks for watching. Yes I had the pleasure of working on 614 for 6 years. I thank Mr Ross Rowland every chance I get for giving me the chance. It was an experience I will never forget.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains Wish I did something similar to that working on a heritage site or in a museum fill with trains .
I would love to see this engine operating
Keep following look for news in 2025
@@BobsOGaugeTrainsI miss the 2101
So much. I saw it when I lived in Mulliken Michigan
I was fortunate to make the Hoboken to Port Jervis to Hoboken trip in 1998. I really enjoyed the experience. Out of curiosity, did you know Charlie Strunk from Hampton, NJ? I went to high school with his son, Nate. I would sit in a bar drinking beer with Charlie while he regaled me with lots of stories of his railroading career. To say he was a character is an understatement.
Hi John, I cant say I knew him but the whole 614 era was 30 years ago. Im sure we at least crossed paths somewhere.
I road behind 614 on the Chessie Safety Express back in the early 80’s from Columbus OH down to Russel KY and back. Makes me sad to see it just sitting outside there, hopefully somebody will either restore it once again to working condition or put it inside a nice railroad museum somewhere so it doesn’t rust away.
Dont be surprised if you see 614 moved in 2024 Dru. I cant get into specifics but never say never,. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it. She is indeed very special to me.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains you know if the aft is returning? and if ross is running the 614?
@@cykablyatman6242 Like he said, he can’t get into specifics, so it’s kinda pointless to ask those questions.
I guess there’s no place good enough for this magnificent IronHorse to run at
Never say never Zach. Dont be surprised if you see something happening in 2024.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains thank you
Awesome! I saw 614 in 2019 and went in her cab. She truly is an amazing steam locomotive, she never fails to impress me!
Yes she is, I was on her crew for six years in the 1990's and alot of great memories. I will be going back in the spring.
I wonder if MRPS could acquire 614?
1) Your mentions of 2024 have my curiosity peaked. I look forward to hopefully hearing good news for the 614 in the future.
2) That GPE livery always makes me think about what a shame it is that the plans for the Greenbrier Presidential Express didn’t come to fruition. It would’ve been the most luxurious train in North America if it had come to fruition and actually operated. Plus it would’ve been fantastic to see the 614 running at the head end of the Express. Maybe one day America will have a luxury train like the GPE. Maybe one day.
Never say bever and I agree. I also stand by my statement watch for 2024. And that came from both Ross Rowland and Hank his crew chief.
an impressive locomotive indeed, hopefully someday she'll get her chance to thunder on the high iron once again, I'm even anticipating the Reading 2100's return soon, great video!
Thank you yes she is. She will be back, I guarantee it. Thanks for watching..
WOuld C&O 614 be restored again once again.
I cant get into specifics at this point Max, but yep.
I don't care for the greenbrier express plan or the decals, but I think it looks great in green and should be restored like that.
Thanks for checking it out. When I was there in July I have to tell you the engine is in really good shape. Be nice to get her moving again.
Such a shame that the plans for the Greenbrier Presidential Express didn’t come to fruition. It would’ve been the most luxurious train in North America if it had come to fruition and actually operated. Plus it would’ve been fantastic to see the 614 running at the head end of the Express.
Thanks for the tour Bob♐️👍
Thank you much, part 2 coming up. Its a great place and she is actually in very good shape.
I think it's so very wonderful and fortunate you got to see Ross Rowland again and without a doubt see 614 again if she could talk I'm sure she was happy to see you as well. 614 is my most loved and favorite Northern in both Preservation and Operation I watched all the films of her from the 1980s when she did the coal test trains through the New River Gorge to The Chessie Safety express. I even have a Broadway Limited HO model of her that I cherish. It saddens me to see her cold and Silent but I refuse to give up hope that she will feel a fire in her firebox again and hear her beautiful whistle again. I love all steam locomotives but Lima Locomotives Works was indeed the watch maker of steam and there locomotives are my number one. 614 I feel is the queen of all Lima Locomotives she and her sisters were in my book the finest 4-8-4s ever built. So I hope one day she will move again under her own steam. I am also happy you got to see her again and share that visit with us as well.
Thank you for the kind words and compliment. Yes it was a huge thrill to once again go toe to toe with Mr Ross Rowland. He took a chance on a guy like me who knew nothing going in and made me a railroader. He was generous with my family. I will always both remember and respect him for that. After talking with both him and Hank dont be surprised if you hear 614 news in 2024.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains thank you as well and I love that Mr Ross Rowland was very good and kind to you and your family. Whatever the news is that comes in 2024 it has now stoked the fire of hope for 614 so thank you for that news and I look forward to 2024.
Neat you found your engine again Bob. It’s like reuniting with an old friend.
Yes, it was a long time and felt good to be there again.
I’m in central jersey also. Union county!
Hi Matt, maybe we would run into eachother at a Greenberg. im not far from there. Thanks for watching.
Very much enjoyed watching, thanks Bob ! Beautiful engine!
Thanks for the compliment Scotty. Im gonna agree with you. Greatest engine ever built. It was an honor to work on her.
Was on the original 614 trip from hoboken with my then 5 year old son. Magnificent experience. So sad and misguided to see the 614 exposed to the elements. Gotta be more to the story. Gary j
Thanks Gary, actually 614 is in pretty decent shape considering. I miss the old days as well. It was a real pleasure to work for Mr Roiwland.
I Seen It Too.!
Was a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for taking the drive.
Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing with us. Beautiful locomotive.
Thanks for watching, yes she is. I had the pleasure of being there for three days and spent it exclusively at the museum. Its in really great shape and man brought back memories.
Awesome video of 614 Bob!
Thanks for watching, dont miss part 2 coming up, its a fabulous museum.
So interesting Bob
Thanks for watching Mikey. It was a great trip and felt good to be back.
What a wonderful reunion to have after all those years, Bob. A really great tour to share with your fans! A magnificent locomotive to see.
Thanks Tom. Yes it was great to be reunited both with Ross Rowland and spend three days on 614 was wonderful.
Another fantastic video, can’t wait for part two
Thanks for watching Eric. The support is much appreciated.
I rode behind 614 up Sand Patch, 17 Mile, Cranberry, and Streets Run Grades with heavy tonnage. Those grades on the old B&O made 614 work to the max. Streets Run Grade out of Pittsburgh was the only one that beat 614 and required a helper.
Thanks for watching Mark. I had the priveledge thanks to Ross Rowland to work on her for six years. In Jersey we didnt have any steep grades but days she pulled between 22 and 26 cars unassisted. Was a treat.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains I think we had around 24 cars, except for Cranberry Grade which if I remember right was 16 cars. Cranberry is 12 miles long @ 3%. 24 cars was just too much for Streets Run Grade, but the 614 gave it all she got, but stalled out about 1/2 mile from the tunnel. We had to wait for over an hour for a helper engine which put us way behind schedule. On the return trip, Chessie had helpers assigned from Wheeling back into Pittsburgh, especially for the long and steep grade out of Wheeling up to the tunnel in West Alexander PA. While it was somewhat disappointing to have 2 GP40-2s pulling in front of 614, the bright spot was we were hitting 55 mph in spots with all the extra horsepower. That was quite the thrill as the steep terrain on W&P Sub usually limited freights to 30 mph tops and often in the single digits for speed on the hills.
I just saw something from Ross I believe that there is going to be an announcement soon and it looks like from the hints that 614 will be restored to operation again. As to where it will run, who knows until more details are made known. It's a picture of 614's number plate and a 97% bar on a black background meaning that the announcement is very soon. How old is Ross Rowland, anyway? He has to be in his 70's now.
I was with Ross twice last year. Yes it will be restored to operate.
I think the Buckingham branch could use 614 for one of their excursions
Be great to see but estimate to get 614 back to running is #2M +. The problem is where to get the funds and trackage rights.
CSX is hesitant to let Steam on their rails but if I’m not mistaken, they did donate money to Kentucky Steam Heritage to restore C&O 2716. Maybe if convinced, they could donate some money towards 614’s restoration!
So CSX is letting the Buckingham Branch run N&W 611 on CSX tracks. I think that might make a C&O 614 more possible!
,,,,Why don't some RR lover contact Warren Buffet [ billionaire BNSF ],,,,,I heard he loves trains........@@BobsOGaugeTrains
Nice video Bob I hope someday c&o 614 Will be bought by a millionaire and will be restored and operate for excursions
Never say never, do not be surprised when she makes her comeback.
They Have the L&N big Emma Tender that got turned into a Auxiliary Tender
Yes that's an interesting bit of history not too many people know. The museum visit was nothing short of fantastic.
@@BobsOGaugeTrains The real shame is that for all the Big Emma tenders, both the two still around in original condition and in rebuilt aux tender form, that are still around, not a single Big Emma engine was preserved. Would’ve been pretty to cool to have a Big Emma preserved. Prolly could’ve made for a fine excursion engine too. But ah well. One can only hope that if the PRR T1 Trust sees great success with their 5550, that other new build projects pop up with a new Big Emma being among them.
Maxwell here is number 614 getting steamed.
Well I dont want to say much, but dont be surprised if news comes out in 2024.
"Un-feathered access?' My word. . .
They were very gracious with me on my visit. I was everywhere. In the tender, cab, on the catwalks. It was nice to be home again.
Hi Bob what do you think about Ross selling 614 and to be restored at Strasburg . Great news
Athough I have very mixed feelings about Ross selling 614, he gave a guy like me a chance. I think it would be great to see her restored and run again.
WE WANT CHESSIE STEAM BACK!
#FireUp614 and we want 614 back to chesapeake & Ohio not in presidential express
Tanks for watching. All I can say is put 2024 in your date book. You will see it happen. Remember where you heard it first.
“;-)”🚂😎👍
Thanks for watching Mr Shades. Always a pleasure, keep up the good work!
No matter what shape this engine is in, she wont last outside. What the heck? Build some protection around this beauty.😢
Same old story. No money to help keep equipment for future generations.
This guy keeps saying the same thing over & over.
Yeah yeah. Ross roland. Geez
Ross sold it and it is being restored at Strasburg.