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@@ggreg2258 Although this train isn't going very fast compared to something on the mainline, they are running at the maximum safe speed for this section of track. Something pretty rare to see for a railroad that normally runs around 17 MPH. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Greetings from my homestate of North Carolina i love your videos hopefully we can meet and chat about the railroad both in Bryson City and Saluda Grade. I’m currently living in a town of Cherokee NC i can hear the train in the distance from my home. Have a wonderful day or we say in our language Until we meet again Sgi (Thank You) in Cherokee Language
@@DogsTrainsOfficial wait a minute u speak cherokee language that’s amazing my friend hopefully we can meet up sometime and have lunch together maybe i can add me on your channel and i can go on talk about the Saluda Grade in Polk County NC. Unlit we meet up my friend so long
@@jamesgeorge960 I am learning Cherokee. My mom is learning and teaching me. I have not been to Saluda Grade yet, so it would be great to go soon, before it's all torn out for the rail trail! We will have to figure out about lunch sometime.
4:16 you maybe surprised to know that the bridge was actually built post WW2 in the late 1940s the original route from the 1880s is currently underwater at Fontana Lake. This is due to the Construction of Fontana Dam during the War. The lake was man made and because of that the railroad was rerouted to the tracks they used today
Thank you for the clarification. I estimated that the original tracks would have reached this point by 1884. I couldn't find anything about when they reached Bryson City, but I was able to find out when they reached Murphy and how long it took them to build from Bryson City to Murphy. Using that information, I came to the conclusion that a bridge was probably built here in 1884. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@DogsTrainsOfficial If you ever ride the train to the gorge look to the right side before you reach the first bridge. You’ll see the abandoned tracks that used to be the original right of way
@@Cwilliam1999 Yes, Powell Industries, INC is the old lumber industry. I'm going to look into the original route of the Murphy Branch some more. I might make a video on it sometime. Thanks for the inspiration!
@@clemsonpirate7144 That would be cool to see, but I don't think they will, considering it's already maroon and yellow. It's already the GSMR paint but in reverse. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I did a search and couldn’t find anything to setting up the cab 3 so I created a video for it. Your short is perfect! I’ll add your link to my video. Should get you some attention. 👍
@@TwistedMacGyversTrains Thank You so much! I subscribed to your channel as well. I watched your video and it's very informative. If I know anyone who needs help connecting their Base 3, I'll send them to your video. Thanks again for all the Support!
It’s a shame they’re getting rid of 1009. Prior to this video, I hadn’t seen it run since July of last year, so I was wondering what was up with it. I always forget that it’s actually a GP35 (physically) that was mechanically upgraded to GP38 specifications. The other diesel on the roster that I’m pondering its fate is 1755. It stays in the yard at Dillsboro. The last I know of it running was last October when it picked up 4210 from the Blue Ridge Southern interchange in Sylva. My guess is that it’ll be retired, if not already, and used for parts for 1751.
From what I hear 1009 has broken down and they just decided to sell it. Maybe they'll buy another locomotive and give it the "Support Our Troops" paint. As for 1755, it's definitely worrying. It hasn't run for almost a year, just like 711, and we all know what happened to it. However, all hope is not lost. 1755 will probably run again, when they need it. It will probably run again on the Polar Express Excursion. After all, 1755 is the Polar Express locomotive. However, if it doesn't run for another year it might be internally scrapped like 777. But it might just be sold. GSMR has bought and sold a bunch of locomotives over the years, some still run to this day on other railroads.
The tracks from Dillsboro to the Nantahala Outdoor Center were just replaced, so it's not as rough as before. They can safely run trains faster if they need to.
@@justahillbilly7777 Thank you for the clarification! I've gotten a train load of comments asking what the horn is or telling us what it might be. That explains why each comment said it was a different horn. Thanks again for the clarification!
You do know this locomotive has been put up for sale right? the GSMR was having problems keeping it running so they decided to sell it, granted the more I looked into the service life of the poor thing it's a wonder it lasted as long as it did, it's a GP-38-3, seriously look into the GP-38-3's a rather funky rework for what is basically a rather solid design of locomotive to start with despite their age.
I'm aware of that. I saw it up for sale one day on Ozark Mountain Railcar. 1009 was originally built in 1964, so it's 60 years old. It was rebuilt by Western Rail Locomotive in Spokane, Washington, so that's probably why it lasted so long. Still, it's sad to see it go. It will probably have the heritage paint replaced by the railroad that buys it. It never had time to become a very popular heritage unit, so I hope that GSMR brings back the "Support Our Troops" paint scheme for another locomotive. It would also make for a great looking model train. Hopefully it will be fixed up and returned to service by the railroad that buys it. By the way, here's the link to 1009's listing: ozarkmountainrailcar.com/railEquipment.php?itemId=3777&map=y&search=North%20Carolina Thanks for watching and commenting!
I hope you get the chance to see it! However I have a suggestion. 1009 is up for sale on OzarkMountainRailcar.com and may soon leave the GSMR, but you may still have a chance to see it. They will have to move it from Dillsboro to Asheville by Blue Ridge Southern Railway after it's sold. If I were you I would wait till the day listing is no longer on Ozark Mountain Railcar then try to catch it between Dillsboro and Asheville. They may still run again but you'd have to get lucky.
@@prhf Lionel plans to add it in the next update. Once the next update is released and you've updated the Cab 3 app you should be able to swipe left at the bottom of your screen and bring up that menu. Note that it may take awhile for Lionel to release this update because they have to work on the Base 3 side of the app as well as fix all the glitches that were reported by users. Thanks for watching and commenting!
hey is it just me or is there a somewhat horn quilling with the app because my legacy engine had quilled its horn when pressing the horn button im not sure if its a bug or its a feature
@@HyperLink_NotBlocked35 No, it's not a bug. My Lionel Legacy dreyfuss hudson quills automatically with both the LionChief and Cab 3 apps. It seems to do more or less quilling based on the whistle you use and the number of times you blow the whistle. You still can't do your own quilling patterns like you can with a Base 3 or Cab 2 remote and 990 control system, but automatic quilling is still a cool feature. Thanks for watching and commenting!
GSMR.com says that they are converting it to oil burning and cut the fuel bunker and water tank loose from the frame. Maybe this is a 3rd tender that has been stripped of its parts to rebuild 722's tender. However this is likely 722's tender frame and they are storing it out of their way so they can work on other stuff in the shop. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@gabrielbauman6887 I saw some wheels and cylinders on a flatbed truck in Dillsboro back in January. They are definitely making progress. I remember seeing 722's tender sitting at the Dillsboro yard fully intact in fall of 2023. I was confused to see the empty frame just sitting here after previously seeing it intact, but it makes sense now that I found out they are converting it to oil burning.
@@gabrielbauman6887 Thanks! I was wondering where they sent the wheels to get the tires changed. When filming this short I actually saw 1702 and it's tender sitting at the Dillsboro yard.
When was this filmed? I booked GSMR for here in a couple of weeks and I was unable to book a trip behind 1702, I was told that it will be in for maintenance.
I recorded it on July 23rd 2023. I last saw the 1702 on December 8th running under its own power. It went to the shop in Dillsboro and a couple of days later a commenter told me it was up on blocks behind the shop and the wheels were gone. They were changing the steel tires. (Context: steam locomotive wheels are fitted with a steel tire to prevent wear and tear on the expensive driver wheels.) They are also doing other yearly maintenance. I hope you get a chance to ride behind 1702 one day. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@DogsTrainsOfficial Thanks. I no longer live close enough to adjust the day we plan to ride. Moved away from Asheville and now live several hours away. But, we'll enjoy our trip regardless. Appreciate the info!
It sure is! This Locomotive will pull a ton of cars at high speed just like the real thing. This is my first Legacy engine and I'm very pleased! Thanks for Watching!
Awesome! It's interesting to see how C130s fly around mountains at low altitude rather than fly over them. They're a common sight in the Appalachian mountains along with other military aircraft for training. Thanks for Watching!
Me too! I didn't expect to hear the bell, chuffing, and clanking of the rods, but it sounds great. I'm glad I recorded it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
No, I haven't been back since I made this short. I recently passed by it's shed in Bryson City, but didn't see it there. On January 5th, I saw a trailer in Dillsboro that was loaded with steam locomotive parts. I suspected that they where for 722's restoration but come to think of it the trailer was loaded with rusted cylinders and some leading wheels. Maybe they came from the 1702, but they likely came from 722. The next 1702 excursion that I can find is scheduled for early July, so they must be doing some serious maintenance. Maybe they're replacing the steel tires.
I'm not exactly sure what the horn is according to the railroad, but it sounds like an nw Rs5t. It also sounds a little like a split manifold S3L from a distance, but it seems to have a unique sound.
The next excursion with the 1702 that I can find is scheduled for early July. That will give them plenty of time to maintain, inspect, and clean the locomotive. I saw it running under its own power heading to the shop in early December and haven't seen it since. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Yes. The other day a railroad employee told me he was riding the train and elk were on the track again, only this time the train had to stop and wait. Those elk are very stubborn. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks, I started posting "Quick Clips" as a short video for people who don't have the time to watch a full length video but still want to watch train videos. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Greetings from Texas! Very nice video and narration. My favorite Trains are F units pulling passenger Trains! I liked this video and will watch more as you post them. I just subscribed giving you #2 and will watch your channel continue to grow
Thank you so much! I have another video of this F unit and four other locomotives pulling a huge Polar Express excursion. I hope to have that video ready soon. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the information. I heard that the GSMR had a couple of these being refurbished. There is another car called the Appalachian with the same paint scheme, so these silver and maroon coaches could become a common sight at the GSMR. Thanks for watching and commenting, have a great day!
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