It’s because ATSF 2903 has Roller Bearings which’s makes it easier. The one that was the challenge was 3007 because that one does not have roller bearings.
@@matthewgustafson5225 3007's got rollers as well, seemingly with the exception of the rear axle on the front tender truck. The giveaway are the bearing covers. The majority are bolted on and say TIMKEN on them whilst the one plain bearing one is a standard journal box that's able to be opened more readily and easily.
@@blackbirdgaming8147 agreed. personally, i think the c&o 490 would be a really good choice because it’s (to my knowledge) the only streamlined hudson left
@@harrison444 490 would be a poor choice due to its complex and problematic valve gear. A better choice would be one of the CB&Q Hudsons, just not 3007.
I’d actually be proud if whistles were changed. 1630 especially. Like to hear what 975’s whistle actually sounds like. Same with GN&A 26, CBQ 4963, and RI 938s whistles as well.
I have an Idea would CB&Q 3007 be steamed for the Burlington and the IRM.
It is amazing that a small shay locomotive like that can pull a massive 4-8-4 around
It’s because ATSF 2903 has Roller Bearings which’s makes it easier. The one that was the challenge was 3007 because that one does not have roller bearings.
@@matthewgustafson5225 and because geared locomotives are built to hold the rail no matter what
A small Shay can pull an amazing load, just not very fast!
@@matthewgustafson5225 3007's got rollers as well, seemingly with the exception of the rear axle on the front tender truck. The giveaway are the bearing covers. The majority are bolted on and say TIMKEN on them whilst the one plain bearing one is a standard journal box that's able to be opened more readily and easily.
Great work!
Nice videos! I saw you filming around the museum today. I hope you had a blast!
i think the irm should try to restore the 3007. It would be really cool to see a working hudson
I have heard 3007 is in poor mechanical shape. If a Hudson were to be restored, there’s several other options
@@blackbirdgaming8147 agreed. personally, i think the c&o 490 would be a really good choice because it’s (to my knowledge) the only streamlined hudson left
@@harrison444 490 would be a poor choice due to its complex and problematic valve gear. A better choice would be one of the CB&Q Hudsons, just not 3007.
@@blackbirdgaming8147 there’s more than just the 3007 still around?
@@harrison444 Yeah, there’s at least 4 CB&Q Hudsons still around.
I’d actually be proud if whistles were changed. 1630 especially. Like to hear what 975’s whistle actually sounds like. Same with GN&A 26, CBQ 4963, and RI 938s whistles as well.
What is the plan with #975?
Cosmetic restoration.
Before this video I thought that Shay has pistons on both sides... The more you know I guess.
Sp 575 looking alot better
This is cool
Thanks for filming this. We in the steam department appreciate you capturing the moment for us as we were all busy doing the move.