Very nice video. As they were building this facility over a several year period they published an ongoing series of videos documenting its construction. Thanks for posting.
Another thing about Canadian Pacific 1278 that you didn't mention was that she was used to pull excursion trains on the Gettysburg Railroad. However, while on the Gettysburg Railroad, 1278 was horribly maintained, and was not in good shape at all. It all reached a boiling point (no pun intended) when 1278 suffered a backdraft boiler explosion on June 16, 1995. She was taken out of service afterwards, and later acquired by the Ohio Central railroad. 1278 was never repaired (the damaged she sustained nearly 30 years ago is still there). However, it's been discovered that it won't take very much to get 1278 running again, but there aren't any plans to bring her up to steam anytime soon. However, it would be really awesome to see a doubleheader with both 1278 and 1293 in the future.
Thanks for the info. The docent did tell us that it had run on the Gettysburg, but not about the explosion. In fact he gave us more history of each of the locomotives than I included in the video. I didn't want to make it too long. To me, the problem with doing full restorations is that, according to the docent, they don't have rights to run on any track other than back and forth on their property. That's a pretty severe limitation. It seems pretty pointless to spend the money to restore big locomotives to operational status when your longest run is less than a mile.
I don't mean to correct you, but 3960 belonged to the Wheeling and Lake Erie, not the Western and Lake Erie which I have never heard of, but I have heard of the Lake Erie and Western. I think it's one of two remaining W&LE steam locomotives remaining.
The roundhouse is the largest building in the world with mortise and tenon frame construction (like old barns) All the wood timbers were cut for this building, I believe from old growth oaks. All the bricks were made locally in and around Sugarcreek. The locomotive doors were also hand crafted with custom blacksmithed straps and hinges. The reason they don't restore all the locomotives to working order is that to be able to run, they have to undergo a thorough inspection, practically a rebuild every 15 years, regardless of whether or not they'd turned a wheel that whole time. Even a locomotive that was in good condition and running costs about a million dollars to go through this process. There isn't enough time or money to do all the locomotives, so most are just cosmetic restorations. Sugarcreek is just a few minutes away, and a great place to visit in of itself. There are a LOT of Amish shops and produce stands in the area as well, It's easy to spend an entire weekend in the area.
I tig welded together one of the axile lube boxes on the 6325 about20 years ago. Met Mr. Jacobson for about five minutes. Wish home could be closer to the shop.
I can see at 4:08 that there’s a smokebox door of another steam locomotive, B&O 417, sitting against a pole. Any idea what happened to the rest of the locomotive?
I was just a visitor to the roundhouse and don't have any first hand knowledge, but I did see this discussed here www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44541 part way down the page
I saw the museum back in 2021 and hope to visit that place again. Reading 1187 was under restoration at the time, and I hope to see her again in her new appearance. I saw 37 back at Strasburg in 2022, and I can tell she looks grand now. I also hope they restore 1278 to operation one day.
I’m surprised it didn’t take that long to get 643 to look almost brand new again. I thought I would be a bit longer until 643 would finish her cosmic restoration, but I guess I was wrong.
It's too bad that nobody is putting the proper driving rods on the wheels because in my opinion that's half the point of looking at a steam locomotive.
Great , all these beasts stuffed and mounted , going no place . Jerry is gone and nothing is happening . VERY TRAGIC. If restored , where will they run ?!
I was able to visit last year. A MUST SEE for any steam railfans.
#643 is already looking fine. Age of Steam Roundhouse has a great collection.
I live down here in south Texas and I had no idea that this place exists, I've got to get up there to see it!! Thank you so much for this video.
I stumbled on it by accident too. I don't think it's very well known.
Very nice video. As they were building this facility over a several year period they published an ongoing series of videos documenting its construction. Thanks for posting.
Another thing about Canadian Pacific 1278 that you didn't mention was that she was used to pull excursion trains on the Gettysburg Railroad. However, while on the Gettysburg Railroad, 1278 was horribly maintained, and was not in good shape at all. It all reached a boiling point (no pun intended) when 1278 suffered a backdraft boiler explosion on June 16, 1995. She was taken out of service afterwards, and later acquired by the Ohio Central railroad. 1278 was never repaired (the damaged she sustained nearly 30 years ago is still there). However, it's been discovered that it won't take very much to get 1278 running again, but there aren't any plans to bring her up to steam anytime soon. However, it would be really awesome to see a doubleheader with both 1278 and 1293 in the future.
Thanks for the info. The docent did tell us that it had run on the Gettysburg, but not about the explosion. In fact he gave us more history of each of the locomotives than I included in the video. I didn't want to make it too long. To me, the problem with doing full restorations is that, according to the docent, they don't have rights to run on any track other than back and forth on their property. That's a pretty severe limitation. It seems pretty pointless to spend the money to restore big locomotives to operational status when your longest run is less than a mile.
1278 is last on the list to ever be restored to operation. There's a reason you didn't hear about the crown sheet failure
Rip crown sheet
Very well filmed, well researched effort. Love it that you give some history. Gary
Was there inJuly of this year. Amazing collection.
I didn’t know that 33 was gonna be restored again! Same with the fact that 643 already looks good
You could be right. I was taking notes as the docent was talking. It's possible I wrote something incorrectly or that he misspoke.
I don't mean to correct you, but 3960 belonged to the Wheeling and Lake Erie, not the Western and Lake Erie which I have never heard of, but I have heard of the Lake Erie and Western. I think it's one of two remaining W&LE steam locomotives remaining.
FYI Lee-ma is in Peru. Lie-ma is in Ohio.
Sorry about that. I'm from Philly. We talk funny.
Well the judge who actually named it insisted it should be LEE-ma, like in Peru. So honestly it’s either or. People get way too hung up about it
I'll try to say Lie-ma in my next video anyway.
Very nice video! Thanks for putting this together!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Went there July 20th, there’s also a museum nearby called Erb’s Coleman museum
1187 camelback is from Strasburg RR-was #4
Fantastic video, great narration.. appreciate the share. Its been a few years since i been there..
Glad you enjoyed it
@@jayeibner974 very much, and I also pronounce it LEE-mah 🤣 it's the way NATO and military pronounce the L, over the radio as the phonetic alphabet..
The roundhouse is the largest building in the world with mortise and tenon frame construction (like old barns) All the wood timbers were cut for this building, I believe from old growth oaks. All the bricks were made locally in and around Sugarcreek. The locomotive doors were also hand crafted with custom blacksmithed straps and hinges.
The reason they don't restore all the locomotives to working order is that to be able to run, they have to undergo a thorough inspection, practically a rebuild every 15 years, regardless of whether or not they'd turned a wheel that whole time. Even a locomotive that was in good condition and running costs about a million dollars to go through this process. There isn't enough time or money to do all the locomotives, so most are just cosmetic restorations.
Sugarcreek is just a few minutes away, and a great place to visit in of itself. There are a LOT of Amish shops and produce stands in the area as well, It's easy to spend an entire weekend in the area.
I tig welded together one of the axile lube boxes on the 6325 about20 years ago. Met Mr. Jacobson for about five minutes. Wish home could be closer to the shop.
I certainly noticed the BC&G #13. A sister locomotive, BC&G #14, is in display, cosmetically restored, in Gaithersburg, MD.
Let's get 6325 rolling
I can see at 4:08 that there’s a smokebox door of another steam locomotive, B&O 417, sitting against a pole. Any idea what happened to the rest of the locomotive?
I was just a visitor to the roundhouse and don't have any first hand knowledge, but I did see this discussed here www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44541 part way down the page
Thanks ❤ Loved The Video 📹 😊
0:07 what is the number of the Nickle Plate Road tender?
I don't know, but maybe someone else can chime in.
Not entirely sure. I think it came off of a NKP mikado, though.
@@mylesspear i recognized it as a mikado type tender like 587 (i wish she could run again)
I saw the museum back in 2021 and hope to visit that place again.
Reading 1187 was under restoration at the time, and I hope to see her again in her new appearance.
I saw 37 back at Strasburg in 2022, and I can tell she looks grand now.
I also hope they restore 1278 to operation one day.
*Wheeling and Lake Erie
Nice video
there's number 643 a getting fixed
and would 6325 be running again.
Antique gloss on u 2 good ❤ 🎉
Nice video, likes from me
I’m surprised it didn’t take that long to get 643 to look almost brand new again. I thought I would be a bit longer until 643 would finish her cosmic restoration, but I guess I was wrong.
It was still in the shop, so I don’t think they’re done with it yet.
@@jayeibner974 well yes but it wasn’t long ago when they brought it in the shops, and they got half of the work done.
Cat's name is Felix.
It's too bad that nobody is putting the proper driving rods on the wheels because in my opinion that's half the point of looking at a steam locomotive.
2:55 the real pronunciation of Lima is (Lie-ma) not (Lee-ma)
Me likem plenty good, I be sure they all made Heap Big Smoke.
Great , all these beasts stuffed and mounted , going no place . Jerry is gone and nothing is happening . VERY TRAGIC. If restored , where will they run ?!