Absolutely FANTASTIC work by everyone involved. Hats off to all of you. And Max... Your family who worked for the D&RG before you would indeed be VERY proud of you!
To the young engineer. I would not have even thought that you were a man I color. You just look human like all the rest. Amazing job by all involved in this project. Wonderful piece of history brought back to full life.
Oh wow I'm the 1,000th person to "like" this video! 168 is my favorite locomotive on the C&T. Thank you so much for making this video, I actually had a tear in my eye at the end. Thank you thank you.
This video is absolutely brilliant and captures in the best way, what the objectives of historic preservation are and connections with our past and people. Well done to Kobalt and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
This is the greatest video I think I’ve ever watched over this Railroad! As a railfan and cinematography enthusiast I commend you for your great work!!!
The Cumbres & Toltec is a National Historic Narrow Gauge Coal Driven Steam Train. My wife and I a lifetime couple of friends just took the ride! ................ GO!
Given the tremendous amount of money, time and skills involved in a restoration project such as the D&RG #168, it is encouraging to see that D&RG #169 is also being restored. She is pictured in the book, Little Engines and Big Men and travelled many of the same tracks as #168. Besides, Lewis Lathrop would be proud to see her running again after so many years of hanging out in a park doing nothing.. In Having lived in Gunnison for nearly 4 years and walked much of the abandoned rail routes there, it has long been a desire of mine to ride the Cumbres & Toltec and actually experience from a rail perspective what a 4% grade is like. It would also be gratifying to see #268 restored.. if only Gunnison had had the foresight to preserve some of the old right of way there for her to run on..
@@JohnSmith-rr2ti Typical reply from someone like you. You’re delusional. They are just preparing for the future. The conditions in Colorado are becoming increasingly dryer. The coal mine they get their coal from will more than likely shut down soon within the next few years. Would you rather have both railroads shut down completely the next time there’s a major fire, because of “history”? Keep in mind that they are still running steam locomotives that have operated on those railroads for almost a hundred years. Just because some of them are now oil doesn’t mean that the historical significance they have went up in flames. As someone who as actually ridden behind 489 as an oil burner, I preferred it much better than getting burned from cinders by a coal burner. It’s not the end of the world, so get over yourself.
It was ok until the end.. when Kobalt decided to give us all a lesson on the color of people's skin etc. Ugg. Even this historic piece of the US is not immune to the HR department.
@@KobaltTools Lol is about all I can say to your response. People like you , and companies like you are the real problem. It's sad to even watch you try to say something. Like really sad. And which "end" do you speak of here?
@@KobaltTools It's not offensive, although it should be left unsaid, because it being brought to be an issue, where clearly the railroad there doesn't have an issue with his skin.
Amazing video. To resurrect a locomotive and cars that have not run for 90 years is totally awesome. Congratulations to you all. I'm amazed that 168 hadn't been scrapped long ago (as many steam locomotives have been here in Australia).
Fantastic. Great cinematography, music, content. One question, who is this Elinor Lewis (and others) that keeps leaving this suspicious link "vay.fyi" in a lot of train related videos? There are several, but always with the same cryptic link. Always among the first to comment, I see them all the time. Somethin' fishy there.
What a fantastic learning video I have seen. Love to watch you guys rebuild this locomotive 🚂, great job guys. 👍👍👍👍 You guys should very proud of what you are doing there. Thanks again✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
This is a very well-produced video! I see the fantastic work on those absolutely beautiful locomotives that is steam. The sound of the whistle, the clickity clack, the chuffing of the smoke and steam in the pistons and cylinders, shoveling in the color and the putting in the oil in the firebox. The hard work is so satisfying when the job and work is done. Steam locomotives, are, without a doubt, one of the best machines ever devised. And I think they still top modern diesel electrics to this very day. The wonders o0f steam never fails to amaze so many. Steam will and always be king. Diesels can take a hike! Though, I like diesels too, mostly the vintage ones. Modern is cool too.
Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!! I kept hearing "I think I can..I think I can... NO! WAIT!... I KNOW I CAN!" Are you taking passengers? What do I have to do to get a ticket to ride on this stunningly beautiful Time Machine?? I have always had a deep soul connection to trains, and I am a Civil War Reenactor and already have the clothes and traveling Bonnet...How I would love to add this train ride to my bucket list. Thanks for all the hard work for those of us who can feel the connection to our past, especially with Steam Locomotives. Keep on chugging along.
We had a beautiful restored railroad here in Ulster County NY. It was built around 1873. We used it for a passenger tourist attraction. All of the sudden some politicians decide it would be better to get rid of it and make it into a hiking trail. Thousands of people fought to save the railroad but the politicians didn't care. VERY SAD! Its so nice to see this rail road survive. I wish I wasn't so far away I would love to get involved with it.
Great video! Thank you, Kobalt and all! I would like to know where #168 was originally built. Baldwin/Philadelphia? ALCO/Schenectady? Also, would like to know who originally built the coaches. Jackson & Sharp/Wilmington, DE? Where are the loco and the coaches today? Still on the C&T?
Worth noting, the guy who appears in and narrates this video was fired by the C&T, about the same time this vid was posted. Allegedly he was fired because he strictly followed industry guidelines, and his bosses were upset he wouldn't cut corners.
This is a fantastically constructed, high-quality video...great story telling, production and videography. Kudos to the craftsman that still know how to work hard and get things done and huge thanks to Kobalt Tools for helping make this reality! This is really wonderful public relations and makes me feel that much better toward my Kobalt 24v Max tools I've highlighted in my own videos I use practically every day keeping my small world of home and vehicle maintenance chugging along! 💪
"only one of its kind in the industry" Just say first on the C&T or maybe the US if you're feeling bold. In reality in 2003 the Canterbury Railway Society in New Zealand restored an 1887 locomotive, five 1874s carriages and wagons, and a pair of carriages from the 1880's to make their 'Heritage Train'. Not belittling your work here, but, don't make claims you can't back up?
Congratulations. But something like air brakes (Westinghouse?) and water injection valve should have been thoroughly examined, disassembled and rebuilt because you can't afford either one of those systems to fail.
Thanks "Kobalt Tools" for your support on this project.
This is what America is all about. Real Americans accomplishing GREATNESS.
Absolutely FANTASTIC work by everyone involved. Hats off to all of you. And Max... Your family who worked for the D&RG before you would indeed be VERY proud of you!
To the young engineer. I would not have even thought that you were a man I color. You just look human like all the rest. Amazing job by all involved in this project. Wonderful piece of history brought back to full life.
Holy cow, this is so well done, the editing and lighting! This should be their intro or a commercial.
Good enough for a Super Bowl commercial.
Oh wow I'm the 1,000th person to "like" this video! 168 is my favorite locomotive on the C&T. Thank you so much for making this video, I actually had a tear in my eye at the end. Thank you thank you.
Bravo ! Loved watching this !
This video is absolutely brilliant and captures in the best way, what the objectives of historic preservation are and connections with our past and people. Well done to Kobalt and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
incredible work !! congratulations !
Great video, somebody at Kobalt Tools obviously "gets it". Good on you.
This is the greatest video I think I’ve ever watched over this Railroad! As a railfan and cinematography enthusiast I commend you for your great work!!!
This was absolutely amazing! The project was great, and this video is spectacular!
The Cumbres & Toltec is a National Historic Narrow Gauge Coal Driven Steam Train. My wife and I a lifetime couple of friends just took the ride! ................ GO!
Great accomplishment! congratulations to everyone involved, makes me wish i could have helped, great job!
amazeing. i wish i could ride on it.
Given the tremendous amount of money, time and skills involved in a restoration project such as the D&RG #168, it is encouraging to see that D&RG #169 is also being restored. She is pictured in the book, Little Engines and Big Men and travelled many of the same tracks as #168. Besides, Lewis Lathrop would be proud to see her running again after so many years of hanging out in a park doing nothing.. In Having lived in Gunnison for nearly 4 years and walked much of the abandoned rail routes there, it has long been a desire of mine to ride the Cumbres & Toltec and actually experience from a rail perspective what a 4% grade is like. It would also be gratifying to see #268 restored.. if only Gunnison had had the foresight to preserve some of the old right of way there for her to run on..
Need To Communicate With at Some Point.. Well Done on Restoration
Well that's the challenges railroaders and steam locomotives got to take to run on their railroad
Really really beautiful.... i love this video and i am a train collector and i have this model to scale H0..
XD
Fabulous, just fabulous! DVD-?
neat
Where did Hollywood get those old trains use in those Western movies and TV shows
But they have already converted most to OIL steam...like Durango. History be damned.
I don't believe so
Oil is not the end of the world. They are still steam locomotives, coal or not.
@@drgw4883 Typical reply from someone like you...so what would you like them to change next? History...
@@JohnSmith-rr2ti Typical reply from someone like you. You’re delusional. They are just preparing for the future. The conditions in Colorado are becoming increasingly dryer. The coal mine they get their coal from will more than likely shut down soon within the next few years. Would you rather have both railroads shut down completely the next time there’s a major fire, because of “history”? Keep in mind that they are still running steam locomotives that have operated on those railroads for almost a hundred years. Just because some of them are now oil doesn’t mean that the historical significance they have went up in flames. As someone who as actually ridden behind 489 as an oil burner, I preferred it much better than getting burned from cinders by a coal burner. It’s not the end of the world, so get over yourself.
@@drgw4883 Lol.
And sad you are so blind to history.
It was ok until the end.. when Kobalt decided to give us all a lesson on the color of people's skin etc. Ugg. Even this historic piece of the US is not immune to the HR department.
Sorry you find a group of people bringing the promise of America to life so offensive. But thanks for sticking around to the end!
@@KobaltTools Lol is about all I can say to your response. People like you , and companies like you are the real problem. It's sad to even watch you try to say something. Like really sad.
And which "end" do you speak of here?
@@KobaltTools It's not offensive, although it should be left unsaid, because it being brought to be an issue, where clearly the railroad there doesn't have an issue with his skin.
Wohoooooooooooo great to see her running again. 😀
Good on Kobalt Tools for this infomercial. Great job on these cars. This was a real delight to see this train back in operation.
Awesome beautiful train a lot of hard work is all worth it great job guys 😅 thank you all
Amazing video. To resurrect a locomotive and cars that have not run for 90 years is totally awesome. Congratulations to you all. I'm amazed that 168 hadn't been scrapped long ago (as many steam locomotives have been here in Australia).
love the bordello chic of the parlour car. the drone footage is second to none.
Wow! That's quite the achievement!! I love it!!
I Got So Entertained By The Ad I Watched The Whole Thing. It Looked Nice How The Locomotive Came Out! They Really Took Hard Work In This.
Fantastic. Great cinematography, music, content. One question, who is this
Elinor Lewis (and others) that keeps leaving this suspicious link "vay.fyi" in a lot of train related videos? There are several, but always with the same cryptic link. Always among the first to comment, I see them all the time. Somethin' fishy there.
What a fantastic learning video I have seen. Love to watch you guys rebuild this locomotive 🚂, great job guys. 👍👍👍👍
You guys should very proud of what you are doing there. Thanks again✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
Fantastic. Love seeing a project to completion.
Thanks for the history of the old steam trains
Phantasticlly Kewl. this has me ready to go there again. have not been since 2009
all aboard the c&ts
This is a very well-produced video! I see the fantastic work on those absolutely beautiful locomotives that is steam. The sound of the whistle, the clickity clack, the chuffing of the smoke and steam in the pistons and cylinders, shoveling in the color and the putting in the oil in the firebox. The hard work is so satisfying when the job and work is done. Steam locomotives, are, without a doubt, one of the best machines ever devised. And I think they still top modern diesel electrics to this very day.
The wonders o0f steam never fails to amaze so many. Steam will and always be king. Diesels can take a hike! Though, I like diesels too, mostly the vintage ones. Modern is cool too.
Well done 👍
Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!! I kept hearing "I think I can..I think I can... NO! WAIT!... I KNOW I CAN!" Are you taking passengers? What do I have to do to get a ticket to ride on this stunningly beautiful Time Machine?? I have always had a deep soul connection to trains, and I am a Civil War Reenactor and already have the clothes and traveling Bonnet...How I would love to add this train ride to my bucket list. Thanks for all the hard work for those of us who can feel the connection to our past, especially with Steam Locomotives. Keep on chugging along.
I am proud of you Max, and all the others who made this happen. Well done.
Amazing documentary, thank you! And, easily the best train ride one can get on, hands down. I try to ride this fantastic train at least once a year.
What an amazing project with some amazing talent and craftsmanship, I would love to work as an apprentice under those dudes, much to learn.
Fantastic, wish I could have been on the maiden voyage.
Absolutely one of my favorite locomotives!
Wonderful subject and extremely well done.
OUTSTANDING WORK GENTLEMEN ! Just one question, should there be a caboose?
Caboose? This is a passenger train, it doesn't need one; cabooses are for freight trains.
I love trains
We had a beautiful restored railroad here in Ulster County NY. It was built around 1873. We used it for a passenger tourist attraction. All of the sudden some politicians decide it would be better to get rid of it and make it into a hiking trail. Thousands of people fought to save the railroad but the politicians didn't care. VERY SAD! Its so nice to see this rail road survive. I wish I wasn't so far away I would love to get involved with it.
Excellent work both on the train and this awesome video I really enjoyed it and hope to see it personally some day.
Great video! Thank you, Kobalt and all!
I would like to know where #168 was originally built. Baldwin/Philadelphia? ALCO/Schenectady? Also, would like to know who originally built the coaches. Jackson & Sharp/Wilmington, DE? Where are the loco and the coaches today? Still on the C&T?
Worth noting, the guy who appears in and narrates this video was fired by the C&T, about the same time this vid was posted. Allegedly he was fired because he strictly followed industry guidelines, and his bosses were upset he wouldn't cut corners.
#488 is my favorite steam locomotive.
This is a fantastically constructed, high-quality video...great story telling, production and videography. Kudos to the craftsman that still know how to work hard and get things done and huge thanks to Kobalt Tools for helping make this reality! This is really wonderful public relations and makes me feel that much better toward my Kobalt 24v Max tools I've highlighted in my own videos I use practically every day keeping my small world of home and vehicle maintenance chugging along! 💪
A narrow gauge sierra #3.
We need a 24v nail gun.
"only one of its kind in the industry"
Just say first on the C&T or maybe the US if you're feeling bold. In reality in 2003 the Canterbury Railway Society in New Zealand restored an 1887 locomotive, five 1874s carriages and wagons, and a pair of carriages from the 1880's to make their 'Heritage Train'.
Not belittling your work here, but, don't make claims you can't back up?
Congratulations. But something like air brakes (Westinghouse?) and water injection valve should have been thoroughly examined, disassembled and rebuilt because you can't afford either one of those systems to fail.