It’s nice to hear all the love for the railroad history of WNC. I’m a NC native and moved to Asheville 11 years ago, and no matter how much research I do on WNC railroading, I’m constantly stumbling across more great information that I would have thought was lost to time. Thank you!
the LNER C53/J70 was supposed to have one locomotive preserved, but it was cut up by mistake. its a shame really since theres no other steam trams in working order today
Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes #24 (2 foot Gauge Baldwin 2-6-2) was bought by a Phillips, Maine resident in 1936, when the SR&RL was being scrapped. He built a shed to keep her and her tender out of the weather. Two years later, the village decided to put a tax on the structure and rather than pay it, he sold #24 for scrap. Had she survived inside the shed until 1946, she would almost certainly have been bought by the Edaville railroad and would be the only surviving Maine Two Foot gauge tender engine in existence today. Every other Maine Two Foot engine that made it into the mid 1940s is still here and most of them are operable too.
About Keaton’s Rocket replica- Keaton was generally a stickler for historical accuracy- Two examples from “Our Hospitality”- The engineer, played by Keaton’s father, Joe, uses a teapot full of oil to lubricate the Rocket’s drivers. And the velocipede Keaton rides, a studio recreation, was so spot on that the Smithsonian Institution excepted it as a donation and displayed it along with a plaque thanking Keaton for his gift. In the period “Our Hospitality” is set, no locomotive of the Rocket-type ever ran on American right of ways. However, instead of using a more accurate 1830s locomotive like the famous John Bull, Keaton went with the Rocket because he thought it looked funnier, and after all, he was out to get laughs. The passenger cars are pretty accurate American rolling stock for the Jackson Era, though. In all probability, after it was used in “The Iron Mule”, because there wouldn’t be much need for it as a prop, the Rocket was scraped. Large props that had a low chance for reuse in another picture were usually junked, or sold off to another studio. The full size art deco rocket ship from the 1930 Fox musical “Just Imagine” was sold to Universal for the first Flash Gordon serial, and would continue to be used up into the early 1940s, when it finally fell apart and trucked off to some San Fernando Valley landfill.
YK, I kinda agree with you. One of these locomotives would’ve had a better opportunity of being preserved if people that were trying to save them would’ve done a better job of giving the town’s explanations on how they should’ve been preserved due to their historical significance. If I were do my own list, it would have to be Top 6 Missed Opportunity Locomotives for Excursion Services.
Interesting list choices, a little from all over the place. You mentioned 1 possible additional locomotive, the Hiawatha, all those got cut up. Both of the original golden spike locomotives, both they were well before the preservation movement started.
@timothyboles6457 Yeah I know the Hiawatha got scrapped…I don’t know if there were more or that was the only one of its kind. And it’s funny, the golden spike locomotives were gonna be on the list till I had second thoughts. As long as those functional replicas at the Golden Spike National Park are around, there felt no need, and making the video longer lol. As for the rocket with multiple replicas, it was an acception since as mentioned in the video it was built in Buster’s studio and made specifically for our hospitality.
I don't get the addition of the replica rocket because it is a replica and was only made for the movie and I also don't get how the replica is important
Eh it just was, and given the fact it was during the silent era of cinema and made by Buster Keaton’s crew too. Also the guys who made the original rocket also made a replica of their own right afterwards from what I know.
Oof I’m so sorry to hear that, but yeah thanks for uploading those historical videos of the old tweetsie! they been very useful in other videos talking about it.
It’s nice to hear all the love for the railroad history of WNC. I’m a NC native and moved to Asheville 11 years ago, and no matter how much research I do on WNC railroading, I’m constantly stumbling across more great information that I would have thought was lost to time. Thank you!
the LNER C53/J70 was supposed to have one locomotive preserved, but it was cut up by mistake. its a shame really since theres no other steam trams in working order today
I would’ve also liked to see both a Hudson and an Atlantic Hiawatha preserved as well as a full Big Emma. Solid choice of engines.
Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes #24 (2 foot Gauge Baldwin 2-6-2) was bought by a Phillips, Maine resident in 1936, when the SR&RL was being scrapped. He built a shed to keep her and her tender out of the weather. Two years later, the village decided to put a tax on the structure and rather than pay it, he sold #24 for scrap.
Had she survived inside the shed until 1946, she would almost certainly have been bought by the Edaville railroad and would be the only surviving Maine Two Foot gauge tender engine in existence today. Every other Maine Two Foot engine that made it into the mid 1940s is still here and most of them are operable too.
About Keaton’s Rocket replica- Keaton was generally a stickler for historical accuracy- Two examples from “Our Hospitality”- The engineer, played by Keaton’s father, Joe, uses a teapot full of oil to lubricate the Rocket’s drivers. And the velocipede Keaton rides, a studio recreation, was so spot on that the Smithsonian Institution excepted it as a donation and displayed it along with a plaque thanking Keaton for his gift. In the period “Our Hospitality” is set, no locomotive of the Rocket-type ever ran on American right of ways. However, instead of using a more accurate 1830s locomotive like the famous John Bull, Keaton went with the Rocket because he thought it looked funnier, and after all, he was out to get laughs. The passenger cars are pretty accurate American rolling stock for the Jackson Era, though. In all probability, after it was used in “The Iron Mule”, because there wouldn’t be much need for it as a prop, the Rocket was scraped. Large props that had a low chance for reuse in another picture were usually junked, or sold off to another studio. The full size art deco rocket ship from the 1930 Fox musical “Just Imagine” was sold to Universal for the first Flash Gordon serial, and would continue to be used up into the early 1940s, when it finally fell apart and trucked off to some San Fernando Valley landfill.
Kentucky and Tennessee number 11 could use a shout. It got blown up by the US Army in a target practice accident.
Sorry I don’t think I was aware of that engine’s existence.
@@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020 no worries
YK, I kinda agree with you. One of these locomotives would’ve had a better opportunity of being preserved if people that were trying to save them would’ve done a better job of giving the town’s explanations on how they should’ve been preserved due to their historical significance. If I were do my own list, it would have to be Top 6 Missed Opportunity Locomotives for Excursion Services.
Great job!
These are all epic steam locomotives, it’s a shame that none of them are preserved to this day.
Interesting list choices, a little from all over the place.
You mentioned 1 possible additional locomotive, the Hiawatha, all those got cut up. Both of the original golden spike locomotives, both they were well before the preservation movement started.
@timothyboles6457 Yeah I know the Hiawatha got scrapped…I don’t know if there were more or that was the only one of its kind. And it’s funny, the golden spike locomotives were gonna be on the list till I had second thoughts. As long as those functional replicas at the Golden Spike National Park are around, there felt no need, and making the video longer lol. As for the rocket with multiple replicas, it was an acception since as mentioned in the video it was built in Buster’s studio and made specifically for our hospitality.
Surprised to find one of my favorite hymns melody in this video.
That was a fun video to watch I’m glad my footage was good for you.
The Tweetsie 4-6-0 locomotives have been immortalized by Bachmann as the prototype they used for their 4-6-0 Big Hauler locomotives in G-Scale.
I know.
Nice video!
Who is more popular,
Is it big boy,
D51,
Or the Polar Express,
I forgot the number of the engine it’s out in California it’s on display it’s cab forwarded wish they one running for people ride behind
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I don't get the addition of the replica rocket because it is a replica and was only made for the movie and I also don't get how the replica is important
Eh it just was, and given the fact it was during the silent era of cinema and made by Buster Keaton’s crew too. Also the guys who made the original rocket also made a replica of their own right afterwards from what I know.
@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020
Thanks for crediting me! I lost my login info for my old account. I’m glad people can enjoy the video!
Oof I’m so sorry to hear that, but yeah thanks for uploading those historical videos of the old tweetsie! they been very useful in other videos talking about it.
this could have been labeled east coast only
Well if you kinda count the topics involving Buster Keaton.