Thanks for sharing. Brought back memories from when I was kid listening 90 switching cars at the Loveland Great Western Sugar Refinery at night during the campaign.
One thing to consider: The tonnage ratings on steam locomotives was originally considered with rail cars that did not have roller bearings. As a result of roller bearings having 1/6th the resistance of the journal bearings, in reality, with a good crew the No. 90 could handle a train weighing nearly 7,000 tons if all the cars have roller bearings on the axles. Also, a steam locomotive's basic function is constant torque, variable horsepower. Meaning, once it is able to start the train, even with only 1,150 tons of modern grain hoppers, if the track permitted No. 90 could handle the to however fast the engineer wanted to run it with the throttle wide open and run (if the engine is capable of it) up to, if not over, 100 mph no sweat.
Умно устроены карликовые и мачтовые светофоры. Цветовая гамма и направление движения (или запрет движения) наглядно понятны. А паровозы - это просто чудо! Чистые, блестящие, как только что с завода, словно сейчас 1890 год.
She's basically the only loco they had on hand to work that train. The SW1500 couldn't do it, nor could any of the smaller steam engines. We like to think this was staged for our benefit, but this was operational practicalities managing things, not railfan needs. The Railroad needed to move a train, only one loco on the roster could do it and that led to these scenes.
I forget why this happened, I think either 8618 was down for repairs or the train was to heavy for it. I think it's the former because they had 89 switching passenger cars out as well.
This is the third steamer I’ve seen tonight alone that’s been recently used in revenue service I’m convinced these public steam locos restorations are reviving them because I know of dozens of projects working on many steam locomotives all across the country. Maybe simpler was better than all this higher tech super expensive new diesels?
I volunteer on a small tourist railroad, we have both an authentic steam engine and a Diesel engine. We love our steak steam engine, and use her every chance we can, but a lot of work goes into it. Someone has to get there two hours early to light the fire, we need people to run the speeder behind it for fire suppression, and she needs much more frequent oiling.
@@malamutehunter doesn’t it feel worth it though everytime to see her back under her own fire? There’s no magic in diesels. I think the Art Deco style of diesels from 30-40’s were appealing but the grumble rather than the sounds of a steam locomotives whistle from miles away is just something incredible.
The end of the line is in Strasburg, right? Do they have a transload facility? Haven't been there in years. Great video and awesome to see an old steam loco moving modern cars.
@@brianmichalek6753 actually. If I remember it correctly. 90 was the engine that dragged all the dead PRR steam locomotives to the Railroad museum. She was able to get it in one trian but it was one of if not, the heaviest load she pulled in her life.
It's just doing local deliveries on a 4.5 mile line. It picked up these cars from a much longer long distance freight train that dropped them off earlier.
From what their website says, they haul whatever happens to bee needed. It seems that some companies find it easier to offload it at strasburg where it's closer to the destination than unloading at a larger depot
I don't think so, they were all freight locomotives built in 1906 (N&W 475), 1910 (CN 89) and 1924 (GW 90) and likely didn't get fitted with roller bearings at any point.
If I remember correctly, they ship chicken fat in them. So that one may have been empty And being sent to be loaded, or it could be fuel for their diesel switcher
Its good to see a steam train is still hauling freight
I know, it often seems railways never use steam engines for trains that aren't for carrying passengers.
Steamers Can Still get the job done, they just need to be carefully watched when doing it
Thanks for sharing. Brought back memories from when I was kid listening 90 switching cars at the Loveland Great Western Sugar Refinery at night during the campaign.
Amazing to see an almost 100 year old steam locomotive doing this type of work!
Thank you for sharing this 👍
Old girl still earning her keep!
This is awesome and a rare sight to see. I love seeing steam locomotives pulling revenue freight like they used to when steam was king of the rails.
This sure caught me by surprised when seen on Virtual Railfan's lately grabag vid
Why was this particular freight so massive? Normally they haul in like 2-4 cars.
@@hawkeyeten2450 idk
@@hawkeyeten2450 possibly fertilizer
One thing to consider: The tonnage ratings on steam locomotives was originally considered with rail cars that did not have roller bearings.
As a result of roller bearings having 1/6th the resistance of the journal bearings, in reality, with a good crew the No. 90 could handle a train weighing nearly 7,000 tons if all the cars have roller bearings on the axles. Also, a steam locomotive's basic function is constant torque, variable horsepower. Meaning, once it is able to start the train, even with only 1,150 tons of modern grain hoppers, if the track permitted No. 90 could handle the to however fast the engineer wanted to run it with the throttle wide open and run (if the engine is capable of it) up to, if not over, 100 mph no sweat.
AFAIK, journal bearings are no longer allowed on the national network, meaning this steam loco has a good chance of pulling a pretty long consist.
@@nasanierulastname2997 Correct, journal bearings are not allowed any more.
Good to see some steam hauled freight
Умно устроены карликовые и мачтовые светофоры.
Цветовая гамма и направление движения (или запрет движения) наглядно понятны.
А паровозы - это просто чудо!
Чистые, блестящие, как только что с завода, словно сейчас 1890 год.
She's basically the only loco they had on hand to work that train. The SW1500 couldn't do it, nor could any of the smaller steam engines. We like to think this was staged for our benefit, but this was operational practicalities managing things, not railfan needs. The Railroad needed to move a train, only one loco on the roster could do it and that led to these scenes.
Beautiful, absolutely heavenly beautiful; all it needs is a nice red caboose on the rear.
Pretty good video of Great Western 90.
the scene at Cherry hill is my favourite part of the whole video
The railroad appears to be hauling its own supplies of coal here. Nice to see!
I was there but missed it, damn!
Same :(
I forget why this happened, I think either 8618 was down for repairs or the train was to heavy for it. I think it's the former because they had 89 switching passenger cars out as well.
Did you see how long the train was? I really don't think that shunter could have done it 😄 🚂
The power of the ole girl. So cool.
Stack talk blew out my headphones...wow
This is the third steamer I’ve seen tonight alone that’s been recently used in revenue service I’m convinced these public steam locos restorations are reviving them because I know of dozens of projects working on many steam locomotives all across the country. Maybe simpler was better than all this higher tech super expensive new diesels?
I volunteer on a small tourist railroad, we have both an authentic steam engine and a Diesel engine.
We love our steak steam engine, and use her every chance we can, but a lot of work goes into it. Someone has to get there two hours early to light the fire, we need people to run the speeder behind it for fire suppression, and she needs much more frequent oiling.
@@malamutehunter doesn’t it feel worth it though everytime to see her back under her own fire? There’s no magic in diesels. I think the Art Deco style of diesels from 30-40’s were appealing but the grumble rather than the sounds of a steam locomotives whistle from miles away is just something incredible.
Diesels are much less labor intensive and are cheaper to run
90 should get a 5 chime from her days in the Colorado's Great Western Railroad.
Nice
Nice video!
The end of the line is in Strasburg, right? Do they have a transload facility? Haven't been there in years. Great video and awesome to see an old steam loco moving modern cars.
They really built up their freight depot in recent years, yeah
This has to be the heaviest load 90’s pulled in ages right?
Probably. But when Strasburg has a freight trian heavier than what there Switcher can pull. 90 is the engine that they used.
I remember when she had to come through Western New York over thirty-five years ago.
She was in Colden, leading a mixed freight. It was so cool.
@@brianmichalek6753 actually. If I remember it correctly. 90 was the engine that dragged all the dead PRR steam locomotives to the Railroad museum. She was able to get it in one trian but it was one of if not, the heaviest load she pulled in her life.
90 always looks like she’s tiptoeing when she’s only hauling passengers. Good to see her doing what she was built for. Lol
the bell makes me lose my sanity
Anyone know how many customers they serve?
Can I use some of this footage for my Src 90 video I’m working on I will credit you
why is revenue freight so small or emtpy
because of the tonnage rating for the locomotive
Plus freights that come to Strasburg aren't particularly long anyway
It's just doing local deliveries on a 4.5 mile line. It picked up these cars from a much longer long distance freight train that dropped them off earlier.
@@Trainman0425the 90 should have have the strength pull to pull a fully loaded train that size but I guess it reduces strain
So the railroad transports goods as well as people!! Thats cool! What do they hall for freaght usually?
From what their website says, they haul whatever happens to bee needed. It seems that some companies find it easier to offload it at strasburg where it's closer to the destination than unloading at a larger depot
I didn't know you were allowed to walk around in the train yard lol
you’re not
@@Trainman0425 then why were you doing it?
@@Traincraft101 I was given special permission by management and the train crew.
How is this possible in modern times?
I swear steam engines are reviving because this is happening all over the country with short lines. Hell that’s what I’d do.
Do any of Strasburg's steam engines have roller bearings?
I don't think so, they were all freight locomotives built in 1906 (N&W 475), 1910 (CN 89) and 1924 (GW 90) and likely didn't get fitted with roller bearings at any point.
Curious who the tank car customer is . . .
If I remember correctly, they ship chicken fat in them. So that one may have been empty And being sent to be loaded, or it could be fuel for their diesel switcher