DM&IR 227 Yellowstone Steam Locomotive
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The DM&IR 227 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone steam engine on display in Duluth, Minnesota. This is one of the most powerful reciprocating steam locomotives in the world. The drive wheels are mounted off the ground, and come to life with the aid of electric motors attached to the axles.
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Whoever came up with that display idea was a genius!
I like how the DM&IR saved 227, the number 227 was also my third bus route number.
Going to see this today with my nephews. My Grandfather worked for the Proctor Shortline RR up until 1965. He told me many times about this train. So excited to finally see it in person!
current state of DMNIR 227
wheel arrangment 2-8-8-4
builder. baldwin locomotive works
build year. 1941
retired. 1960
I recently found on Ebay a model kit of a Yellowstone locomotive in 1/87 or HO scale. It says it's a Big Boy on the carton!! I had to have it when I read the livery is Duluth, Missabe And Iron Range!! I'm going to mark mine as 229 as the one parked in Two Harbors!
I'm thinking that it's one of those situations where, yes it would be awesome to see it running... on those few times it would be pulling an excursion... otherwise you get to see it close up get in the cab have a seat any day of the week nearly year round, and have a coffee in comfort while your there. there's definitely a place for museums with well displayed locomotives. love the enclosed cab, looks like being in an old garage
A beautiful and unique locomotive. Thank you. It was great to see the wheels turning. And thank you for panning slowly enough that we have the time to see what's there.
With UP Big Boy 4014's restoration a success, maybe DM&IR 227 would be restored to operating condition soon, and DM&IR 227, UP 4014,and C&O 1309 will be the operating articulateds! What do you think?
Excuse me! What do you mean she is?
She's in great shape, better than 4014 most definitely, but CN definitely won't let that happen, and she's way too big and expensive for the NSSR to handle.
We could only wish that someone with very deep pockets would step up
Thanks for the post.
mmohowlk They should restore N&W 1218 too.
Transportation Productions it wouldn't be a stupid idea however it would burn a massive hole in ones pocket. For that reason the attempt to restore SP 4294 failed
awesome to see in person and you CAN sit at the controls
I am glad to see that this locomotive has been retired, but is still "operating" as a display piece of equipment at a railroad museum.
227 is one of 3 surviving DMIR 2-8-8-4 yellowstones, the other 2 are 225 & 229
I hope she runs again someday
They should start a fundraiser to restore this locomotive!
What about 1309?
@@theextremeanimator4721 That would be neat
I can't imagine seeing this thing running! It has about 3000 pounds more tractive effort than big boys 137,000 pounds!
This locomotive looks amazing
+sgtwylde1996 it is awesome to look at
@@sheka216 But the face looks like it was beaten up to a crisp
@@theextremeanimator4721 Eh... it looks big, mean and rugged that way.
There's a 227 on display in Broken Bow, Oklahoma .
we need to restore this right now
Is this in Duluth MN
Yes.
Get it running as they have the Big Boy
You is they. Come up with the millions and do all the work if you want to see it run.
Now that's piping. Lol.
DM&IR 227 🚂
There is one in Proctor and Two harbor.
Isn’t this engine slightly smaller than the Allegheny 1601?
In weight yes but the DM&IR Yellowstones were about 4 feet longer from coupler to coupler. The Yellowstones also had more pulling power, while the Allegheny had more horsepower.
@@natejenkins8645 interesting. It would be awesome to see either 225 or 229 get restored back to running condition
@@willthetrill4849 Are 225 and 229 in good shape?
OK, how the freak are wheels moving?! Cool, though!
exactly how??
If UP Big Boy 4014 restoration success, will they do the same to N&W 1218, Y6a 2156 and rebuild again Y6b unit?
If enough money is contained, yes.
@@theextremeanimator4721 no
My parents took a picture of me and the controls of 227.
You could park a mid sized car inside that fire box.
2:27 how are the wheels moving?
Evan's Megazord reviews Rollers under the wheels and they use lube so the wheels don’t freeze up.
@@kansasstatealerting2874 ah makes perfect sense
So it’s basically a giant treadmill 😂
I got a picture of me in the cab of this engine
I hear a whistle on air in the background... what engine is it?
That is 322 the steam excursion engine they to go up the north shore
That is actually a recording of the 227 at Alborn taking water June 3, 1959
Didn't this locomotive have an archimedes screw for coal
wouldn't take much to get her running
Assuming your ultimate goal is to have the machine run fan trips, yes, it would take a lot unless; you've got a sponsor with millions of dollars, an army of dedicated workers, shops with appropriate machinery, a railroad willing to give up the track time plus the dispatching services and fuel/water facilities so the engine can be tested (if it was the Missabe and not CN that could have happened), the cost of fuel and water, legal services and insurance, a rescue locomotive with crew, a fan base to support the costs of operation, ongoing housing and maintenance costs and on and on and on. A DM&IR monster Yellowstone wouldn't garner enough of any of that so don't hold your breath. However, I think the biggest obstacle to getting any of that is that the Missabe was, more or less, a local phenomena. If you asked a hundred people in Wyoming or Virginia if they knew of a Missabe Yellowstone you'd get a big, "huh?" The fame and catchy-name just aren't there to make it happen even though an M-3 out-pulled a big boy by a couple of tons and was second only to a C&O Allegheny in boiler horsepower to keep up the speed. Then, of course, there's the, "they" factor. Lots of fans think, "they" should get one running. Fans don't understand that the, "they" is them, the fans. Interest, dollars and work. Not enough of those to put an M-3 on the CN and that's unfortunate.
2:22 how are they moving????????????????????
motors are paced in the axles for display
@@thatoneguy611 huh, why didn't I think of that?
wouldbe interesting to seeone run
Raymond Leggs All she really needs are new flues, tubes, and to replace the stoker auger that was cut during her move to the museum... the only thing stopping her from running is the insane operating costs and being 'landlocked' due to her immense size and low speed.
@@LNERMallard She actually could go fast
@@theextremeanimator4721 I don't know... it has 63 inch drivers and roller bearings, true, but I've talked to a lot of the old heads who ran these back in the day and they said they never took these things faster than about 45mph. They were designed to lug heavy ore trains, not pull fast passenger trains.
@@LNERMallard And because of that, they didn't push it faster than 45 MPH.
Enjoy 1309 while he lasts...
electric motor and i think its 70 HP
Restore it.
I know locomotives aren't cheap but this Big Lady should be living and breathing again! We need more millionaires and billionaires interested in steam locomotives or some serious fundraising
The lubricator still works, but I'm sure it's empty
2:27 how are the wheels moving?
In the description
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