I rode behind it around three times, actually four including an excursion from near Secaucus, NJ to Baird's Farm, Warwick, NY in October 2000. Susq E8 diesels pushed us a few miles up to Little Ferry where the 124 hooked on. The diesels pulled us back on the return trip. 142 hasn't operated on the Phillipsburg line in several years. They have used Black River diesels on the tourist train. The steam locomotive was supposed to return this year. I live just west of Allentown, PA.
It pains me that they pride themselves in the diesel locomotives when they are Quite literally called STEAMtown. They have an insane amount of rusted equipment on the verge of Falling apart. I saw 47 this August and I was trying so hard to not break down in tears. The bottom of the X10s Cylinders are Rusted out, the cab is Deteriorating, the cab doors themselves caved in, and they say everything is fine. Its not
My son loves RDC'S he thinks they are highly underrated rail transportation vehicles and that they should be preserved, restored, and put back into service on lines that don't get rail service anymore carrying both passengers and mail. He also thinks that Progress Rail, Siemens, or any other company that builds railroad equipment should build full scale working replicas of these and the departments of transportation should run them on tracks that have been abandoned and should be restored and used again.
My favorite Wilmington & Western locomotive 8408 looks great with its B&O paint scheme, and I'm glad they were able to do an inspection, and repair on it. I live right near Wilmington & Western Railroad, and hear the nice horn it has for running excursions. Though I would consider 8408 a he not a she, but I know the history why vehicles are all female.💙💛
As I understand it, Strasburg is a "Mecca" for current main, (and off main) live Steam locomotive parts and services here in the U.S., (and possibly overseas as well). I DO understand that ya'll have a wheel lathe, (as was used on ex-GTW 6325), but what else do you offer? Point being, how cool would it be to do a video on your back-shop(s)? Personally, I think it would hold a LOT more interest than watching your Decapod "choo-choo" and N&W 611, (there's only some much you can do with that right?) I'm not trying to insult you here as you have a nice operation and wish you much prosperity, but us "blood and guts" Steam guys would love to see more of how you and the "former Giants of the Mainline" utilize your operation. 'Just a thought.
I grew up in Lancaster county and it is one of my favorite destinations in Pennsylvania. South central PA has the best stuff to see (I. E. Hershey, Harrisburg, & Gettysburg). Everytime I go to this region, it feels like coming home. The farmland, food, historic attractions etc. If you can't afford Disney or Hawaii, go do a 2 week vacation here. You'll have plenty to do, trust me. Strasburg Railroad, Hersheypark, Sight and Sound, Gettysburg National Park, the State Capitol building, Dutch Wonderland, Amish Farms etc.
W,K&S is very cool indeed. My son, my wife, and I all enjoy heading there for a nice leisurely ride or two! Infact, we are going to head there tomorrow for their all day ride event!
It’s crazy how important the classic American 4-4-0’s are and so much behind them in terms of railroad and American history. Truly would love to see a original and non converted 4-4-0, hoping to see every major historical steam locomotives in the states in my lifetime and with more and more restored to ops steamers popping up everywhere every year I believe future generations will enjoy what people from way before our time worked with
Number 90 is a beast! My favorite steam locomotive in the Strasburg Railroad locomotive list! Clean and majestic sounding bell, and a powerful whistle!
I remember riding behind 142 when she served on the Valley RR in Connecticut as a little kid. I was very young so I never understood why my dad kept referring to it as a "communist locomotive" XD
I went here back in 2009, Being in the middle of Amish country it's mostly desolate except for the railroad station and museum next doors but however it's a stones throw from Philadelphia which makes traveling there easy.
I remember back in the early 50's my father was an engineer on a Locomotive for the Union Railroad in Clairton, Pa. Hauling in and out of the steel mills. He took me too work several times and let me drive the train. Those were the good old days! the
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