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Steam In The Valley 2008

Started by jettrainfan, April 23, 2010, 05:48:35 PM

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ebtnut

Here's another survivor that I'd really like to see saved in a way that she could be run again.  I think she's in pretty good shape, having been stored indoors for many years in the Pittsburgh area.  http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=316963&nseq=0

Cody J

Now THAT is a beast and a half!  ;D
CSX Mt. Storm Subdivision- Freemont, West Virginia

http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk49/trainsrock96/

Guilford Guy

I'm pretty sure the steam locomotives are all part of Jerry Jacobson's personal collection. When G&W bought the OC the steamers were unaffected- they just needed a new home.
As for the 2-10-4, despite being in beautiful condition both inside and out, it has its faults, notably its inability to make it through guardrail-less frogs.
Alex


ebtnut

Hey, GG:  Re: the 2-10-4, is that because she has a blind center driver?  A friend of mine used to be a member at the Illinois Railway Museum.  They have a Frisco Russian Decapod, and he said when they first got it fired up, they headed out into yard.  The loco went through a turnout and the cab crew thought they had derailed.  Turned out the switch had a self-guarding frog, and the extra-wide blind driver just really bounced over the frog guards.  I can see that same issue with the B&LE engine, really limiting where it could go in off-main areas.

Guilford Guy

Yes, the BLE 2-10-4s had a blind middle drivers to negotiate sharper curves.
Alex


pdlethbridge

I seem to recall about that IRM decapod, That it was originally built for wide gauge, 5' I think, and thats why it had problems going over self guarding frogs. The tires were wider to fit the wheel.

pipefitter

They have a Russian decapod at Spencer Shops - Seaboard Air Line #544. It was built to 5' gauge and it has extra wide tires to run on U.S. rails.

http://www.nctrans.org/exhibits/rail_equipment.php

BTW, when I visited there in the early 90's I told them I was an NRHS member and rail fan from Washington DC, and they gave me and my friend a cab ride in their Southern FP-7 #6133 ;D

http://www.nctrans.org/exhibits/rail_equipment1.php
Grew up next to B&O's Metropolitan Branch - Silver Spring Maryland

jettrainfan

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Here is the Steam fest 2009 clips of the steamers. I'm guessing their is going to be 3-4 parts like the steam in the valley so be prepared! part 1 has just been uploaded!all the parts have been uploaded!
part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa1kSNVma5w
part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN_KsJSTjTA
part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGuxqveoBs
part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhV21gNO1io&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZL7jR1cRb4             

This is how i got my name and i hope that you guys like it.

http://www.youtube.com/user/jettrainfan?feature=mhw4
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pipefitter

Great videos :D That was quite an assembly of steam. From the funnel stack Leviathan, through the Flagg Coal 0-4-0T, the magnificent Little River 110 4-6-2 and "big steam" Nickle Plate 765. Couple of interesting box cars there. I note the 0-4-0T is kind of "frisky" and can accelerate in a burst, almost like a hop.

Robert
Grew up next to B&O's Metropolitan Branch - Silver Spring Maryland

Johnson Bar Jeff

What is the story on the "Leviathan"? It sure seems to duplicate the Central Pacific "Jupiter" from Promontory, before they discovered the actual paint scheme for the "Jupiter."  ???

pipefitter

Grew up next to B&O's Metropolitan Branch - Silver Spring Maryland

Johnson Bar Jeff

Quote from: pipefitter on May 05, 2010, 02:57:53 PM
Quote from: Johnson Bar Jeff on May 05, 2010, 02:43:28 PMWhat is the story on the "Leviathan"? ...

I looked it up after watching the vids. It's a modern replica.

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leviathan_63_Train_Festival_2009.jpg

http://www.leviathan63.com/

Thanks! That's great! Sort of your ultimate scratch-building project, I guess.  :D