C&O 1309 Steam Locomotive Tribute #2 (High Iron in the Hills) WSMR * Rockabilly * The Altar Billies

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
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    C & O Steam Locomotive 1309 tribute - "High Iron in the Hills" - Not just another train song, but a tribute "to the largest operating steam locomotive of its type in the world." 1309 was the last mainline steamer built in America by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1949, and is currently owned and operated by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. It has been almost a year since 1309 moved under its own power for the first time in over 64 years. A monumental accomplishment of this magnitude deserves to be recognized, and we can think of no better way to tell the story of 1309 than with a song.
    High Iron in the Hills (Tribute to C & O Locomotive 1309) - by Mike Stand
    On the C & O Railroad, 1949
    Hear the whistle blast from 1309
    Built in the Baldwin fac’try, Philadelphia PA

    T'was the end of an Era, and the last steamer made
    Oh there’s high Iron in the hills there’s high Iron in the hills
    In the mountains of Kentucky, and West Virginia you’ll find
    A Mallet in the valley and its 1309
    A Mallet in the valley and its 1309
    It’s a cold afternoon, but the steam is runn’in HOT
    1309 's given it all its got

    From the yard at Peach Creek, to the Logan county line
    Up the winding grade, to the Lundale Coal mine
    Late in 1956, the time had come, 1309 made its final run
    Pushed aside, not forgotten, til one December day
    They fired up the boiler n’ brought ‘er back to steam
    More Train videos from The Altar Billies
    "Great Big Rollin' Railroad" (BIG BOY 4014 Version) www.youtube.co....
    Ballad of Big Boy 4014" youtube Playlist: / watch
    "Ballad of the Big Boy" Vintage locomotive version:
    www.youtube.co....
    The Altar Billies are a trio from Orange County California fronted by guitarist/vocalist Michael W Stand. Rounding out the group are Johnny X on upright and Chuck Cummings on Drums. The group covers many classics hits, as well as newly penned originals.
    The fellas have been playing all over Southern California for coming up to 10 years now. They've enjoyed such venues as the Anaheim House of Blues, The Observatory in Costa Mesa, Orange Street Fair, Silverado Canyon concert series, as well as many clubs in the OC area. They have also opened several times for local OC icon Big Sandy, as well as for Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats..
    As of late, group has found itself producing songs and videos about restored locomotive steam engines and railroad lines. The restoration of Big Boy 4014 and Union Pacific Railroad has been a huge topic of the Altar Billies, but they have extended their musical and lyrical "Branch lines" to include songs about "The Virginia and Truckee railroad" and the restoration of C & O locomotive 1309.
    In 2014 they released their first full length project: "Head'n Out West" Each song on this project is a testament to the band's firm believe in God, family and country. There is more to this group than meets the eye, as this 15 song musical adventure sought to establish the group as a viable and serious rockabilly/ Americana act. "Head'n out West" brings plenty to the table and more, in a "Spirit of lightening" that will surely keep you rock'n, and and move'n.
    2016 found the fellas hitting the trail once again with their latest release: “Long, Long Road.” With this project the group has fine-tuned their sound so that it is “as sharp as a tack.” “Long, Long Road” finds Michael W expanding his songwriting skills to incorporate aspects of swing jazz with songs such as “Hot,” “Tumbleweed,” and “Hot (Big Band Version).”
    The Altar Billies are proud to carry the rockabilly torch and keep this musical heritage alive, and relevant. They are 3 swell guys that work hard, play together really well and have a good time in the process, and "yes" they like trains."

Комментарии • 171

  • @ConrailSD80MAC
    @ConrailSD80MAC 4 месяца назад +10

    I'm gonna ride the Frostburg Flyer pulled by 1309 later this month!

  • @AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014
    @AndrewTheRocketCityRailfan4014 2 года назад +20

    Glad to have her back.

  • @rycn1450
    @rycn1450 2 года назад +16

    I'm listening to this on a crappy cell phone this song has such a clear Chris sound to it you can't help but love it

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +3

      Thanks so much, glad you noticed..worked really hard on the production of this song to make it "crisp," yet simple.

  • @akahuddy1
    @akahuddy1 6 месяцев назад +10

    i love trains

  • @thecompyyo9831
    @thecompyyo9831 4 дня назад +2

    I love 1309 it’s my favorite steam locomotive out of all steam locomotive’s you guys have a good song 10 out of 10

  • @jacksalvin364
    @jacksalvin364 2 года назад +9

    C&O Mallet locomotive #1309 was returned to Steam and pulls the 1st excursion on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +3

      Awesome!!!

    • @jacksalvin364
      @jacksalvin364 2 года назад +2

      ☺😉
      Build by Baldwin in 1949 for Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.

    • @guadalopeaguila7188
      @guadalopeaguila7188 Год назад

      If i become the next president of the usa bearing or diesel engines and replacing them with steam engines

    • @wolfgangkrebl3056
      @wolfgangkrebl3056 4 месяца назад

      ​@@guadalopeaguila7188then please canditate NOW 👍

  • @BarryH1701
    @BarryH1701 2 года назад +34

    I absolutely LOVE these songs about these great steam locomotives. I can listen to these type of songs all day. I am hungry for more of them! You guys are awesome with these wonderful tributes to the great legends of steam.

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +7

      Thank you so much for the positive response. We have more train songs coming - so stay tuned!

    • @loganbilbrey2414
      @loganbilbrey2414 2 года назад +2

      @@TheAltarBillies may I suggest a locomotive? Southern pacific 4449

    • @christopherorourke6543
      @christopherorourke6543 2 года назад +1

      @@loganbilbrey2414 Southern Pacific 449 is one of my 3 favorite steam locomotives. I have the Kato N scale Southern Pacific 4449 & the 10 car Morning Daylight set which is my excursion train on my N scale Pacific West Coast Railroad. I will be running it when my permanent layout is ready to run trains.

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +3

      @@loganbilbrey2414 We have a song written called "Coast Daylight" - just trying to find time to record ...first we have to do a song about the Burlington and NKP railroad...stay tuned

    • @loganbilbrey2414
      @loganbilbrey2414 2 года назад +2

      Ty for replying, I ain't going anywhere yalls music ain't playing!

  • @scouttroopergaming
    @scouttroopergaming Месяц назад +3

    Bro the AlterBillies are the ultimate train music channel cause they answer everyone's text and make peak music like this. Keep up the great work!

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you...more train songs and videos comin!!! Steam on my friend!

  • @steves7896
    @steves7896 2 года назад +16

    You guys have the sound!!

  • @AtkataffTheAlpha
    @AtkataffTheAlpha 2 года назад +22

    We brought a Class J back, we brought a big boy "Wasatch" class back, and we bought a mallet back. What locomotive will be next to restore a be brought back other than Pennsy T1 5550? Also happy holidays TheAltarBillies!

    • @HobbiesRfun
      @HobbiesRfun 2 года назад +3

      I would love to see the SP Cab Forward on display at the California Railroad Museum brought back to life.

    • @Thomasfan239sucksLOL
      @Thomasfan239sucksLOL 2 года назад +3

      1218! definitely 1218 I'd like to see her running again!

    • @Thomasfan239sucksLOL
      @Thomasfan239sucksLOL Год назад +1

      @@rudycarlson8245 1218 is missing a bunch of parts, but i would love to see the 457 cannonball on the rails

    • @Thomasfan239sucksLOL
      @Thomasfan239sucksLOL Год назад +2

      @@rudycarlson8245 but your forgetting the fact that it's also expensive to get the 1218 running again, i mean it was expensive to get 4014 running, same for 611, and even 1309.

    • @lanehensley
      @lanehensley Год назад +1

      LONG LIVE AMERICAN STEAM🚂!!!!

  • @LBSkyShark
    @LBSkyShark 2 года назад +10

    Great song again guys. Hope to see you all soon. Merry Christmas!🎄

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Tim!! Merry Christmas to you as well!

  • @RileyWren-r6o
    @RileyWren-r6o 27 дней назад +1

    I am excited for 1309 to be running again after it's mechanical problem in January 2024.

  • @hectorhardy4100
    @hectorhardy4100 Год назад +4

    Like steam train

  • @mrshea924
    @mrshea924 2 года назад +5

    A Mallet in the valley
    And it's Thirteen-O-Nine
    A Mallet in the valley
    And i's Thirteen-O-Nine

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +1

      Indeed my friend....thanks for spreading the good word.

  • @TSMThunderbolt
    @TSMThunderbolt 2 месяца назад +2

    In the C&O Railroad, 1949, hear the whistle blast from 1309,
    Built in the Baldwin Factory, in Philadelphia, P.A,
    It was an end of an era, and the last steamer made.
    Oh theres High Iron in the hills!
    Yeah, theres High Iron in the hills!
    In the mountains of Kentucky, West Virginia, you'll find;
    A Mallet in the Valley and its 1309.
    A Mallet in the Valley and its 1309!
    Its a cold afternoon, but steam's running HOT.
    1309's giving it all that she's got.
    From the yard at Peach creek,
    To the Logan County line,
    Up the winding grade,
    And the Lundale Coal mine.
    Oh theres High Iron in the hills!
    Yeah, theres High Iron in the hills!
    In the mountains of Kentucky, West Virginia, you'll find;
    A Mallet in the Valley and it's 1309.
    A Mallet in the Valley and kts 1309!
    Late in 1956, the time had come,
    1309 made it's final run.
    Pushed aside, not forgotten,
    'till one December day,
    They fired up the boiler
    And brought her back to steam!
    Oh theres High Iron in the hills!
    Yeah, theres High Iron in the hills!
    In the mountains of Kentucky, West Virginia, you'll find;
    A Mallet in the Valley and its 1309.
    A Mallet in the Valley and its 1309!
    1309...
    1309...
    (Faintly) It's 1309...
    End.

  • @zacscurlockshobbies2133
    @zacscurlockshobbies2133 2 года назад +11

    Yes. This is amazing now I got something to listen too when I go and see her on the 18th. Keep it up guys

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much - that is cool you are going to see 1309...enjoy!!!

  • @heathergipps251
    @heathergipps251 Год назад +3

    Thank you 1309❤

  • @hectorhardy4100
    @hectorhardy4100 9 месяцев назад +4

    ❤❤❤❤train

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you like it!! Thank you for the hearts!!

  • @Jcus10iscool
    @Jcus10iscool 4 месяца назад +2

    I’m expecting a song about RBMN 2102 next 😉

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv 6 месяцев назад +3

    Looking Great 👍

  • @christopherorourke6543
    @christopherorourke6543 2 года назад +3

    I play the song High Iron in the hill by the Altar Billies on my cell phone. It would be nice if n7mber 1309s tender would be its original Chesapeake & Ohio tender on the WMSR. I’m going to tell my youngest brother to visit the WMSR in the spring or summer & ride on the excursion pulled by 1309.

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +1

      Hi chris, thanks so much for stopping in to say "hi." So glad you are enjoying the song and video!! Thank you!!!

  • @rycn1450
    @rycn1450 2 года назад +5

    Merry Christmas thank you for great music

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you as well!!

  • @user-mu4br4vt2h
    @user-mu4br4vt2h 2 года назад +2

    enjoy...nice song...1309

  • @richhood9934
    @richhood9934 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome song! Can't wait to see the 1361 return to steam and see if anyone writes a tribute song for that engine and/or her first run after restoration

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  4 месяца назад

      Thank you and we can are looking for the return on 1361 as well!!

    • @richhood9934
      @richhood9934 4 месяца назад

      @@TheAltarBillies Nice! Keep up the good work

  • @joselozada8689
    @joselozada8689 2 года назад +3

    indeed yes ! , there is a Nostalgia present over these steam locomotives that is attractive to all sorts of general public and all ages , with a double train set of 6 wheels his capacity and horsepower is unmatched , excellent video + song 👍🇺🇸

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Thank you brother..so glad you enjoy it..1309 is one special locomotive!!

  • @That_Thicc_Cat
    @That_Thicc_Cat 2 года назад +3

    These songs are great, they’re so catchy!

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +1

      Thans so much, we try our best to cook them up just right!

  • @anthonyking5563
    @anthonyking5563 2 года назад +11

    Steam train songs that have a country tone to them sound so fitting

  • @RapidTransitFan
    @RapidTransitFan 2 года назад +1

    You guys are my favorite band and this is one of my favorite songs from you
    My favorite is: What ever happened to the caboose

  • @FD_bandit4
    @FD_bandit4 11 месяцев назад +2

    trains are awesome

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  11 месяцев назад +1

      Indeed, trains are awesome most of the popper most!!

  • @alexanderrogers-i2f
    @alexanderrogers-i2f 26 дней назад +1

    Great song you guys made, but there's one steam engine that I think you guys should make, Pennsylvania 1361. If you want to that is.

  • @almiradenaneer9578
    @almiradenaneer9578 2 года назад +2

    cool 1309 steam train

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Indeed...it is very special..the last major steam locomotive made by Baldwin

  • @user-uu4wg7is5w
    @user-uu4wg7is5w Месяц назад +1

    Trying hard to see 1309 with no car from Columbus OH!!😢

  • @florenceneri8240
    @florenceneri8240 Год назад +1

    Manigique conservation de la locomotive ancienne bravos elle est bien conserver et elle fonctionne encore

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Год назад

      Yes!! it took a few years to restore, but they brought him back to life!! it is a miracle!

  • @plunkervillerr1529
    @plunkervillerr1529 2 года назад +2

    Long live steam!

  • @kennethhathcock2235
    @kennethhathcock2235 2 года назад +2

    yall guys make fire songs

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Thanks Ken, we do our best to fan the flames of the boiler in a train!!

  • @joshbreck3489
    @joshbreck3489 11 месяцев назад +1

    Absolute heckin masterpiece

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much!! Glad you like it!

  • @TylerAmolsch
    @TylerAmolsch 6 месяцев назад +1

    🎶a Mallet in the valley and its 1309🎶

  • @deweyhall712
    @deweyhall712 2 года назад +1

    I would love to see the altar billies in concert.

  • @user-mu4br4vt2h
    @user-mu4br4vt2h 2 года назад +1

    nice train

  • @aaronlillard3880
    @aaronlillard3880 10 месяцев назад +2

    We need more steam engines

  • @willberestartingthischanne9984
    @willberestartingthischanne9984 2 года назад +1

    Awesome Video

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Thank you so much - we appreciate the positive response...Remember: "There's a mallet in the valley and it's 1309!!"

  • @FD_bandit4
    @FD_bandit4 Год назад +1

    Cool

  • @npk765fan
    @npk765fan 2 года назад +2

    Nice work as always

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!!

    • @npk765fan
      @npk765fan 2 года назад

      You’re welcome I’m always happy to see you guys put up a new song

  • @johnhagan7742
    @johnhagan7742 Год назад +1

    Great work! PLEASE keep songs like this coming!

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Год назад

      Thank you so much for the encouragement

    • @moawallkubilius5955
      @moawallkubilius5955 Год назад +1

      0:51 i love c&o and 1309 🍁🍂🚂🚞🚞🚞🍂🍂🍂🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲☘️🌿🪵🪵🪵🍀🍂🍂🍂🥀🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻🍄🍄🌳🌳🌳

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Год назад

      Thank you so much..we love it too!!!@@moawallkubilius5955

  • @JohnRides-us1wx
    @JohnRides-us1wx 3 месяца назад +2

    Chesapeake & ohio 1309 high iron in the hills

  • @larrym2651
    @larrym2651 2 года назад +1

    This train just ran again after being restored ,there is a YT vidieo showing dry run of train

  • @rhettrobinson1361
    @rhettrobinson1361 Год назад +2

    1309: That’s me.

  • @zingxiu6123
    @zingxiu6123 Год назад +1

    2:39 If you look closly the train is goin is actuly goin backwords

  • @noracamacho07
    @noracamacho07 Месяц назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @mariahhaarstick591
    @mariahhaarstick591 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @BCoFD510
    @BCoFD510 Год назад +1

    Woohoo

  • @jimmyhook4852
    @jimmyhook4852 2 года назад +3

    Very Noice :3

  • @annhinchcliff5460
    @annhinchcliff5460 2 года назад +1

    there is one engine that really desevers a song to it 3985

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      True...one famous steam locomotive song at a time

  • @trevorbright4050
    @trevorbright4050 2 года назад +1

    Hey you guys I love your railroad songs the railroad is building Pennsylvania t1 you got to make a railroad song on the t1 have nice day

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Thanks...whoa, Pennsylvania is building t1????? - that's something to sing about!!

  • @jeremyasher297
    @jeremyasher297 2 года назад +1

    This locomotive inspired me to do the EM&B L-1 class.

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад

      Jeremy - that is so cool!! Congrats!!!

    • @jeremyasher297
      @jeremyasher297 2 года назад

      40 L-1’s were built, but sadly, only 2 are preserved.

  • @Acermani456
    @Acermani456 2 года назад +1

    Can you do a song about 7470 from Conway Scenic Railroad?

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +1

      Sure we can...we'll give it a try

    • @Acermani456
      @Acermani456 2 года назад +2

      @@TheAltarBillies What about a song about the White Mountain Central Raillroad?

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 года назад +1

      @@Acermani456 Great! We'll get right on that!

  • @CarlCJV
    @CarlCJV Год назад +1

    Is it “Mallet in the valley” or am I just jumping to conclusions since 1309 is nicknamed “The mallet” or something
    like that?

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Год назад +1

      Yes.."mallet in the valley" (pronuounced: Mal-lay).. If you click the little area in the credits that says "show more," you will be able to read all of the lyrics and info about the song. Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!!!

    • @CarlCJV
      @CarlCJV Год назад +1

      @@TheAltarBillies Thanks, much appreciated!

  • @Squidfan321
    @Squidfan321 3 месяца назад +2

    #1309

  • @legotrainkidjelly833
    @legotrainkidjelly833 2 года назад +1

    I’m going on it

  • @tharapongable
    @tharapongable 2 месяца назад +1

    But there is a bigger train than 1309

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  2 месяца назад

      Yes there are - we never claimed that 1309 was the biggest locomotive..only that it was one of the last built by the Baldwin factory.

  • @michaelbujaki2462
    @michaelbujaki2462 Год назад +1

    0:40 is it just me, or was that video reversed?

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Год назад +1

      Good eye brother! Your the second person out of many to catch this...all in good editing fun!

  • @kimberlymullan3042
    @kimberlymullan3042 Год назад +1

    1309 is the biggest engine in the usa

  • @ALCO-C855-fan
    @ALCO-C855-fan Месяц назад +2

    2:40 - You reversed the video.😊

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  Месяц назад +1

      Good eye!

    • @ALCO-C855-fan
      @ALCO-C855-fan Месяц назад +1

      @@TheAltarBillies Hello there. Is the original footage you used usable?

  • @juanahernandez500
    @juanahernandez500 2 года назад +3

    1309 2 6 6 2

  • @karlakiani8462
    @karlakiani8462 6 месяцев назад

    1309 is big boy 🚂tenderless train

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  6 месяцев назад

      Indeed it is big...the last of its kind!

  • @RiyaMiyano
    @RiyaMiyano Год назад +1

    13o9

  • @tylorkoopman3646
    @tylorkoopman3646 2 года назад +1

    Thomas and hengray

  • @yuliaong9617
    @yuliaong9617 3 месяца назад +1

    Big boy knockoff:
    (Im not insulting, im just saying how it looks like big boy)

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  3 месяца назад

      Yep, its similar...1309 is made by Baldwin, while big boy was manufactured by ALCO.

  • @jadesevilla4639
    @jadesevilla4639 9 месяцев назад +1

    The train is from ohio

    • @TheAltarBillies
      @TheAltarBillies  9 месяцев назад

      Indeed....Chesapeake and Ohio to be exact

  • @mksupramksupra
    @mksupramksupra 11 месяцев назад +1

    ohio