These are among some of my personal favorite top 10 types of articulated steam power, the DM&IR "Yellowstone" 2-8-8-4 types are fantastic articulated locomotives that hauled heavy iron ore trains in Minnesota consisting of approximately 150-180 cars in length. I am satisfied that locomotive numbers 225,227 and 229 were all preserved and still exist as these are the only surviving "Yellowstone" type articulated locomotives, I would like to visit Minnesota and see at least one of these locomotives for myself in the future at some point. DM&IR locomotive 227 is a spectacular sight to observe at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum with the freely moving driving wheels which provides a view of the locomotive in motion while being stationary.
My all time favorite steam locomotives, one of the largest and most powerful steam locomotives to grace the rails anywhere! The Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Yellowstone type locomotives, such beautiful and impressive machines they sure are!
Many years ago one of the old heads that trained me worked in engine service for the D.M.&I.R. for a good while, heard many stories about his experiences with those "Mallie's" as he called them. Hard to work with, but he trained you right. He's gone now, always remembered him when I worked with new folks. RIP Basil.
Great video filming these engines! I always appreciate when people take good videos and pictures of these engines because it makes trying to 3D model them easier!
Cylinder lining is probably almost completely worn being dry actuated so many times. Probably needs new barrings too. It doesn’t look like they’ve done much up keep on her other than occasionally lubricating the motion to keep it from locking up. Look at the oil stains on the paint. What horrible care
@@markprince972 I’d disconnect the rollers so the wheels aren’t dry turned anymore. Higher a cleaner crew to get off as much grease as they can probably re paint the rods All together would mean closing the exhibit for about 1 and a half weeks But if we’re doing this right then the locomotive would be moved to a work house (it’s a museum they have an on site restoration house) where I’d disassemble the pistons to put new liners in them after a clean out from the previous material Properly apply a light lubricant to the lining after then once reassembly is completed the lubricant applied should be sufficient to avoid damage during the move back into position with left over in case further restoration efforts are made Everything gets done it’ll be approximately 3 weeks off display. But the result would be good
Why was it called a Mallet Yellowstone? I visited this museum several years ago and didn’t know enough to ask. I would love to see one of these running the Mainline again. So tired of hearing about the UP Big Boy.
From wikipedia: "The type was generally named the Yellowstone, a name given it by the first owner, the Northern Pacific Railway, whose lines ran near Yellowstone National Park."
@@michaelmejia3822The “Mallet” in the name of the locomotive design was after a Swiss man Anatole Mallet as he was the founder of the new design over on the European railways, and these Yellowstone locomotives are adopted with a similar manner how the locomotive would go around curves in the track. Though of course these particular engines were built in Eddystone, Pennsylvania as American did use the same design for larger locomotives.
@@PatrioticCoservativeAmerican yes it is indeed possible, but very unlikely unfortunately. Considering the cost to restore it and the financial backup for when it is running. And the layout, or where it would run. But being a big DM&IR Yellowstone fan myself, I would love to see one running again! Nothing is impossible!
225 is at Charles E. Carlson Park in Proctor Minnesota, 227 is at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth Minnesota, and 229 is at Two Harbors Minnesota
One of these should’ve been restored. The very last standard gauge steam locomotives in revenue service on a Class I railroad? That alone should make them a prime candidate for restoration. I guess maybe they don’t have the money to restore such a large engine, which is understandable
@@Aftermath779and where the money would come from really to restore one. As cool as it would be, it is considerably impractical. I’m not against it, I would love it myself to see one running but nothing is really impossible!
As a worker with the railroad museum, we are very glad you came to visit! We recently made a video on the 227 on our channel.
In my opinion the 227 is the grandest steam locomotive you have in your museum! Thank you all so much for taking such good care of it on display!
These are among some of my personal favorite top 10 types of articulated steam power, the DM&IR "Yellowstone" 2-8-8-4 types are fantastic articulated locomotives that hauled heavy iron ore trains in Minnesota consisting of approximately 150-180 cars in length. I am satisfied that locomotive numbers 225,227 and 229 were all preserved and still exist as these are the only surviving "Yellowstone" type articulated locomotives, I would like to visit Minnesota and see at least one of these locomotives for myself in the future at some point. DM&IR locomotive 227 is a spectacular sight to observe at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum with the freely moving driving wheels which provides a view of the locomotive in motion while being stationary.
My all time favorite steam locomotives, one of the largest and most powerful steam locomotives to grace the rails anywhere!
The Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Yellowstone type locomotives, such beautiful and impressive machines they sure are!
Many years ago one of the old heads that trained me worked in engine service for the D.M.&I.R. for a good while, heard many stories about his experiences with those "Mallie's" as he called them. Hard to work with, but he trained you right. He's gone now, always remembered him when I worked with new folks. RIP Basil.
The one with the movable wheels is definitely in the nicest condition, but all three look great.
Great video filming these engines! I always appreciate when people take good videos and pictures of these engines because it makes trying to 3D model them easier!
"ReStOrE iT tO rUn On ThE mAiNlInE!!!!"
Please!
It’s a multi million dollar project,
What’s wrong with that?
I'd prefer a" 238" to be built new. Largely to avoid gradually ship-of-Thesius-ing a historical vehicle.
Although very unlikely, they are my favorite steam locomotives!
Yes! Restore One for Excursions, They are the pride of the DM&IR!
My great-great-grandfather was an engineer on the DM&IR, though that was before the Yelllowstones.
THE WHEELS MOVE? THATS AWESOME!
I'm glad that 227 is indoors and 229 has a roof over it. Wish the same could be done for 225.
I couldn’t agree more!
Fantastic machines. Actually a greater tractive effort than the famed Union Pacific Big Boys (4000s). 140,093 vs 135,375 lbs.
Not as much as the Virginian AE 2-10-10-2 at 176,600 lbs or the Great Northern R-2 2-8-8-2 at nearly 160,000 lbs tractive effort.
Air actuated whistle, pretty cool
C'est fantastique 👍👍👍👍👍👍
would DMIR 229 be restore sometime for Excursions.
That would be a 10 million dollar effort so no
No plans of it yet, but nothing is impossible. If you overcome the financial difficulties of course.
10M or not give in the plans
Cylinder lining is probably almost completely worn being dry actuated so many times. Probably needs new barrings too. It doesn’t look like they’ve done much up keep on her other than occasionally lubricating the motion to keep it from locking up. Look at the oil stains on the paint. What horrible care
Come do a better job then
@@markprince972 I’d disconnect the rollers so the wheels aren’t dry turned anymore. Higher a cleaner crew to get off as much grease as they can probably re paint the rods All together would mean closing the exhibit for about 1 and a half weeks But if we’re doing this right then the locomotive would be moved to a work house (it’s a museum they have an on site restoration house) where I’d disassemble the pistons to put new liners in them after a clean out from the previous material Properly apply a light lubricant to the lining after then once reassembly is completed the lubricant applied should be sufficient to avoid damage during the move back into position with left over in case further restoration efforts are made
Everything gets done it’ll be approximately 3 weeks off display. But the result would be good
Actually this biggie is a boy
Why was it called a Mallet Yellowstone? I visited this museum several years ago and didn’t know enough to ask.
I would love to see one of these running the Mainline again. So tired of hearing about the UP Big Boy.
From wikipedia: "The type was generally named the Yellowstone, a name given it by the first owner, the Northern Pacific Railway, whose lines ran near Yellowstone National Park."
@@FanRailer when I visited Duluth, the locals called them “Malleys” though spelled Mallet. I understood Yellowstone.
@@michaelmejia3822The “Mallet” in the name of the locomotive design was after a Swiss man Anatole Mallet as he was the founder of the new design over on the European railways, and these Yellowstone locomotives are adopted with a similar manner how the locomotive would go around curves in the track. Though of course these particular engines were built in Eddystone, Pennsylvania as American did use the same design for larger locomotives.
227: AND WHY CAN'T I MOVE?!?!
227: how and why the hell am i in this little shack with these devices? And how do i even fit in here????
Would it be possible to get one up, and running again?
@@PatrioticCoservativeAmerican yes it is indeed possible, but very unlikely unfortunately. Considering the cost to restore it and the financial backup for when it is running. And the layout, or where it would run. But being a big DM&IR Yellowstone fan myself, I would love to see one running again! Nothing is impossible!
@@jaedenlyons let me and 227 subscribe to you
how complex the engineering is
Awesome
Great Northern R-2 had more tractive effort than the Missabe Yellowstone.
Wow where is this?
Lake superior railroad museum is where the 227 is at
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
225 is at Charles E. Carlson Park in Proctor Minnesota, 227 is at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in Duluth Minnesota, and 229 is at Two Harbors Minnesota
One of these should’ve been restored. The very last standard gauge steam locomotives in revenue service on a Class I railroad? That alone should make them a prime candidate for restoration. I guess maybe they don’t have the money to restore such a large engine, which is understandable
And where the locomotive should run is a big question.
@@Aftermath779and where the money would come from really to restore one. As cool as it would be, it is considerably impractical. I’m not against it, I would love it myself to see one running but nothing is really impossible!
Visibility to see directly out in front from the cab is terrible. They had to have their heads out from the sides to see the tracks ahead.
225 is in such a sorry state
It definitely needs a cosmetic restoration and a structure built over it at least!
Get him out of this shack
WOW
They’ve mutilated you, what did they do to you, you poor poor soul.