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'm a railfan (specificall a PRR fan), and I live in Lancaster. I go to the Strasburg RR whenever I can. I didn't grow up here, but I remember family trips when I was young, and I was hooked. Whenever I get depressed, I go to strasburg, and it cheers me right up. Unfornaturnately My only child (my daughter) doesn't share my love of steam power (hell, she's not a railfan by any stretch of the imagination). One of the locomotives scared the hell out of her when she was about 3 - a pop-valve blew and the noise scared her. There's a similar story about about me that pertains to a Blue Angels show back in the late 60's, so I became an aviation fan as well as a rail fan - go figure!
Aw, I love this place every time I see the red caboose hotel and the sbrr man I love it. I get that feeling that I’m little again and I’m about to go on a train. Man I love that please. And remember kids STOP LOOK AND LISTEN
My maternal grandmother lived out in Lancaster County while I was growing up, and every now and then, she (or my parents) would take me for a ride on the Strasburg Railroad. I credit this short line (and a certain blue tank engine) with engendering a deep passion for trains and railroads within me.
This is definitely my favorite place in America, you definitely got a lot of beautiful shots! I’m surprised the farmers don’t mind the rail fans taking videos like this haha. Great video!
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.
Just got back from my ride on this train. I took the 7:00 pm sunset ride. Beautiful. The train museum is also well worth the visit. Where else can you actually climb on board some of the engines and cars to see what is is like to at the controls of these large locomotives.
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
He gives 3 short whistle blasts as a signal that he is backing up. If he was going forward, it would be two blasts. If he was stopping, it would be 1 blast. Let us not forget that a long, long, short, long blast is a warning that they are approaching a grade crossing where vehicles and trans can meet with disastrous results for the vehicle. That signal is Morse code for Q - quarentine, or isolation. #90 is apparently a 2-10-0 engine. It might be one of the 200 locomotives built for Russia but never shipped owing to the revolution. You can hear the engineer pull back on the reverser as they start. The exhaust bark turns into a chuff. I noted that the engineer DID NOT give the required whistle signals at the end of the line or the stop at Groves.
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.
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.
Thanks for the very well done video. One question I have is about freight. When freight is hauled does it go beyond the line? Seems I remember a rail connection beyond the station.
I'm not quite sure about it being the oldest continually operating shoreline railroad in North America. I think many people get confused with specific statements like these. Now it is the oldest name that is still used for a rail operation in North America however not the oldest continually operating. I belevie that the Sierra Railway / Sierra Railroad is the oldest CONTINUALLY operating railroad in at least the U.S. A train has operated on the original right of way every single year since 1897. Anybody feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Steven's vlogs all the folks you see around the SRC are paid employees. No volunteers. So I’d fill out an application if you’re interested in working there!
13:57. The train 🚂 ride is boring and lame 😒. It always stops at the same old station 🚉 every year nonstop. Then it goes to the bridge 🌉 like that, uncouples itself and goes to the front of the coaches and then goes the same station 🚉. It need to go to other places around the world 🗺
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'm a railfan (specificall a PRR fan), and I live in Lancaster. I go to the Strasburg RR whenever I can. I didn't grow up here, but I remember family trips when I was young, and I was hooked. Whenever I get depressed, I go to strasburg, and it cheers me right up. Unfornaturnately My only child (my daughter) doesn't share my love of steam power (hell, she's not a railfan by any stretch of the imagination). One of the locomotives scared the hell out of her when she was about 3 - a pop-valve blew and the noise scared her. There's a similar story about about me that pertains to a Blue Angels show back in the late 60's, so I became an aviation fan as well as a rail fan - go figure!
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I love steam engines, but I wouldn't go near them from the ages of about 8-13 because I got jumpscared by the whistle on 765 when it was in Scranton
great video of this railroad on it
I've ridden the Strasburg several times, and ALWAYS enjoy it!
I used to ride 475 and 90 and many different trains at the Strasburg railroad
What the best car?
@@bishopfamily2598 Open Air Coach
LOVE THIS PLACE!
Nice
Wow, you know how to keep your audience interested. Enjoyed it to the end, yes, you got me.
This place will always make me smile...
Aw, I love this place every time I see the red caboose hotel and the sbrr man I love it. I get that feeling that I’m little again and I’m about to go on a train. Man I love that please. And remember kids STOP LOOK AND LISTEN
My maternal grandmother lived out in Lancaster County while I was growing up, and every now and then, she (or my parents) would take me for a ride on the Strasburg Railroad. I credit this short line (and a certain blue tank engine) with engendering a deep passion for trains and railroads within me.
Thanks for sharing!
if u go to pa go to all train places u can lcate the best locations hotels near rail lines etc
This is definitely my favorite place in America, you definitely got a lot of beautiful shots! I’m surprised the farmers don’t mind the rail fans taking videos like this haha. Great video!
As long as folk are respectful and don't do any damage the farmers do not mind!
I loved your presentation and filming on this video.
brings back memories
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.
Very nice video, enjoyed it a lot! I also love how the crossings and train ride is in order too!
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Same
Awesome Video
Just got back from my ride on this train. I took the 7:00 pm sunset ride. Beautiful. The train museum is also well worth the visit. Where else can you actually climb on board some of the engines and cars to see what is is like to at the controls of these large locomotives.
I Love Strasburg Railroad ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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
He gives 3 short whistle blasts as a signal that he is backing up. If he was going forward, it would be two blasts. If he was stopping, it would be 1 blast. Let us not forget that a long, long, short, long blast is a warning that they are approaching a grade crossing where vehicles and trans can meet with disastrous results for the vehicle. That signal is Morse code for Q - quarentine, or isolation. #90 is apparently a 2-10-0 engine. It might be one of the 200 locomotives built for Russia but never shipped owing to the revolution. You can hear the engineer pull back on the reverser as they start. The exhaust bark turns into a chuff. I noted that the engineer DID NOT give the required whistle signals at the end of the line or the stop at Groves.
My happy place...
Tender engine pulls train tender first
Turntables:aM I A jOkE tO yOu
In all seriousness this is a good video
Nice
13:00 listen to that beat and clickity clack. Is that music or is that music?
It’s not music it’s from the train
Yeah it’s the train
I know it’s the train Lmao. I’m just saying it sounds like music
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Any of y’all heard of a joke
One time I toured the repair shop and they had the wheels of the Union Pacific big boy
Nice job i will be there Monday
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.
When I visited last September, I noticed a few old steam locomotives that were stripped. Does anyone know anything about them?
Goin for first time ever ride the rails Hubby and me in May, Yay
Going there in a couple days
GREAT.....
Durango and silverton has more coaches so dose the gmsr
Looking forward to my visit to this historic Railroad. I believe steam is the past and future. Maybe not coal fired though!
Magnificent footage!
How do you get to that picnic area in Leman Place?
i like old lomotives
Feels strange watching the turnaround sequence knowing 475 had her accident there just a couple days ago.
Actually it’s 9 and a half miles
They actually do have a turntable there. It's somewhere behind the train museum I think.
Mr. Luck Yes, but it is owned by the RMPA, not the SRR
Shining Time Station
At Pennsylvania
Had mom on that about 6yrs ago
wow well done on this video, loved the added narration!
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.
What’s the nicest car?
Thanks for the very well done video. One question I have is about freight. When freight is hauled does it go beyond the line? Seems I remember a rail connection beyond the station.
Freight is hauled on an as-needed basis. As I understand it, the tracks west of the station are used for storage
Nice video! Composed really well, keeps interest!
The Strasburg in Europe is in France. I would love to ride that train.
Why are they running the locomotive in reverse?
The Strasburg Rail Road doesn't have a turntable, so the locomotives cannot be made to face in the opposite direction.
Hey I'm going to off Donna
Phone before we wake up in the morning at 8:00
I always told my parents if we can ride Canadian national 89 and some times one time went on 475 the first time a I went there I ride 2100 number 90
These outside steam locomotives need restoration.
I was at Red Caboose Motel
I'm not quite sure about it being the oldest continually operating shoreline railroad in North America. I think many people get confused with specific statements like these. Now it is the oldest name that is still used for a rail operation in North America however not the oldest continually operating. I belevie that the Sierra Railway / Sierra Railroad is the oldest CONTINUALLY operating railroad in at least the U.S. A train has operated on the original right of way every single year since 1897. Anybody feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Well done
Great video, I guess the old Raco crossing system got replaced at paradise Ln.
What camera was use to take the videos?
Jerry Miller I use a Sony CX430V
Ah look the steam engine has a :-)
Can anyone volunteer at the railroad
Steven's vlogs all the folks you see around the SRC are paid employees. No volunteers. So I’d fill out an application if you’re interested in working there!
You can work there, or volunteer
9:48-10:07 Earl's ghost whistle!
I think 475 is more powerful
13:57. The train 🚂 ride is boring and lame 😒. It always stops at the same old station 🚉 every year nonstop. Then it goes to the bridge 🌉 like that, uncouples itself and goes to the front of the coaches and then goes the same station 🚉. It need to go to other places around the world 🗺
How old are you?
@@rem-so1ly. 24 why?
@@jakemiketta3868 Because that was an extremely immature comment. Do you realize the railroad is only about 4 miles long? Where else could they go?
@@rem-so1ly. Anywhere around the world 🗺
I have road the train saints I was 1 I wood do Andy thing to ride it ain’t in the sunny and I am 9
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