Chasing GSMR Queen of the Smokies

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @user-qc7hr4my7r
    @user-qc7hr4my7r 3 года назад +2

    I’m here now and took the train ride yesterday. Found out 1702 is going be there tomorrow, definitely going to check it out in the morning.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +2

      It's worth an extra day to check out for sure!

    • @user-qc7hr4my7r
      @user-qc7hr4my7r 3 года назад +1

      @@floridarailfan highlight of my trip. Chased it for a little but down the tracks, then went to see some waterfalls and when we got back to Bryson City it just crossed the tracks to the depot. I hung out for awhile and seen them move it on the turn table to park it for the night.

  • @crrguy1625
    @crrguy1625 2 года назад +2

    Great Video! I Will Be There Tomorrow To Chase This Same Run With 1702. This Video Helped Alot On Knowing Where To Go!!

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! I hope your chase went well, and am glad I could provide some context

  • @schnauzahpowahz
    @schnauzahpowahz 3 года назад +3

    Again fantastic shots. Good ol s160, little thoroughbreds.
    Were goin up here in March to escape from bikeweek, hoping to catch a ride on GSMR, likely a diesel tour.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +1

      Hopefully they'll have their new GP38-3m repainted and operating by then! I think they said something about a red white and blue paint scheme, definitely gonna look good...

    • @schnauzahpowahz
      @schnauzahpowahz 3 года назад +1

      @@floridarailfan oh thatd be fantastic. Im just hoping theres no early spring snow that week , which always seems to happen. Also gonna try and hit Saluda and Yadkin... just have to come up with "valid reasons" for the misses to 😄. Thankfully your vids point out some great spots on YVRR

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +2

      @@schnauzahpowahz Yeah, chasing YVRR is pretty easy just as long as you're up early with them out of Winston, or intercept them in Elkin for the return trip. Also might be worth your while to check out Blue Ridge Southern, especially if you'll be hanging around Bryson City / Asheville.

  • @World.of.Railways
    @World.of.Railways 4 года назад +5

    Brilliant video, well done! Appreciate to watch! Best Regards Railherbie from Germany

  • @paulorientetheluffaranch
    @paulorientetheluffaranch 2 года назад +1

    You got some great footage there. Thanks for sharing.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much

    • @paulorientetheluffaranch
      @paulorientetheluffaranch 2 года назад

      @@floridarailfan I watched it a couple times. Then, shared with a friend who was taking pictures with me the other day when it rolled through the gorge. My footage just doesn't compare to your snazzy work. :)

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  2 года назад +1

      @@paulorientetheluffaranch Ha I very much appreciate it, it’s great to read encouraging comments like yours. Maybe I’ll see you out there

    • @paulorientetheluffaranch
      @paulorientetheluffaranch 2 года назад

      @@floridarailfan Who know? Maybe. Our whole channel is about something positive. A word of encouragement can sure go far.

  • @kenhanks9620
    @kenhanks9620 3 года назад +3

    Excellent coverage on one of the truly classic excursion operations in the east.

  • @joellawrence1132
    @joellawrence1132 3 года назад +3

    I chased the 1702 on the whole trip today and got it at most of the spots you did. This video helped me and my group to know where to go so I appreciate the help!

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +2

      Awesome, glad I could provide some insight. GSMR never fails to impress...

  • @Acehitman369
    @Acehitman369 4 года назад +2

    Wow what a great video, that place look awesome 👍🏽

  • @davestrains6816
    @davestrains6816 4 года назад +2

    Gotta go ride this train one day if possible. Great video, thanks for sharing. Dave

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  4 года назад +1

      Highly recommend. Its a beautiful journey, awesome power and great people

  • @acl250productions2
    @acl250productions2 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for the video it was awesome

  • @oliviaz6499
    @oliviaz6499 3 года назад +1

    Awesome One, Hope 1702 can do some freight charters soon

  • @cassscenicproductions8888
    @cassscenicproductions8888 3 года назад +2

    Hello! Quick question. Where was the spot at 6:35?

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад

      That's a spot along Jacobs Road, just west of Bryson City

  • @RailPreserver2K
    @RailPreserver2K 3 года назад +3

    This was the first railroad I ever rode on and I went back to it in 2016 when they got 1702 running again, when I first rode in 2005 it had already been retired

  • @johnathanhardin152
    @johnathanhardin152 3 года назад +2

    Any news on the 722? Wish they would at least do a cosmetic restoration on it.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +1

      No news that I’m aware of...

    • @nicholasmedovich8691
      @nicholasmedovich8691 3 года назад +2

      Trade it to 3 rivers rambler. IMHO.

    • @RailPreserver2K
      @RailPreserver2K 3 года назад +3

      Cass Scenic or tvrm would probably love to get their hands on it

    • @amyreynolds3619
      @amyreynolds3619 3 года назад +3

      why Spencer Shop could have used her too 722 belongs to Carolina.

  • @chendersonrailproductions704
    @chendersonrailproductions704 3 года назад +1

    I loved the video! Wish I would have made the trek down there last year!

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +2

      Appreciate it! Certainly an awesome chase, you gotta check it out

    • @BNSF36542
      @BNSF36542 3 года назад +1

      @@floridarailfan What time in August was this filmed? I can tell by the heavy downpour.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +1

      @@BNSF36542 I believe the first or second Thursday of August 2020

  • @trainnut2012
    @trainnut2012 4 года назад +2

    The sequence at 6:14 where is this

  • @Heisler91
    @Heisler91 4 года назад +1

    The boxcar you saw on the ledge has been there about year. They built a small spur next to the shop by the boxcar.

  • @SouthernerFloridain2006
    @SouthernerFloridain2006 4 года назад +1

    I forgot instead of a Modified Hancock long bell 3 chime it’s a Southern 3 chime

  • @amyreynolds3619
    @amyreynolds3619 3 года назад +2

    where is the turn table on GSMR.

  • @joellawrence1132
    @joellawrence1132 3 года назад +2

    Nice video! How do you find out when the steam engine is running? I’ll be going up through that area on Saturday April 3rd.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  3 года назад +2

      Thanks a lot, just go to www.gsmr.com, they’ve got a full train schedule that distinguishes between diesel and steam powered trains

    • @joellawrence1132
      @joellawrence1132 3 года назад +1

      Thanks! I appreciate it!

  • @andrewc1199
    @andrewc1199 2 года назад +5

    When going downhill, use lower gears instead of riding the brakes; doing the latter will wear out the brake pads and rotors much quicker.

    • @floridarailfan
      @floridarailfan  2 года назад +4

      Being from Florida, this was my first experience driving mountain roads. Appreciate the advice, hadn’t given engine braking much thought.

    • @andrewc1199
      @andrewc1199 2 года назад +4

      @@floridarailfan It's okay. Using the engine to slow down is like using the dynamic braking feature on diesel locomotives.

  • @bluecollardadventures2338
    @bluecollardadventures2338 3 года назад +2

    i bet the diesels help out on hills... maybe not but thats my suspicion

  • @danielwalton4563
    @danielwalton4563 4 года назад +3

    Chessie system ACE 3000.

  • @danielwalton4563
    @danielwalton4563 4 года назад +2

    Season 6 of caillou's new rainbow sun.