Canadian National 3254: Pride of Steamtown 

If anyone would buy this loco I hope I can think of a few possibilities Bel Del river RR NJ BR&W NJ Arcade and Attica NY Canadian RR museum QB

Unfortunately with 3254 she suffered a substantial crash in the 1940s when she plowed head on into another train. CN was able to rebuild her to her former glory but the chassis was bent and twisted out of shape. They were able to straighten the locomotive out and it ran for quite a career after that. Unfortunately due to the nature of her steel and the heat, weight and continued use. The locomotive’s chassis began returning to its warped state until in the late 2000’s and early 2010’s she started to quite literally rattle herself to pieces during trips. Steamtown decided for the safety of the operators and the locomotive itself, it should be put on permanent display where it sits majestically to this day. But not to worry, they’re currently fixing up CN 3377 her sister locomotive for use as on of the the excursion trains. Safe to say 3254 will probably never grace the tracks again sadly.

@@iangraham6887 I know. It would’ve been great if someone can fixed the frame of the locomotive, which it had since the crash in the 1940s.

@@nathancorcoran5347 I have wondered that too, but as I understand it the more you bend and twist steel the higher the chances of introducing voids and cracks into the grain of the steel. I do hope that’s not the case and that someone would try it, but as I also understand it, there were other problems with the locomotive and tender that need to be addressed as well before it’s truly rail worthy once again.

@@iangraham6887 Exactly, I really like the CN 5 Chime Step-Top whistle that it had around the 1980s. And it now is used in so many pieces of media over the years, all the way to this day. Even though it’s not in operation anymore.

Not to even mention the absolutely iconic whistle on her

Amazing! Thanks for the info!

I don't think she will, but her sister is in the roundhouse now, so we'll have another Mikado running.

But I'm still hoping to restore it by the last year of this decade (2029) and the S-1-b sisters are vaping together again.

​@ottodantaslemos5784 well never say never

Yeah, at the time Steamtown’s website said that 30 to 54 was a candidate for a restoration. I understand now that she’ll likely never run again, but never say never. Nobody thought that a Big Boy could be restored.

@@TrainGuruindeed. Wish steamtown could change hands w all the restorations w fmw

It will be nice when her frame is fixed and the cab is centered correctly

@@Gideon_the_Video_game_railfan and the frame horns Are inspected and replaced

@@nicholasmedovich6729And Solving the mechanical problems arranging from the boiler to the firebox

Every time I hear that whistle, i always think of large and powerful steam locomotives pulling high speed express trains

@@adventuresofamtrakcascades301For me, I always think of a steam locomotive from the 1880s

Yeah me too

Yeah, back to Canada where she belongs 🇨🇦

Me too!

Thanks Zane!

I did see an episode a long time ago. I can't remember which episode it was.

@@TrainGuruit appeared in Amtrak empire builder and the circus train episodes

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Me

That would be cool, but I think Steamtown would be too stubborn to let the engine go. It would be nice to see her frame fixed.

@@TrainGuru in my opinion it would be better if NPS cut ties and let Steamtown be an ACTUAL railroad museum and tourist attraction. FMW has better restoration these days.

@@TrainGuru also 3254 was NEVER original Steamtown owned. 3377 was. 3254 was DLW 1271 after she was traded for 1278.

@@nicholasmedovich6729 I feel the same way, I feel like the museum could accomplish more when not being owned by the NPS. However, there would have to be a lot of economical implications to do so, but if there's I way, they better take it.

@@regularguy7266 indeed.

I also heard that her 3377 is potential being studied for possible restoration.

That's true.

Did not know that. Thanks for the update!

@@TrainGuru Your welcome

Then in that case 2317 might never run again?

It's not impossible, but a lot of work will need to be done.

@@TrainGuru lets hope the best for that 4-6-2

Correct.

Agreed.

I wholeheartedly agree.

I'll get to 261...

Best of luck to you, and I hope you’ll assemble the best people you can find.

@@csxrailfanbronyzachbecker2105 yes i like it to carry the steamtown limited 3 lackawana cars 4 Jersey Central Cars 1 B&O diner car 1 Blue wabash Car and a Lehigh Valley Private car in the rear.

@@maxwellwalcher6420 okay. Good luck.

@@csxrailfanbronyzachbecker2105 Thanks.

@@maxwellwalcher6420you’re welcome.

Also 3377 Is an S-1d And not a S-1b Like 3254 is. This is just for anyone who is wondering

Yeah. That’ll be interesting even she is up and running.

@@TrainGuru 3377s whistle was last used around 1998 IIRC

@@nicholasmedovich6729 on 3254?

@@nascarfan8833 yes. Check out Steamtown 1998 doubleheader. Very different and deeper 5 chime whistle.

Thanks!

Steamtown was the best at the time. But it’ll be a very long time before she ever runs again.

@@TrainGuru I see

​@TrainGuru this is all completely their fault. If they actually did proper repairs to the locomotive routinely, (in other words, replaced her damaged frame from 1941), bet 3254 would have either lasted a little longer or still operate today

Thank you!

@@TrainGuru np Bro

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