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2024 Year in Review
Each year, I make a point of traveling the country to visit steam locomotives. In 2024, I saw 5 active steam locomotives, plus many others on display. These are showcased here.
For my 2023 adventures, check out my 'Epic Steam Adventure' Series on this channel.
For more detailed information on the Union Pacific Big Boy, check out my video on the #4012 displayed in Steamtown. ua-cam.com/video/JB8vxl10zC4/v-deo.html
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Motorcars on the Grand Canyon Railway
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Motorcars Operators West is a private club of people who own Railroad Track Inspection Vehicles, called 'Motorcars' or 'Speeders'. These vehicles had been used in the past for Track Workers to inspect the track or transport to work sites. In October, 2024, they ran up the Grand Canyon Railway line from Williams to the Grand Canyon and return.
Bodie - A California ghost town you can explore!
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Bodie, California is a California State Historic Park, located on the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mono Lake. It was a gold mining boom town with a heyday from 1877 through 1881, reaching about 2,000 structures and nearly 10,000 people at one time. Today, it is preserved in a state of 'Arrested Decay'. The park tries to maintain the appearance equivalent to when it was created ...
My Epic Steam Adventure: Bonus Content -Bessemer and Lake Erie #643
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For the final installment of my Epic Steam Adventure Series, Carson and I are visiting the Bessemer and Lake Erie #643, a large 2-10-4 Texas type locomotive. It's owned by the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio. At the time of this filming, it was disassembled for transport. Since this filming, it has been moved to Sugarcreek and reassembled. For more information on this locomotive and...
My Epic Steam Adventure: Bonus Content - Dennison Depot Railroad Museum
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This bonus content for My Epic Steam Adventure Series was filmed the same day that we visited the Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Dennison, Ohio is just a few miles down the road. I'm very glad we took the time to stop and check it out, and I'm going to cover the highlights here. For more information on the museum, look at dennisondepot.org.
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 10 - Age of Steam Roundhouse
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It's been over a year now since I visited the magnificent Age of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio, and I can't say enough about this place. I was told my jaw would drop when I entered the building, and that wasn't a lie! This place is unbelievable, and all thanks to one man who's vision and dedication made it happen. A big thanks to Tim Sposato, Chief Mechanical Officer who took time out of...
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 9 - Strasburg RR
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 9 - Strasburg RR
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 8 - Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 8 - Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 7 - Reading and Northern
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 7 - Reading and Northern
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 6 - Cass Scenic Railroad's Greenbrier Express
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 6 - Cass Scenic Railroad's Greenbrier Express
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 5 - Cass Scenic Railroad to Bald Knob
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 5 - Cass Scenic Railroad to Bald Knob
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 4 - Baltimore and Ohio RR Museum
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 4 - Baltimore and Ohio RR Museum
World's largest Steam Locomotive - Union Pacific Big Boy
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World's largest Steam Locomotive - Union Pacific Big Boy
My Epic Steam Adventure - Episode 3: Steamtown National Historic Site
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My Epic Steam Adventure - Episode 3: Steamtown National Historic Site
My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 2 - East Broad Top
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My Epic Steam Adventure: Episode 2 - East Broad Top
My Epic Steam Adventure - Episode 1: The Everett RR and the Spirit of Altoona
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My Epic Steam Adventure - Episode 1: The Everett RR and the Spirit of Altoona
A quick overview of Geared Steam Locomotives
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A quick overview of Geared Steam Locomotives
Epic Steam Adventure - Trailer!
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Epic Steam Adventure - Trailer!
Channel Updates from Clover Spring
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Channel Updates from Clover Spring
How do Railroads replace old ties?
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How do Railroads replace old ties?
Touring a steam locomotive- Grand Canyon Railway's 4960 - Part 2
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Touring a steam locomotive- Grand Canyon Railway's 4960 - Part 2
Touring a steam locomotive- Grand Canyon Railway's 4960- Part 1
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Touring a steam locomotive- Grand Canyon Railway's 4960- Part 1
Searching for a 120 year old logging railroad trestle!
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Searching for a 120 year old logging railroad trestle!
Rough Winter means lots of water on Grand Canyon Railway
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Rough Winter means lots of water on Grand Canyon Railway
Flood stage in Arizona’s Verde River, running 250 times normal!
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Flood stage in Arizona’s Verde River, running 250 times normal!
Analyzing Steam Locomotive Drafting Systems - Part II
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Analyzing Steam Locomotive Drafting Systems - Part II
Explaining Steam Locomotive Drafting Systems - Part I
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Explaining Steam Locomotive Drafting Systems - Part I
Welcome to my Channel!
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Welcome to my Channel!
How I made over a bedroom for a Teenage Boy!
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How I made over a bedroom for a Teenage Boy!
Flagstaff Model Railroad Club
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Flagstaff Model Railroad Club

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @PLE2497
    @PLE2497 17 днів тому

    Amazing

  • @thomasdeturk5142
    @thomasdeturk5142 24 дні тому

    I like oil fired and gasoline fired Steam Locomotive and a Plastic Fires Steam Locomotive and Rubber Fire Steam Locomotive

  • @thomasdeturk5142
    @thomasdeturk5142 Місяць тому

    I just subscribed to Your UA-cam channel to give you my support for you from me because I’m a huge fan and supporter of geared locomotives.

  • @johnhannahM2.0
    @johnhannahM2.0 Місяць тому

    It is important to have ZZ Top on the CD boom box when working on an EMD engine.

  • @My_dad_left_me_when_i_was_6
    @My_dad_left_me_when_i_was_6 Місяць тому

    W

  • @DennisJacobs-lr1vo
    @DennisJacobs-lr1vo Місяць тому

    East bound next stop Gallop NM

  • @evanf1293
    @evanf1293 Місяць тому

    13:27 That's been my goal too since 2019. And since then I have seen this many operable steam engines each year, not counting the same engine twice. 2019: 3 2020: 1 2021: 4 2022: 5 2023: 1 2024: 3 I have seen 3 other operable steam engines but those other ones I haven't seen in years and one of them I'm aware no longer runs. Still, I hope to see many more in the future, including a return to GCR when 29 is back seeing I already rode behind 4960 in October 2022.

  • @Sugarmountaincondo
    @Sugarmountaincondo Місяць тому

    Why do you always cut away from the entire train? Not everyone just wants to see the locomotive! Unsubscribed. 👎👎

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder Місяць тому

      I actually debated that quite a bit. I felt like there were more people that wouldn't want to sit through repeated 1 minute runby's, than would. So, I try to include a mixture of both.

  • @v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31
    @v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31 Місяць тому

    Just wondering if they put any kind of Lube on those O-rings to keep them centered in their grooves

  • @thomasavensjr.2790
    @thomasavensjr.2790 Місяць тому

    One of my personal favorite types of articulated steam locomotives, I am glad that the Union Pacific rr preserved 8 of their "big boy" type locomotives and I am pleased that engine 4012 received a cosmetic restoration as it truly needed one as the locomotive was in rough shape before 2019.

  • @diesel8353
    @diesel8353 2 місяці тому

    i wouldnt get in a habit of putting your finger in there

  • @TravisDGordon
    @TravisDGordon 2 місяці тому

    What railroad is that one photo of that blue & white high hood unit from?

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 2 місяці тому

      @@TravisDGordon that belonged to the recycling plant in Kingman. I think it’s was called North Star steel.

  • @jeffhosford6252
    @jeffhosford6252 2 місяці тому

    Was there a noticeable difference in the audible report for each nozzle? If so, which was loudest and which was the softest.

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 2 місяці тому

      @@jeffhosford6252 yes, they do sound different. All are very loud, but the Lempor sounds more ‘crisp’.

  • @My_dad_left_me_when_i_was_6
    @My_dad_left_me_when_i_was_6 2 місяці тому

    W

  • @doggonemess1
    @doggonemess1 2 місяці тому

    Gotta love enthusiasts. I swear, there's a group for everyone.

  • @C-O1309Production
    @C-O1309Production 2 місяці тому

    Sick shot dude!

  • @TravisDGordon
    @TravisDGordon 2 місяці тому

    That little 0-4-0 behind the Fireless Cooker used to be at TVRM. Southern Wood & Preserving No. 3. We ran that little engine for a long time at the museum.

  • @G-train9
    @G-train9 2 місяці тому

    Nice man nice

  • @PK1967-u8h
    @PK1967-u8h 2 місяці тому

    My dad worked there for years. Fun place to visit.

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 2 місяці тому

      @@PK1967-u8h wow, I bet he has some stories!

  • @atsfevan0242
    @atsfevan0242 2 місяці тому

    As a California resident myself, I’m surprised I never heard of this place til now.

  • @jbake90
    @jbake90 3 місяці тому

    Awesome video! #33 used to run by my house when operated by the hocking valley scenic railway. Should check out the western maryland #1309 also. It's one that I would like to see some day.

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 3 місяці тому

      We tried. Stopped at WM on the way between Cass and Reading. 1309 was down for repairs, and I think it is still 18 months later. But I did get to see it in the shop, and also the 734.

  • @crooning4leftovers125
    @crooning4leftovers125 3 місяці тому

    Sweet Mystery Train Footage!

  • @RJCormanRailfan
    @RJCormanRailfan 3 місяці тому

    This is just a hypothetical matter, but even if the flood of 1985 didn't occur, I think Cass and Durbin would have still been technically isolated from the national rail network until the Cass-Spruce connector track was completed in the 1991-92 offseason as the Western Maryland line connecting the two communities was abandoned in 1984.

  • @anthonymendoza4722
    @anthonymendoza4722 3 місяці тому

    Well I was on the #4960 on 8-12-2024

  • @Татьяна-в4ш2ч
    @Татьяна-в4ш2ч 3 місяці тому

    это паровоз или дизель??

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 3 місяці тому

      Steam locomotive, the largest one operating in the world.

  • @Tobias95h
    @Tobias95h 3 місяці тому

    Where was this filmed?

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 3 місяці тому

      @@Tobias95h just west of Bryson City, NC

    • @Tobias95h
      @Tobias95h 3 місяці тому

      ​@@ehadderthx

  • @RailfanDaws1714
    @RailfanDaws1714 3 місяці тому

    I was there

  • @PatrioticCoservativeAmerican
    @PatrioticCoservativeAmerican 3 місяці тому

    It's probably going to be decades before it's restored. If they were to restore it to operation, where would they run it?

  • @maxwellwalcher6420
    @maxwellwalcher6420 3 місяці тому

    would GTW 6325 Be restored and there's B&LE 643.

  • @The_jestalade
    @The_jestalade 3 місяці тому

    If you were early enough, you could have visited the IRM, they run steam from spring to fall. Plus they have 3 ( 1 in rebuild ) working steam locomotives. Not to forget the numerous diesels and electric equipment.

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 3 місяці тому

      I have been to the Illinois Railroad Museum for their employee appreciation weekend in September. It was a blast. So much equipment, and there was always something moving.

  • @Beechnut985
    @Beechnut985 3 місяці тому

    Looks like the tender is facing backwards from where it should be. I also noticed it still has the little coal auger driver steam engine attached. Thanks for making this video!

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 3 місяці тому

      @@Beechnut985 The tender does not appear in this video. It had already been moved to the Age of Steam Roundhouse and was sitting out back by the turntable. You can briefly see it in my Age of Steam video.

  • @maestromecanico597
    @maestromecanico597 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for saying “locomotive.” The “engine” is the bit with the pistons and the cylinders. Railfully, a retired railroad mechanic.

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 4 місяці тому

      @@maestromecanico597 correct. I try to be careful with that.

  • @Beechnut985
    @Beechnut985 4 місяці тому

    Big Steam REF 24

  • @SteamCrane
    @SteamCrane 4 місяці тому

    Last time I saw this engine, it was in the B+LE Greenville roundhouse, along with the big 0-10-2 that's on display in Greenville, in 1961. Nice that it has a home now.

    • @mshum538
      @mshum538 3 місяці тому

      @@SteamCrane Do you remember by any chance the name of the fellow that owned it ?

    • @SteamCrane
      @SteamCrane 3 місяці тому

      ​@@mshum538 Sorry, no. Pretty sure B+LE owned both at the time. The railroad park in Greenville, where the 0-10-2 is displayed is worth a look. Just east of the Sheetz. I should mention that at the time, the piston rods had been torched off for some reason.

    • @mshum538
      @mshum538 3 місяці тому

      @@SteamCrane ok

  • @ccrx6700
    @ccrx6700 4 місяці тому

    Excellent presentation my friend ❤👍😎

  • @shopdog831
    @shopdog831 4 місяці тому

    Somewhere like the great smoky mountains railroad in north Carolina would be a good fit for a big slow engine like this.

  • @TheJm16601
    @TheJm16601 4 місяці тому

    Fired up and under steam once for a test, I was there.

  • @paytongauthier6452
    @paytongauthier6452 4 місяці тому

    You must had recorded this a long time ago, 643 is already in the shops and is pretty much halfway done with her cosmetic restoration.

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 4 місяці тому

      June, 2023

  • @mshum538
    @mshum538 4 місяці тому

    Was this engine from Mckees Rocks pa.?

    • @manga12
      @manga12 4 місяці тому

      yes that is where the shops were , but the ble loco took them long enough to get there, it was put off due to the time around covid era I think, and its just soo big they had trouble transporting it, its one of the biggest texas types to be made they say its huge

    • @mshum538
      @mshum538 4 місяці тому

      @@manga12 I remember when it was in the Glenwood Backshop and it being moved over to Mckees Rocks and next to it was an old Alco switch engine ….

    • @timmoffat3182
      @timmoffat3182 3 місяці тому

      Getting it out of McKees rocks was the hard part

    • @mshum538
      @mshum538 3 місяці тому

      @@manga12 not true, that engine was moved to the glenwood backshop ( hazelwood ) from somewhere up north, I physically observed men working on its restoration and when the owner went bankrupt the engine was towed to the area showed in this video by csx sometime in the 90d’s and after, the p&le shops were not a part of this engine’s existence and I remember the P&LE very well being a retired locomotive engineer…

  • @jamesmccann1097
    @jamesmccann1097 4 місяці тому

    To be honest the group that Max lent money to were the ones that wanted the 643. The original logo was developed by them. Max took over the GCRY when they defaulted on the loan. The LS&I engines were chosen so you could have like engines to simplify maintenance. They did want to buy the running American made engines in China first but that fell through when the student revolt happened. We inspected 3759 and found it to be in great condition and very suitable for restoration. The city was going to sell us the engine. On our first official double header we had media coverage. Max announced our intention to buy 3759. Apparently the residents were unaware of the pending sale and put a stop to it. As far as leasing the other engines, the membership in some groups aren't keen on sending their engines hundreds if not thousands of miles away for someone else to use. The Mexican engines were nice and you would be able to have a fleet of like engines. The problem is it's almost impossible to get anything back out of Mexico. I got to work on the 643 and the condition that engine was in was incredible. It had spent it's entire retired life in a roundhouse. The previous owner did his best to keep it indoors but there were only so many places to do that. But that's how I found out about the GCRY and eventually ended up there. There were many management changes in the first several years and each with different visions. One of the original plans was for a hotel and resort at Apex and a theme park in Williams. They would have had diesel powered trains to shuttle people to the park. But overall when I see how Williams looks now compared to when we brought the GCRY back to life, I'd say it has been good for town.

  • @ChargerusPrime
    @ChargerusPrime 4 місяці тому

    The fact of this engine is its big heavy and worst of all, slow. It can't keep up with modern traffic and it's so large that running it would be a logistical nightmare on steroids. I wish she could run again, but facts are what they are. A 4-8-4 is probably the biggest most places could run and rightfully so. Best do-all go anyplace machine.

    • @randyedwards3244
      @randyedwards3244 3 місяці тому

      Don't forget "Big Boy!" Then again, she's essentially a pair of 4-8-4's closely coupled. Like, REALLY close!

    • @ChargerusPrime
      @ChargerusPrime 3 місяці тому

      @@randyedwards3244 eh.. more like a 4-8-4 combined with a 2-8-2 if we're gonna talk read world horsepower equivalents.

  • @GrandCanyonStudios844
    @GrandCanyonStudios844 4 місяці тому

    2:04 I never would have guessed that the locomotive in that artistic logo was based on 643, wow! And let me get this straight, GCR tried and failed to acquire 643, 6325, some Chinese KD7’s, some Mexican 4-8-4’s, Frisco 1522 (lease only), Santa Fe 3759, and SP 2472 (again, lease only). Not to mention the ones already on the property but never restored, namely 19, 20, and 539. Am I missing anything?

  • @ggreg2258
    @ggreg2258 4 місяці тому

    Been there. It IS amazing!

  • @anthonymendoza4722
    @anthonymendoza4722 4 місяці тому

    😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I love you 4960.

  • @anthonymendoza4722
    @anthonymendoza4722 4 місяці тому

    I miss you 4960 you were built for the cb&q but grand canyon railway purchased you😢

  • @anthonymendoza4722
    @anthonymendoza4722 4 місяці тому

    I ❤ you 4960 happy birthday on August 12 2024

  • @johnwest9756
    @johnwest9756 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for taking me back to Durbin, Eric and Carson! I lived in Durbin above my antique store on Route 250 and worked with John Smith on the D&GVR/WVC. You're doing a wonderful service with your excellent videos. Brings back floods of memories living along the Greenbrier River in that town while working for a time on the West Virginia Central

    • @ehadder
      @ehadder 4 місяці тому

      So glad you enjoyed the video John. It’s great to hear from you!

  • @juanibarra8952
    @juanibarra8952 4 місяці тому

    bellisimo cabosse

  • @johnwest9756
    @johnwest9756 4 місяці тому

    I lived in Durbin, worked on the railroad and really appreciate this episode, Eric. Great job reporting, Carson!

  • @johnwest9756
    @johnwest9756 4 місяці тому

    I really like your videos, Eric. It is so fun to have your son along as the dialogue is a treat. I'm 3rd generation railroader and my dad took me to the railyards and his office at the Rio Grande Depot in SLC then office in the Roper Yard where I started working in the 1960's. I love your time in the museum as you two are having fun reading and interacting with the displays. I got to ride on a steam locomotive in the 2nd unit on DRGW from SLC to Grand Junction when I was about 10 or 11 with my dad who investigated accidents and injuries and was traveling with his job as claim agent. As we approached tunnels we would close the windows in the cab to avoid being smoked out. I learned a lot from my dad and I cherish my time on 3 different railroads in my 36 year railroad career in UT and WV. I'm glad I met you at the Grand Canyon. You're a good man, Eric. Great job on your videos.