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I just subscribed to Your RUclips channel to give you my support for you from me because I’m a huge fan and supporter of geared locomotives.

It is important to have ZZ Top on the CD boom box when working on an EMD engine.

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East bound next stop Gallop NM

13:27 That's been my goal too since 2019. And since then I have seen this many operable steam engines each year, not counting the same engine twice. 2019: 3 2020: 1 2021: 4 2022: 5 2023: 1 2024: 3 I have seen 3 other operable steam engines but those other ones I haven't seen in years and one of them I'm aware no longer runs. Still, I hope to see many more in the future, including a return to GCR when 29 is back seeing I already rode behind 4960 in October 2022.

Why do you always cut away from the entire train? Not everyone just wants to see the locomotive! Unsubscribed. 👎👎

Just wondering if they put any kind of Lube on those O-rings to keep them centered in their grooves

One of my personal favorite types of articulated steam locomotives, I am glad that the Union Pacific rr preserved 8 of their "big boy" type locomotives and I am pleased that engine 4012 received a cosmetic restoration as it truly needed one as the locomotive was in rough shape before 2019.

i wouldnt get in a habit of putting your finger in there

What railroad is that one photo of that blue & white high hood unit from?

Was there a noticeable difference in the audible report for each nozzle? If so, which was loudest and which was the softest.

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Gotta love enthusiasts. I swear, there's a group for everyone.

Sick shot dude!

That little 0-4-0 behind the Fireless Cooker used to be at TVRM. Southern Wood & Preserving No. 3. We ran that little engine for a long time at the museum.

Nice man nice

My dad worked there for years. Fun place to visit.

As a California resident myself, I’m surprised I never heard of this place til now.

Awesome video! #33 used to run by my house when operated by the hocking valley scenic railway. Should check out the western maryland #1309 also. It's one that I would like to see some day.

Sweet Mystery Train Footage!

This is just a hypothetical matter, but even if the flood of 1985 didn't occur, I think Cass and Durbin would have still been technically isolated from the national rail network until the Cass-Spruce connector track was completed in the 1991-92 offseason as the Western Maryland line connecting the two communities was abandoned in 1984.

Well I was on the #4960 on 8-12-2024

это паровоз или дизель??

Where was this filmed?

I was there

It's probably going to be decades before it's restored. If they were to restore it to operation, where would they run it?

would GTW 6325 Be restored and there's B&LE 643.

If you were early enough, you could have visited the IRM, they run steam from spring to fall. Plus they have 3 ( 1 in rebuild ) working steam locomotives. Not to forget the numerous diesels and electric equipment.

Looks like the tender is facing backwards from where it should be. I also noticed it still has the little coal auger driver steam engine attached. Thanks for making this video!

Thank you for saying “locomotive.” The “engine” is the bit with the pistons and the cylinders. Railfully, a retired railroad mechanic.

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Last time I saw this engine, it was in the B+LE Greenville roundhouse, along with the big 0-10-2 that's on display in Greenville, in 1961. Nice that it has a home now.

Excellent presentation my friend ❤👍😎

Somewhere like the great smoky mountains railroad in north Carolina would be a good fit for a big slow engine like this.

Fired up and under steam once for a test, I was there.

You must had recorded this a long time ago, 643 is already in the shops and is pretty much halfway done with her cosmetic restoration.

Was this engine from Mckees Rocks pa.?

To be honest the group that Max lent money to were the ones that wanted the 643. The original logo was developed by them. Max took over the GCRY when they defaulted on the loan. The LS&I engines were chosen so you could have like engines to simplify maintenance. They did want to buy the running American made engines in China first but that fell through when the student revolt happened. We inspected 3759 and found it to be in great condition and very suitable for restoration. The city was going to sell us the engine. On our first official double header we had media coverage. Max announced our intention to buy 3759. Apparently the residents were unaware of the pending sale and put a stop to it. As far as leasing the other engines, the membership in some groups aren't keen on sending their engines hundreds if not thousands of miles away for someone else to use. The Mexican engines were nice and you would be able to have a fleet of like engines. The problem is it's almost impossible to get anything back out of Mexico. I got to work on the 643 and the condition that engine was in was incredible. It had spent it's entire retired life in a roundhouse. The previous owner did his best to keep it indoors but there were only so many places to do that. But that's how I found out about the GCRY and eventually ended up there. There were many management changes in the first several years and each with different visions. One of the original plans was for a hotel and resort at Apex and a theme park in Williams. They would have had diesel powered trains to shuttle people to the park. But overall when I see how Williams looks now compared to when we brought the GCRY back to life, I'd say it has been good for town.

The fact of this engine is its big heavy and worst of all, slow. It can't keep up with modern traffic and it's so large that running it would be a logistical nightmare on steroids. I wish she could run again, but facts are what they are. A 4-8-4 is probably the biggest most places could run and rightfully so. Best do-all go anyplace machine.

2:04 I never would have guessed that the locomotive in that artistic logo was based on 643, wow! And let me get this straight, GCR tried and failed to acquire 643, 6325, some Chinese KD7’s, some Mexican 4-8-4’s, Frisco 1522 (lease only), Santa Fe 3759, and SP 2472 (again, lease only). Not to mention the ones already on the property but never restored, namely 19, 20, and 539. Am I missing anything?

Been there. It IS amazing!

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love you 4960.

I miss you 4960 you were built for the cb&q but grand canyon railway purchased you😢

I ❤ you 4960 happy birthday on August 12 2024

Thanks for taking me back to Durbin, Eric and Carson! I lived in Durbin above my antique store on Route 250 and worked with John Smith on the D&GVR/WVC. You're doing a wonderful service with your excellent videos. Brings back floods of memories living along the Greenbrier River in that town while working for a time on the West Virginia Central

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I lived in Durbin, worked on the railroad and really appreciate this episode, Eric. Great job reporting, Carson!

I really like your videos, Eric. It is so fun to have your son along as the dialogue is a treat. I'm 3rd generation railroader and my dad took me to the railyards and his office at the Rio Grande Depot in SLC then office in the Roper Yard where I started working in the 1960's. I love your time in the museum as you two are having fun reading and interacting with the displays. I got to ride on a steam locomotive in the 2nd unit on DRGW from SLC to Grand Junction when I was about 10 or 11 with my dad who investigated accidents and injuries and was traveling with his job as claim agent. As we approached tunnels we would close the windows in the cab to avoid being smoked out. I learned a lot from my dad and I cherish my time on 3 different railroads in my 36 year railroad career in UT and WV. I'm glad I met you at the Grand Canyon. You're a good man, Eric. Great job on your videos.

Wow so cool

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