Bud Cassell is my great uncle. I loved going to Cass to visit family as a child. I stayed with my great grandmother. The train passed just below the hill she lived on. I’d run out when I heard the train coming and wave. He would give a toot as they went by. Great memories.
My caving buddies explored Caas Cave, underneath the mountain this railroad traverses. We had to take the rail tour after we explored the cave. You see the black smoke blasting out of the train engine? It pelts you as you ride along! Tiny, hot pellets hit your face and arms. It's the real experience of coal fired engines! I never realized that diesel doesn't work as a fuel for the engines due to the steep grade of the track! Great video.
My mother's parents are from Cass was hoping to get her back this year to ride the railroad one more time sadly she will not be able too but my family will to honor her memory and learn more of our family history
I’ve always loved the Rail Road and just going for a drive their . The store and museum. I’d love to work on that train . Amazing step back in time . Great Video !
You are correct, the Heisler is being operated at Durbin for now but it is still owned by the state park system. And as of this summer the Climax is now under steam just in time for her 100th birthday. Hope you enjoyed the video.
Bud Cassell is my great uncle. I loved going to Cass to visit family as a child. I stayed with my great grandmother. The train passed just below the hill she lived on. I’d run out when I heard the train coming and wave. He would give a toot as they went by. Great memories.
My caving buddies explored Caas Cave, underneath the mountain this railroad traverses. We had to take the rail tour after we explored the cave. You see the black smoke blasting out of the train engine? It pelts you as you ride along! Tiny, hot pellets hit your face and arms. It's the real experience of coal fired engines! I never realized that diesel doesn't work as a fuel for the engines due to the steep grade of the track! Great video.
My mother's parents are from Cass was hoping to get her back this year to ride the railroad one more time sadly she will not be able too but my family will to honor her memory and learn more of our family history
brings back memories. just like i remembered.
I’ve always loved the Rail Road and just going for a drive their . The store and museum. I’d love to work on that train . Amazing step back in time . Great Video !
I was wondering, does the bald knob train stop at Whittaker station?
Nice video! But the Heisler is at Durbin right now so they only have shays running
Train Chamber I believe that is true for now
This video was produced several years ago and the Heisler was there at the time of filming.
Oh i just assumed it was newer because upload date
We held off posting it so they could use it at the Cass museum first. But thank you for the responses and hope you enjoyed watching the video!
You are correct, the Heisler is being operated at Durbin for now but it is still owned by the state park system. And as of this summer the Climax is now under steam just in time for her 100th birthday. Hope you enjoyed the video.
Some teeenagers burnt the mill down with fire works