Rio Grande Southern 41: Knott's Berry Farm Steam Train [4K]

One of the very first attractions at the famed Knott's Berry Farm is the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad, which boasts a collection of old D&RGW and RGS equipment. A trip on the GT&C instills the romance of the Old West, which aims to bring its riders back to the peak of the American Frontier, a time when railroads were held on a high pedestal.
The locomotive featured in this video is Rio Grande Southern 41 built in 1881 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. Originally constructed for the Denver & Rio Grande Western, she was assigned the number 409, until eventually sold to the RGS, where she was given the number she currently wears. For the 60th Anniversary of the GT&C, she was named "Walter K" after Walter Knott, the founder of the original berry farm that was on the grounds currently taken up by the park. After decades of tirelessly running around the park, 41 was shipped off to the Durango & Silverton, where she underwent a major overhaul and rebuild. She was returned to Knott's in December 2023 and has been running like a new engine ever since.
Filmed on May 20th, 2024
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[@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan]

Very great to have 41 back at Knotts Berry Farm and full working order

[@TrainChamber]

Indeed, although it was nice too see 41 stretch her legs though

[@notch8photos131]

Great work! I love the shot where the train is sweeping the curve, then the horse and carriage passes by. Adds to the nostalgic, wild west atmosphere.

[@TrainChamber]

Thanks, Dan!

[@ItsAmaliaB]

I've been going to Knott's since I was a kid, and my heart was overjoyed to see 41 get to stretch its legs out in the canyons of Durango. Now I am just as happy to finally have it back home. It looks fantastic after the work done!

[@TrainChamber]

Compared to the last time I saw 41 in 2018, it looks so good now!

[@nathancorcoran5347]

Rio Grande Southern #41 operating at the Ghost Town & Calico Railroad.

[@T128Productions]

Always has been. Not too long ago she went down to the Durango and Silverton railroad in Colorado, where she was to be overhauled, performing a series of test runs before she would be heading back to Knott’s.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

@@T128Productions Yes. I’m hoping to visit here sometime next year.

[@RioGrande486]

I wish the Durango & Silverton had a C-19. It was cool and all to see 41 there stretching her legs for the first time in over half a century, but it would be amazing to see one there full time. Well, at least we’ll see 340 stretch her legs in Durango again within the next couple of years!

[@ArkansasLocomotiveWorks]

Great work as always my friend.

[@TrainChamber]

Thank you sir.

[@jacobdolman3831]

Welcome To Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park

[@TrainChamber]

I am no longer there.

[@atsfevan0242]

Great video Joe, I hope to head back in the future myself to see her, she happens to be the first steam engine I ever saw and rode behind.

[@TrainChamber]

Thanks! 41 is looking great again!

[@josegalileosolis3720]

0:25 Train horn

[@TrainChamber]

no way