Wilmington & Western 58: Springtime Steam Along The Red Clay Creek (4K)

According to tradition, the Wilmington & Western Railroad would once again operate the "Easter Bunny Express" along the scenic and historic former Landenburg Branch. Fired up to power these trips if none other than #58, a Baldwin Locomotive Works 0-6-0 sporting the melodious tone of a Richard Carter Crosby 3 chime. Hauling countless passengers along the traditional trek from Greenbank Station to Ashland, DE, the locomotive puts on a fantastic display of steam and sound as the train navigates iron bridges, sweeping curves, and the thick forests of Northern Delaware. Featuring trackside and exclusive in-cab views of these trips, we document the locomotive's journey as springtime begins in 2023. Please sit back and enjoy this film "Springtime Along The Red Clay Creek" by Keystone Rail Productions!
History of #58:
Wilmington & Western 58 is a product of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, being built in 1907. She was used in service as a steam switcher for the Atlanta, Birmingham & Coast and was numbered as 27. After exchanges with various owners and railroads, including the U.S. Army, she returned to service on the W&W dedicated as "The Veteran's Engine" on May 23, 1999, even touting an American flag on the cab. After a 1,472 day inspection in 2017, she returned to service once again and is seen reliably serving the railroad to this day.
Locations:
0:00 Arriving in Greenbank, DE
0:59 Simmering at Greenbank Station
1:49 Departing Greenbank Station
3:21 Greenbank - Bridge 6C
4:37 Faulkland - Bridge 6G
5:50 Faulkland
6:59 Wooddale
8:15 Wooddale - Bridge 8B
9:45 Little Brook
11:09 Barley Mill
13:42 Mount Cuba
16:19 Mount Cuba Cut - In The Cab
16:50 Ashland Cut
17:51 Ashland - Bridge 11A
19:09 Ashland
20:32 Departing Ashland
21:11 Barley Mill
22:16 Returning to Greenbank Station
To learn more and support the Wilmington & Western's operations, please visit:
www.wwrr.com/
Special Thanks To:
- The Wilmington & Western Railroad
- Volunteers and Staff of the W&W
- Steve Jensen Jr.
- The Crews of 58
A very special thank you to Steve Jensen Jr. for in-cab access!
Filmed on:
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Friday, April 7, 2023
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[@maxwellwalcher6420]

Love that Baldwin 3 chime.

[@kptrains]

Cool shots of 58!

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thanks!

[@muricatrains]

Great capture. 58 is a gorgeous loco, always liked switchers.

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thank you!

[@SteveMikre44]

Not one, but two beautiful Cabooses! Nice...😊

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thanks!

[@RandomRailfan828]

Great video man, nice shots and love the cab view as well!

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@ThePennsylvaniaRailfan]

Very nice work!

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thanks!

[@PRR3750Railfan]

Awesome video man!!!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Extremely nice!!!

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thanks!

[@danbedford5419]

Good video

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Thanks!

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[@ToothlessThedragon9]

Some of these steam engines will act like Cass Scenic Railroad

[@brianfalzon6739]

Sounds like MRSR 5

[@nathanmahoney6346]

Quick question: what whistle was on 58 when this video was taken?

[@wwrr98]

It is a Crosby 6" 3 chime that was once owned and retuned by Richard Carter when he was an Engineer at Cass.
He achieved this by pouring lead into some of the chambers to acquire a higher pitch.