You guys have one heck of a restoration on your hands. I am confident you will complete it..and it will be worthwhile. Will be great to see it steaming.
I find it to be a miracle that we have plenty of smaller shops That can overhaul steam locomotives and rebuild them though yet we don’t have many large shops for many of the programs anymore. Get the only two large shops I ever knew of are the Chyanne steam shop at the main depot in Cheyenne and the East End shops that used to be in Birmingham, Tell it was auctioned off which was a stupid move.
There's a steam locomotive in San Antonio Texas that I wish could be resurrected. Not sure the wheel arrangement. I remember seeing it as a kid. It's not there anymore. Not sure where they put it. It was downtown on Broadway at Maverick Park. Great to see 1309 back in action!
I can't imagine that this is indeed an unbroken history and chain of knowledge! How the heck do people in this century replicate what thousands perfected by the 1950s... only to have it suddently not needed between the 1960s and the late 1990s, 2000s? I can't believe we maintained this continuous knowledge!!! Really lucky we did!. Think about it: nobody builds skyscrapers like this anymore, nobody builds ships or locomotives with those techniques anymore.. or do they?
I can't wrap my head around people in this century knowing how to do this... sure, some of it is in a blueprint, but much of it had to do with the fact that in 1949 people understood all of the engineering and manufacturing decisions... how things are joined, how to account for expansion, how to account for operating conditions, not to mention the hundred levers and valves in the cab.... I'm sure many of those were added over the years because of real world situation encountered and not designed for, per-se... how can anyone figure out the purpose and usage of something perfected so long ago?
forgot to mention... I have heard it commented that today, we cannot actually figure out how to build one of the Saturn 5 rocket engines.... we understand how it works, but can't quite duplicate it...
@@DS-bi3fz Each one of those F1 engines were custom made. Eventhough they are the same engine, no two were alike. Changes were made to every succession of engine.
I really hope that with the restoration of the Big Boy and 1309 will usher the restoration of 1218 and one of the 2-6-6-6s and other heavy haulers, to show future generations machines that helped win both World Wars and growing this Nation afterwards.
Why is there so much segmented inner tubing that looks like a honeycomb instead of 1 or 2 large compartments like a giant hollow tea kettle as you said? Does it help retain heat making the locomotive more efficient? Increase surface area to exchange more heat with the boiler?
Hope your guys will compare notes and join forces with the great craftsmen of the Union Pacific Heritage Shops as well... These locomotives are a national treasure and should be preserved for future generations, including the passing on of these skills. The UK has also been doing a wonderful job of bringing rusted steam that was practically junk back to life. And with all of the millionaires and billionaires out there these daze I don't see why funding should be a problem? Note: The host reminds me of Ed Dickens of the Union Pacific Heritage Shops.
It’s scary now, when you hear about those who built things in the past who were wearing suits of asbestos... while the fire wouldn’t get you, the asbestos did in the end.
Well now , what a great endeavour ! This is a terrific project , and all involved are to be encouraged and praised for their tenacity. It will be a match for anything when it's complete.
My neighbor used to work as a boilermaker in the BET of the Boston and Maine railroad and after I showed him this video he was amazed how small the rivet gun was. The one he used weighed 90 pounds and his arms look to this day like Popeyes arms. Cheers!
Stephenson would be proud of you all! I think in the UK we are very lucky we have hundreds of locomotives in preservation and working. A whole industry has evolved to restore and service these engines for the 73 standard gauge lines. New examples of locos where none made it to preservation have been made. See LNER A1 Tornado. Looking forward to 4014 on line.
One cannot appreciate enough the effort that these people are putting into restoring this. Remember, that unlike the Union Pacific, this restoration does NOT have any corporate backing, and is totally dependent on volunteers and individual funding.
All dedication, the people that donated their own time and physical effort toward 1309 are deserving of much credit, to say the least as they resurrected a great part of our history. I would like to say Thank you.
@@eugeeropel5572 Personally, I am against the restoration. We don't need another loco burning fossil fuels, polluting, and contributing to global warming climate change,. The best course of action would be to tear the loco apart with cutting torches and send the scrap for melting down.
This is the kind of information people of today could learn from. Park the guess work, when you come to a place like this. This is way better then any College, A place like this is where you become exposed to the way things were accomplished, Without all of the smoke that goes on in today's world of Guess and Hope. ( "Hence", Today's Boeing 737 max Air Craft, They are guessing on how to fix the problem ) In this place where they are reconstructing a Locomotive that Could "Kick-Ass" and Haul Big-Big-Big Loads, Where you also would work Your "Ass-Off"! look Back an Admire the things people were able to do accomplish it Without the "Cry-Baby" mentality! This is where "MEN"! were "MEN" and the Woman Loved the Men who were Men, Not a bunch of "Pansy;s"! With the Ambition these people bring to make this project the best they want it to be is very rewarding!
Unless you’re an idiot, it doesn’t take much understanding, it’s called obsolescence. However that doesn’t stop people from restoring, running and appreciating antique cars, boats, aircraft and locomotives.
What is the latest project status at the first of 2019? Will this be running in this year or is more work required. 4014 will be operational in late spring. Wouldn't it be nice to see this next to 4014. A pair of the biggest, most powerful engines to run on rails. Good luck witht he work. Nice to know you are doing it all the right way and not skipping over the details.
It is amazing what a great job there so called Railroad Museums are doing for turning running locomotives into rusted junk. Apparently they want these locomotives but the don't want to take care of them or make them operational. They were not designed to sit out in the weather and rust away. It looks like all they did to "Preserve" the locomotive was dab black paint on it to cover the rust. Nice to see you folks are taking restoration seriously. Let's hope that this monster will soon return to the rails under steam and not suffer the humiliation of being dragged around behind some diesel engine. It is good that you are not, like some restoration projects, doing a cursory job of it.
Wow, it will be interesting to have a Mallet back on the rails when this project is completed. Best wishes to all the fine people involved in the restoration of this machine.
Is this train restored yet it’s been like 2 months since they took it outta the museum so I’m just curious is it restored yet or is it getting closer to be getting restored because there’s haven’t been any more updates so I’m just wondering what’s going on
You guys have one heck of a restoration on your hands. I am confident you will complete it..and it will be worthwhile. Will be great to see it steaming.
I find it to be a miracle that we have plenty of smaller shops That can overhaul steam locomotives and rebuild them though yet we don’t have many large shops for many of the programs anymore. Get the only two large shops I ever knew of are the Chyanne steam shop at the main depot in Cheyenne and the East End shops that used to be in Birmingham, Tell it was auctioned off which was a stupid move.
Thanks for the fascinating tour magnificent engine!!!!!!
There's a steam locomotive in San Antonio Texas that I wish could be resurrected. Not sure the wheel arrangement. I remember seeing it as a kid. It's not there anymore. Not sure where they put it. It was downtown on Broadway at Maverick Park. Great to see 1309 back in action!
Whoa...Knarly dude! My ole man is a TV repairman and he has this ultimate set of tools - I can Fix This! -Jeff Spicoli
I can't imagine that this is indeed an unbroken history and chain of knowledge! How the heck do people in this century replicate what thousands perfected by the 1950s... only to have it suddently not needed between the 1960s and the late 1990s, 2000s? I can't believe we maintained this continuous knowledge!!! Really lucky we did!. Think about it: nobody builds skyscrapers like this anymore, nobody builds ships or locomotives with those techniques anymore.. or do they?
I can't wrap my head around people in this century knowing how to do this... sure, some of it is in a blueprint, but much of it had to do with the fact that in 1949 people understood all of the engineering and manufacturing decisions... how things are joined, how to account for expansion, how to account for operating conditions, not to mention the hundred levers and valves in the cab.... I'm sure many of those were added over the years because of real world situation encountered and not designed for, per-se... how can anyone figure out the purpose and usage of something perfected so long ago?
forgot to mention... I have heard it commented that today, we cannot actually figure out how to build one of the Saturn 5 rocket engines.... we understand how it works, but can't quite duplicate it...
@@DS-bi3fz Each one of those F1 engines were custom made. Eventhough they are the same engine, no two were alike. Changes were made to every succession of engine.
I'll be there on May 28 to see this old gal run and join in on the excursion. Can't wait!!!
I really hope that with the restoration of the Big Boy and 1309 will usher the restoration of 1218 and one of the 2-6-6-6s and other heavy haulers, to show future generations machines that helped win both World Wars and growing this Nation afterwards.
Why is there so much segmented inner tubing that looks like a honeycomb instead of 1 or 2 large compartments like a giant hollow tea kettle as you said? Does it help retain heat making the locomotive more efficient? Increase surface area to exchange more heat with the boiler?
Hey adam! B86 south of the bridge!!!
Wheres Adam?
Use the old steam locvomotives heat them without smoke, hot metal is the drive of today and tomorrow. read my blog clic on my name.
And on this day, 11/19/21, It Runs again.
y'all should upload more content here. some people like myself refuse to use facebook
You should have converted it to burn oil. The green maniacs will never forgive you.
What a well produced video, can’t wait to see her steam again soon
Awesome thank you for not just scraping it. Always nice to see good effort to preserve and reuse equipment
Wish old Hank in the background piped down a bit... LOL
Hope your guys will compare notes and join forces with the great craftsmen of the Union Pacific Heritage Shops as well... These locomotives are a national treasure and should be preserved for future generations, including the passing on of these skills. The UK has also been doing a wonderful job of bringing rusted steam that was practically junk back to life. And with all of the millionaires and billionaires out there these daze I don't see why funding should be a problem? Note: The host reminds me of Ed Dickens of the Union Pacific Heritage Shops.
Do y’all offer these services to the public? I need a few brackets hot riveted onto a frame
It’s scary now, when you hear about those who built things in the past who were wearing suits of asbestos... while the fire wouldn’t get you, the asbestos did in the end.
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the loco re-entered steam today for the first time in 64 years
beautiful
Anyone looking for news should check their page on Facebook. A lot of progress has been made, and she’s nearly complete! 😁
I’m assuming this will be converted to oil for fuel
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Thanks For The Video.
Well now , what a great endeavour ! This is a terrific project , and all involved are to be encouraged and praised for their tenacity. It will be a match for anything when it's complete.
My neighbor hears just fine, he said everyone used cotton wading stuffed in their ears to knock down the sound.
My neighbor used to work as a boilermaker in the BET of the Boston and Maine railroad and after I showed him this video he was amazed how small the rivet gun was. The one he used weighed 90 pounds and his arms look to this day like Popeyes arms. Cheers!
Stephenson would be proud of you all! I think in the UK we are very lucky we have hundreds of locomotives in preservation and working. A whole industry has evolved to restore and service these engines for the 73 standard gauge lines. New examples of locos where none made it to preservation have been made. See LNER A1 Tornado. Looking forward to 4014 on line.
So is the loco still being worked on in 2019?
how do i donate to help restore the locomotive
Move the tender outside makes much more needed room?
One cannot appreciate enough the effort that these people are putting into restoring this. Remember, that unlike the Union Pacific, this restoration does NOT have any corporate backing, and is totally dependent on volunteers and individual funding.
All dedication, the people that donated their own time and physical effort toward 1309 are deserving of much credit, to say the least as they resurrected a great part of our history. I would like to say Thank you.
@@eugeeropel5572 Personally, I am against the restoration. We don't need another loco burning fossil fuels, polluting, and contributing to global warming climate change,. The best course of action would be to tear the loco apart with cutting torches and send the scrap for melting down.
This is the kind of information people of today could learn from. Park the guess work, when you come to a place like this. This is way better then any College, A place like this is where you become exposed to the way things were accomplished, Without all of the smoke that goes on in today's world of Guess and Hope. ( "Hence", Today's Boeing 737 max Air Craft, They are guessing on how to fix the problem ) In this place where they are reconstructing a Locomotive that Could "Kick-Ass" and Haul Big-Big-Big Loads, Where you also would work Your "Ass-Off"! look Back an Admire the things people were able to do accomplish it Without the "Cry-Baby" mentality! This is where "MEN"! were "MEN" and the Woman Loved the Men who were Men, Not a bunch of "Pansy;s"! With the Ambition these people bring to make this project the best they want it to be is very rewarding!
What a complex engineering 👍
Loved these videos. Hope to see more eventually.
Rebuild one steam locomotive and you'll understand why the diesel ran it off the rails. Maintenance hogs!
Unless you’re an idiot, it doesn’t take much understanding, it’s called obsolescence. However that doesn’t stop people from restoring, running and appreciating antique cars, boats, aircraft and locomotives.
What does she look like now it's been 2 years lol
What is the latest project status at the first of 2019? Will this be running in this year or is more work required. 4014 will be operational in late spring. Wouldn't it be nice to see this next to 4014. A pair of the biggest, most powerful engines to run on rails. Good luck witht he work. Nice to know you are doing it all the right way and not skipping over the details.
They don't have the resources Union Pacific has for 4014, so this restoration will take awhile.
It is amazing what a great job there so called Railroad Museums are doing for turning running locomotives into rusted junk. Apparently they want these locomotives but the don't want to take care of them or make them operational. They were not designed to sit out in the weather and rust away. It looks like all they did to "Preserve" the locomotive was dab black paint on it to cover the rust. Nice to see you folks are taking restoration seriously. Let's hope that this monster will soon return to the rails under steam and not suffer the humiliation of being dragged around behind some diesel engine. It is good that you are not, like some restoration projects, doing a cursory job of it.
so she passed her hydro Friday !!!!
So does this mean that a Yellowstone will run again :) awesome
1309 isn’t a Yellowstone it’s a 2-6-6-2 mallet
There are no Yellowstones. All were scrapped. One was supposed to survive and go the b&o museum. But for some reason it was scrapped instead.
@@drby0788 There are actually three Yellowstones from the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range that have survived.
They said it will run in winter 2018. Does he mean by February and January, or December?
nice job guys I can't wait to see 1309 running in my parents home town of Cumberland Maryland
Should check out the aussie 6029 garratt i think its bigger then this loco..
Wow, it will be interesting to have a Mallet back on the rails when this project is completed. Best wishes to all the fine people involved in the restoration of this machine.
Oh just fill it with water and light a fire .. Unreal the amount of work that this resto requires ...new appreciation on this
Is this train restored yet it’s been like 2 months since they took it outta the museum so I’m just curious is it restored yet or is it getting closer to be getting restored because there’s haven’t been any more updates so I’m just wondering what’s going on
It takes years to return a normal locomotive to operation this being a 2-6-6-2 that’s like having two engines in one so it’ll be another year or so