Excellent video. The most amazing scene is @20:00, where a steam locomotive operating on nearly century & a half rails passes an EV charging station. That, my friends, is progress...
Wow, she looks fantastic. Years ago she looked like she was bought from Cuba for a bargain because its flue time was gonna expire soon. Now though, looks brand new!
@@cmdrflake It's a mix of re-training the crews and making sure everything works as it's currently set up. I went to the presentation held at the Arcade Historical Society regarding the overhaul of this locomotive, and although I'm not knowledgeable enough to speak on the record or on behalf of the railroad, the presentation made it clear that there were several modifications done to the wheels, running gear, both air pumps, boiler, braking systems, cab controls and gauges, etc (notably they are now set up how the contractor helping the A&A was familiar with, not how they were previously) , the locomotive frame was straightened out..so much was discussed at the presentation that puts into perspective just how much has to 'settle in' to a good working groove before the locomotive is ready to haul general public riders.
@@CptnRetro Well put. Running a steam locomotive in this day and age is necessarily complicated and difficult to master to be certified to operate. This actually makes perfect sense. I was in a pharmaceutical company for 35 years and strict regulations had to be followed or, well..fudged.
@@Dollywoodexpress192 Ed Lewis 1966/72 book lists #5 as a 4-6-0 built by Pittsburg works, builder number #1381, built in 1892. 18x24 Size cylinders and 50" drivers. Previously Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis(?) (Listed as LH&STL) No. 17, purchased in 1926 and sold in 1934. There is a photograph of #5 in the lead of a 50 car train of limestone from Attica, NY in this book
Excellent video. The most amazing scene is @20:00, where a steam locomotive operating on nearly century & a half rails passes an EV charging station. That, my friends, is progress...
@@railseast Glad you picked up on that little detail!
My special needs son loves trains 🚆🚋🚞🛤🚝🚊🚉🚈🚇🚆🚅🚄🚃 especially steam locomotives like that one he is glad to see it up and running again!
Wow, she looks fantastic. Years ago she looked like she was bought from Cuba for a bargain because its flue time was gonna expire soon. Now though, looks brand new!
Thanks capt
Might need to clean your camera lens buddy, the first shots are either smudgy or super overexposed
Are these trips for employee training and qualifications?
@@cmdrflake It's a mix of re-training the crews and making sure everything works as it's currently set up. I went to the presentation held at the Arcade Historical Society regarding the overhaul of this locomotive, and although I'm not knowledgeable enough to speak on the record or on behalf of the railroad, the presentation made it clear that there were several modifications done to the wheels, running gear, both air pumps, boiler, braking systems, cab controls and gauges, etc (notably they are now set up how the contractor helping the A&A was familiar with, not how they were previously) , the locomotive frame was straightened out..so much was discussed at the presentation that puts into perspective just how much has to 'settle in' to a good working groove before the locomotive is ready to haul general public riders.
Hey capt could you help me find info on the arcade and attica 5? It's a 10 wheeler like 14 but the only pic of it is on the scrap track at arcade.
@@CptnRetro Well put. Running a steam locomotive in this day and age is necessarily complicated and difficult to master to be certified to operate. This actually makes perfect sense. I was in a pharmaceutical company for 35 years and strict regulations had to be followed or, well..fudged.
Also captain what type of whistle does the 18 have?
Was this all shot while chasing one train, or were they doing multiple tests that day?
@@ITrooper089Productions All one run. They usually only do one trip a day
Capt i accidentally typed my question to your response and i am lazy so do you mind checking that?
@@Dollywoodexpress192 Ed Lewis 1966/72 book lists #5 as a 4-6-0 built by Pittsburg works, builder number #1381, built in 1892. 18x24 Size cylinders and 50" drivers. Previously Louisville, Henderson & St. Louis(?) (Listed as LH&STL) No. 17, purchased in 1926 and sold in 1934. There is a photograph of #5 in the lead of a 50 car train of limestone from Attica, NY in this book
Back off a little on the coal and let some air on the fire!