You could really feel his excitement, he was like a boy on Christmas morning! They say as we men age only the size of our toys changes. Congrats! I subscribed and turned on notifications.
A suggestion for the refurb project. You probably have some local subscribers who would be willing to volunteer elbow grease towards prepping, priming and painting the loco. Another channel I watch used this to get the hull of a WW2 wooden ship stripped and painted to great success. Just need to feed, water and perhaps a few t-shirts! I don't envy the refurb on the control and gauges, it must be a nest behind the console.
Good idea Todd. When the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad was restoring SW 9 #82 in York PA the Ma & Pa Preservation and Historical Society arranged it with the railroad to have a society work day on the locomotive. We loved it, getting a chance to explore the engine house and actually work on a locomotive. We just stripped paint but had a ball doing it, I even was put in charge of the crew since I had experience stripping paint in the furniture restoration business. Just get everyone to sign a waver first, that's all.
@@robertbeaty4909 have you been watching the restoration of the steam engines Nashville steam and big boy by the UP ? Maybe they could help with the painting of 2021
I have never seen a locomotive "christened" with coffee!!!!! I agree with the improved rubber insulation in the battery box. But, I've been very concerned about the "modification" to the knife switch. It's like a previous owner didn't want to get the correct mushroom emergency button, while needing such an electrical safety feature to keep the old timer running at an industrial plant. Nice to hear the horn, too.
I agree with everything you said-both the concern and the positive comments. What concerns me though, is that from the last video, I'm not 100% convinced the positive terminal and negative terminal are connected correctly. In other words, are they reversed? Remember in the last episode, the voltmeter went the wrong way? And the battery cables labels were "reversed"? One commenter in the last video asked which way if the cab heater motor was blowing in the correct direction. I didn't see a response. I would take my handy-dandy Radio Shack voltmeter (mine is part number 22-202U from 1982. Don't worry, I just keep it for nostalgia. I use a Fluke F115 for real measurements), in DC 50 volt scale, and connect the black (negative) lead to the loco chassis, and the other to the positive side of the battery. If there is ~36 volts, then the battery connections are probably correct. If there is no voltage deflection, then connect the red lead (positive) on the voltmeter to the loco chassis and the black (negative) to the negative battery post. If there is a meter deflection, then I would say the battery connections are backwards. I think the older loco parts just needed a difference of potential to operate and polarity was not important. But in newer electronics, say, like a newer railway radio) polarity is important. Anyway, just my $.02 from an armchair UA-camr who has 0 railroad experience.
Almost a year into this East Terminal Railway Adventure and we have seen a lot of progress. I remember the Thicket of weeds and trees and stumps fast forward to 2021 and the name sake locomotive 2021 is fired and ready for service. Best wishes to you guys great job great video!
Fantastic jobs lads. Really great to see her start. Would be nice to see her move off down the tracks in the next instalment. Wishing you all the best from across the pond here in the UK.
After reading all the comments there is not much I can add, other than Thank you for taking us along on your very interesting journey. Good luck with all the plans you might have for going forward with this project. When time permits, please post more video's. Thank you.
Congrats on the success of 2021s startup and the birthday cake for 2021 was a nice touch.Can't wait to see 2021 doing a runing test on the whole railroad.Keep up the great work guyes.Thanks.Don.
I have revived many old pieces of Farm and Grading eqt, it is great to hear it run, and have good oil pressure, no leaks, I understand your happiness, good luck Forward.
Glad Everything went so well!!! I am very happy for you, I can only imagine what it must be to the owner and CEO of your own railroad!! Congratulations on all the time and effort y'all have put into the road! I will have to purchase a second t shirt on the strength of today's performance!!!! Great locomotive!!!
Congratulations! And this came to mind, “I’m not allowed to run the train or even ring the bell, but let the damn thing jump the track and see who catches Hell!”
You really should have 2-3 day course on for people wanting to know everything about railway’s! I’m a fellow conductor would pay to spend a few days with your railway 🇨🇦
Congratulations guys! Very happy that you’ve got an engine that starts, runs and drives as it should. This is a great day for the ETRR. Yeeeeee Haaaaaw! Cheers! Whipple
Great to see this old gal coming back to life. Testament to American engineering of the era that this machine is still running and (soon) will be back to earning a days pay on the rails. Hats off to you guys for the hard work, your enterprise and appreciation of these machines
I recently found your channel and slowly going through your videos.. this one popped up this morning on my feed.. I just wanted to say that I wish I was right there with you guys on that first startup.. the excitement in your voice shows how much this means to you and your crew.. thanks for sharing the videos of your adventure.. Keep up the great work and I hope to see that locomotive all cleaned up with fresh paint ready for action.. awesome.. 🙂👍
As far as your engines not loading together/at the same time, we have the same thing with our 45 ton locomotive. The #2 engine kicks in once the #1 engine reaches a certain load point (I forget specifics). Not sure why exactly, but it was explained to me by other railroaders that it is supposed to work that way. Been working with our 45 tonner for about 10 years and still learning new things! Great to see your latest acquisition fire up and run without issue! Congratulations!
I’m really happy for you guys on the successful starting of this unit. Your method of explaining the start up procedure is excellent. Looking forward to the transformation of this piece of equipment. Lots of work ahead but worth it in the end.
Gotta be a great feeling when both engines fired up without issue. I'm gonna guess that the removed knife and the big button was a company required / convenience to isolate the batteries without having to open a cabinet that may be sparking. melting, and letting the smoke out. Cheers!
I can't believe how much your videos have improved in sound and sight. Great job. I'd number her 2021 after the paint job. Loved the start. Can't believe how well it went.
such a great day for the railroad and the fans. Just to think, some day we will see new paint on her. It is so awesome to see this railroad come back from weeds and rust to a new future and to have it all on video. Cheers Rob
Wow. Great video! Just think, 2021 is 65 years old, and the 2nd oldest running locomotive in the world, #2 Dolgoch from the Talyllyn Railway in Wales, turned 155 this year! Talyllyn #1 is the oldest being built in 1864.
Least eventful "Will it start" video ever! You got a winner! (About the algae in fuel--that's only a problem when you get water in Bio Diesel, like a B20 formulation. The algae eats the oil mixed in the diesel, and it also needs some water.)
Any large fuel tank will accumulate waster from the atmosphere, unless you keep it at 100% all the time. At night the tank walls cool down and water vapor will condense.
The locomotive should have the F, for front, just below the outside walk way near the steps. If not, then probably the end with the hand brake would designate the B end that could be for back up or reverse. If neither of those are there then you could designate the end you are facing when looking at the gages as the front. If when placing the reverser toward that direction the locomotive moves in the opposite direction the reverser could have been wired backwards during the rewiring process. I have never operated any of those center cab smaller locomotives. But I am like you in that the locomotive should move in the same direction the reverser is placed. If it is easy to fix I would have it so the locomotive moves in the same direction as the reverser.
I heard they RPM's kick up and thought "Oh, sh*t!" Nice quick action shutting it down there. When a Cummins runs away, it SPRINTS away. Never ends well unless you know how to stop it. I've always used a block of wood with a rag wrapped around and stapled to it, just put it over the air intake (if it's a small enough intake). Seems like a lot of play in the throttle linkage too, had that problem on the GE 25 and 55 tonners I used to run. The 55 tonner is very similar to this locomotive, but 3 foot gauge. Lots of nostalgia seeing that cab interior, especially with the sander and bell valves over on the right side next to the window there. Hearing those contactors clicking when you applied power took me back, too!
Both engines sure run sweet bro. They had a DSC here in NZ that took a dip in the ocean a few days ago and there is a video of them lifting it out with 2 cranes. Well I am very happy it runs well for you guys and hope it does everything that is asked of it. Safe travels
Great job, congrats on getting your first loco up and running. It falls right there with your first born. You never forget it. Love the christening with coffee , how appropriate, may the R.R. Gods bless you with many miles of success. Keep up the good work. Good job on having your blue flag up.👍
Congratulations --- may this be the beginning of the next step towards your goal of bring the railway back to life. First you walked, then you now can drive the rails !!!
As a final reminder, be sure to have Methyl Hydrate or Alcohol, and pour it into the top of the Air Dryer, that is normally in the outer region of the cab. It vents out over pressure on the airline and gets rid of the water that can build up in the lines. You should be able to unscrew the top (WHEN NOT RUNNING) and pour some in there. Also on the lines, if your going to hook up, pour some MH in the line and tie up. When you apply the brakes, the MH will charge thru the system taking the water out. Drain your tanks after every shift. Air systems have 2 reservoirs Wet & Dry which you probably will know anyway. Keep that moisture out of the system, if bring a lot of gunk and contaminates into your brake system and that can be costly repairs down the line. Best Of Luck ETR.
A great day for the ETR, thanks for taking us all along for the ride! Not only did it start and run like a champ, it moved and maybe more importantly stopped under its own power. Can't wait to see what's next. I do wish I could get some White Castle near me, but I guess not having one near me makes it more of a treat when I can get some.
Talking about driveshafts being a nightmare, The Heisler, Climax and Shay locomotives all have giant bevel gears, differentials, everything. Glad shes a runner. This is awesome.
CONGRATULATIONS! I am very happy you got such a perfect locomotive to anchor the railway. Start up and running was the sweetest diesel idle I ever heard; I bet it makes ya feel better just being nearby when its running. It's a great asset to the RR. This find, purchase and successful refurbishment WAS make-or-break for this enterprise AND you knocked this one outta the park! Well done with the acquisition of 2021. It looks and sounds like you have many happy miles ahead.
What a fantastic moment when 2021 came alive and then moved! I remember the feeling when my Hudson Hunslet 2foot narrow gauge came alive for the first time after delivery and a lot of TCL back when I lived in the UK. Great! Congratulations to you!
I saw the words "start up" in the title of this video so I settled in with my morning coffee (in my East Terminal railway mug of course) and watched. Enjoyed this video and your channel overall very much. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort! Keep up the great work on your your railroad AND your UA-cam channel.
Fantastic threshold crossed!! My grade school was across a field from the Nickel Plate Road mainline. Up through 6th grade, it was a train show all day long. Loved the "High Speed Service" banner on all the cabooses.. Still a HUGE NKP fan to this day, well over half century later.
Congrats Brian & ETR way to go 2021 running both North & South engines. Horn sounds good. Looking forward to seeing how you clean and dress her for service
Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 woo-hoo!! I bet there's a bit of relief as well that the day went pretty dang well. Happy for you and best of railroading to you.
@@rearspeaker6364 I used to operate an SW-1 switcher years ago. The old heads nicknamed them "Mules". They were only 600 horsepower and weighed about 99 tons, but they did a good job on light rail and on weight restricted bridges. Still my favorite diesel to this day.
@@rearspeaker6364 With only six cylinders, it was pretty much cost effective. The only thing now is the availability of spare parts. They are becoming a bit expensive with some of them. Still, on level track, they can do the job they were designed for.
@@georgecarter838 true, the worst that I can think of presently is the 567 block-if its an A or B block, replacement pistons and heads are hard to come by today.
Congratulations you guys, a great milestone achieved with a smooth running machine. I know you will be doing lots of "classes" on the many systems in the locomotive. I'm particularly interested in learning how the two engines are made to share the load when they are both pulling. You both should be very proud of what you have accomplished in a very short time.
Nicely done. Stumbled upon your video Sunday and watched the whole series. Glad to see you are reviving an old locomotive. I work for a commuter railroad and we use SW1s and SW1500s. They are slowly being retired. Hate to see them go. Such character. Can't wait to see you shoving cars in your yard.
Congratulations on a good find and purchase. She sounds like she wiil be running for a long time on your Terminal Railroad. Happy birthday to the locomotive and may God bless you and your family!
Fantastic! I'm afraid I'd have fussed with a lot of fuel and filters etc. before trying to start those engines. Hat off to Brian who knows what to sweat and for getting it done. Can't wait to see it painted up and running that line. Good luck with that other motor. Oh yeah, Happy Birthday 2021.
Love the work y’all! Great horn. Wonderful Cummins.. Yes, the engine/motor thing is a pet peeve of mine… a motor get is it’s power from an outside source, and engine makes its own power. Can’t wait to see what happened next! I must say, that this locomotive is a God givin blessing! Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next video.
Awesome Brian. I have watched every single video. I didn't expect anything less. I sure enjoy your channel. Makes me want to come back to the Railroad. Conrail and Ohio Central guy. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Great job you guys! Awesome to see ETR 2021 up and running. I've been following this from the start. Wishing ETR all the best. My great grandfather was an engineer for the Northern Pacific RR in Glendive MT way back in the steam days.
Both engines start and run, it moves on its own power, horn blows. What a day! Congratulations!
You could really feel his excitement, he was like a boy on Christmas morning! They say as we men age only the size of our toys changes. Congrats! I subscribed and turned on notifications.
Christopher Thank you for your kind words, and being a member of ETR Nation. Brian
A suggestion for the refurb project. You probably have some local subscribers who would be willing to volunteer elbow grease towards prepping, priming and painting the loco. Another channel I watch used this to get the hull of a WW2 wooden ship stripped and painted to great success. Just need to feed, water and perhaps a few t-shirts! I don't envy the refurb on the control and gauges, it must be a nest behind the console.
I'd gladly help also
Good idea Todd. When the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad was restoring SW 9 #82 in York PA the Ma & Pa Preservation and Historical Society arranged it with the railroad to have a society work day on the locomotive. We loved it, getting a chance to explore the engine house and actually work on a locomotive. We just stripped paint but had a ball doing it, I even was put in charge of the crew since I had experience stripping paint in the furniture restoration business. Just get everyone to sign a waver first, that's all.
2021 tshirts that would be great
@@robertbeaty4909 have you been watching the restoration of the steam engines Nashville steam and big boy by the UP ? Maybe they could help with the painting of 2021
Super!
I have never seen a locomotive "christened" with coffee!!!!! I agree with the improved rubber insulation in the battery box. But, I've been very concerned about the "modification" to the knife switch. It's like a previous owner didn't want to get the correct mushroom emergency button, while needing such an electrical safety feature to keep the old timer running at an industrial plant. Nice to hear the horn, too.
I agree with everything you said-both the concern and the positive comments. What concerns me though, is that from the last video, I'm not 100% convinced the positive terminal and negative terminal are connected correctly. In other words, are they reversed?
Remember in the last episode, the voltmeter went the wrong way? And the battery cables labels were "reversed"? One commenter in the last video asked which way if the cab heater motor was blowing in the correct direction. I didn't see a response.
I would take my handy-dandy Radio Shack voltmeter (mine is part number 22-202U from 1982. Don't worry, I just keep it for nostalgia. I use a Fluke F115 for real measurements), in DC 50 volt scale, and connect the black (negative) lead to the loco chassis, and the other to the positive side of the battery. If there is ~36 volts, then the battery connections are probably correct. If there is no voltage deflection, then connect the red lead (positive) on the voltmeter to the loco chassis and the black (negative) to the negative battery post. If there is a meter deflection, then I would say the battery connections are backwards. I think the older loco parts just needed a difference of potential to operate and polarity was not important. But in newer electronics, say, like a newer railway radio) polarity is important. Anyway, just my $.02 from an armchair UA-camr who has 0 railroad experience.
Almost a year into this East Terminal Railway Adventure and we have seen a lot of progress. I remember the Thicket of weeds and trees and stumps fast forward to 2021 and the name sake locomotive 2021 is fired and ready for service. Best wishes to you guys great job great video!
Outstanding video for Labor Day? Congrats on getting her started and moving…….cannot wait for more updates 🇺🇸
I love how much you love this. Did you ever think you would be a 'youtuber' and enjoy it?!
Fantastic jobs lads. Really great to see her start. Would be nice to see her move off down the tracks in the next instalment. Wishing you all the best from across the pond here in the UK.
After reading all the comments there is not much I can add, other than Thank you for taking us along on your very interesting journey. Good luck with all the plans you might have for going forward with this project. When time permits, please post more video's. Thank you.
Luigi You are the wind under my wings, thanks for encouraging me. Brian
Congrats on the success of 2021s startup and the birthday cake for 2021 was a nice touch.Can't wait to see 2021 doing a runing test on the whole railroad.Keep up the great work guyes.Thanks.Don.
I have revived many old pieces of Farm and Grading eqt, it is great to hear it run, and have good oil pressure, no leaks, I understand your happiness, good luck Forward.
Glad Everything went so well!!! I am very happy for you, I can only imagine what it must be to the owner and CEO of your own railroad!! Congratulations on all the time and effort y'all have put into the road! I will have to purchase a second t shirt on the strength of today's performance!!!! Great locomotive!!!
Robin Thank you for the kind words and encouragement! Brian
Congratulations! And this came to mind, “I’m not allowed to run the train or even ring the bell, but let the damn thing jump the track and see who catches Hell!”
LOL Mike The bucks have all started here, its only fair they all stop here! Brian
It even moves! Surprisingly healthy for an old girl. Cant wait to see her cleaned up painted and pulling cars.
You really should have 2-3 day course on for people wanting to know everything about railway’s! I’m a fellow conductor would pay to spend a few days with your railway 🇨🇦
Congratulations guys! Very happy that you’ve got an engine that starts, runs and drives as it should. This is a great day for the ETRR. Yeeeeee Haaaaaw!
Cheers!
Whipple
Great to see this old gal coming back to life. Testament to American engineering of the era that this machine is still running and (soon) will be back to earning a days pay on the rails. Hats off to you guys for the hard work, your enterprise and appreciation of these machines
I recently found your channel and slowly going through your videos.. this one popped up this morning on my feed.. I just wanted to say that I wish I was right there with you guys on that first startup.. the excitement in your voice shows how much this means to you and your crew.. thanks for sharing the videos of your adventure.. Keep up the great work and I hope to see that locomotive all cleaned up with fresh paint ready for action.. awesome.. 🙂👍
Congrats guys you picked a good un. Heck I'm going to be 60 in a couple weeks now and 2021 starts way easier than I do most mornings
As far as your engines not loading together/at the same time, we have the same thing with our 45 ton locomotive. The #2 engine kicks in once the #1 engine reaches a certain load point (I forget specifics). Not sure why exactly, but it was explained to me by other railroaders that it is supposed to work that way. Been working with our 45 tonner for about 10 years and still learning new things! Great to see your latest acquisition fire up and run without issue! Congratulations!
I’m really happy for you guys on the successful starting of this unit. Your method of explaining the start up procedure is excellent. Looking forward to the transformation of this piece of equipment. Lots of work ahead but worth it in the end.
hope you have a way to protect your engine from vandals etc...lotsa jerks out there...anyways happy Birthday form Canada, great job!!
Gotta be a great feeling when both engines fired up without issue.
I'm gonna guess that the removed knife and the big button was a company required / convenience to isolate the batteries without having to open a cabinet that may be sparking. melting, and letting the smoke out.
Cheers!
Eddie You might be grouchy but you are smart. Brian
In a few years I’m becoming a railroad engineer. I would gladly drive for you guys! I have some experience already.
I can't believe how much your videos have improved in sound and sight. Great job. I'd number her 2021 after the paint job. Loved the start. Can't believe how well it went.
such a great day for the railroad and the fans. Just to think, some day we will see new paint on her. It is so awesome to see this railroad come back from weeds and rust to a new future and to have it all on video. Cheers Rob
Wow. Great video! Just think, 2021 is 65 years old, and the 2nd oldest running locomotive in the world, #2 Dolgoch from the Talyllyn Railway in Wales, turned 155 this year! Talyllyn #1 is the oldest being built in 1864.
its not the oldest running diesel in the world, its more like # 2744.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Labor Day, & the 65 birthday of #2021. Both engines sounded very healthy. Should give you years of trusted duty.
Least eventful "Will it start" video ever! You got a winner! (About the algae in fuel--that's only a problem when you get water in Bio Diesel, like a B20 formulation. The algae eats the oil mixed in the diesel, and it also needs some water.)
Good to know. Thanks
Any large fuel tank will accumulate waster from the atmosphere, unless you keep it at 100% all the time. At night the tank walls cool down and water vapor will condense.
@@robg9236 I don't have any idea what you're trying to say!
@@fredygump5578 keep it treated with Power Service biocide and their fuel treatment!
The Little Engine That Could!!!
Purrs like a kitten! Excellent job guys.
I knew they would fire right up. easy to remember- electric motor, gas/diesel engine
Just beautiful. Congrats to the max! Also a fitting Labor Day celebration of (payoff for) long efforts by hard working men and women.
Congratulations on the startup, those Cummins sound great.
Get that Shunt figured out.
Looks like you have a great find.
The locomotive should have the F, for front, just below the outside walk way near the steps. If not, then probably the end with the hand brake would designate the B end that could be for back up or reverse. If neither of those are there then you could designate the end you are facing when looking at the gages as the front.
If when placing the reverser toward that direction the locomotive moves in the opposite direction the reverser could have been wired backwards during the rewiring process. I have never operated any of those center cab smaller locomotives. But I am like you in that the locomotive should move in the same direction the reverser is placed. If it is easy to fix I would have it so the locomotive moves in the same direction as the reverser.
I heard they RPM's kick up and thought "Oh, sh*t!" Nice quick action shutting it down there. When a Cummins runs away, it SPRINTS away. Never ends well unless you know how to stop it. I've always used a block of wood with a rag wrapped around and stapled to it, just put it over the air intake (if it's a small enough intake). Seems like a lot of play in the throttle linkage too, had that problem on the GE 25 and 55 tonners I used to run. The 55 tonner is very similar to this locomotive, but 3 foot gauge. Lots of nostalgia seeing that cab interior, especially with the sander and bell valves over on the right side next to the window there. Hearing those contactors clicking when you applied power took me back, too!
No way! Today is my 18th birthday! This is perfect!
I just love these videos. So glad the ol’ 50 tonner was such a healthy machine. Thank you, also, for the valuable lessons in railroading.
Both engines sure run sweet bro. They had a DSC here in NZ that took a dip in the ocean a few days ago and there is a video of them lifting it out with 2 cranes. Well I am very happy it runs well for you guys and hope it does everything that is asked of it. Safe travels
Great job, congrats on getting your first loco up and running. It falls right there with your first born. You never forget it. Love the christening with coffee , how appropriate, may the R.R. Gods bless you with many miles of success. Keep up the good work. Good job on having your blue flag up.👍
You’re a patient and knowledgeable teacher / explainer. You’re a good man.
Okb Kind of you, thank you. Brian
Congratulations --- may this be the beginning of the next step towards your goal of bring the railway back to life. First you walked, then you now can drive the rails !!!
As a final reminder, be sure to have Methyl Hydrate or Alcohol, and pour it into the top of the Air Dryer, that is normally in the outer region of the cab. It vents out over pressure on the airline and gets rid of the water that can build up in the lines. You should be able to unscrew the top (WHEN NOT RUNNING) and pour some in there. Also on the lines, if your going to hook up, pour some MH in the line and tie up. When you apply the brakes, the MH will charge thru the system taking the water out. Drain your tanks after every shift. Air systems have 2 reservoirs Wet & Dry which you probably will know anyway. Keep that moisture out of the system, if bring a lot of gunk and contaminates into your brake system and that can be costly repairs down the line. Best Of Luck ETR.
A great day for the ETR, thanks for taking us all along for the ride! Not only did it start and run like a champ, it moved and maybe more importantly stopped under its own power. Can't wait to see what's next. I do wish I could get some White Castle near me, but I guess not having one near me makes it more of a treat when I can get some.
May that beast enjoy many years of moving rail cars up and down the East Terminal Railway! 2021 lives!
Been following you since day one. Awesome work congratulations 🎊
Talking about driveshafts being a nightmare, The Heisler, Climax and Shay locomotives all have giant bevel gears, differentials, everything.
Glad shes a runner. This is awesome.
CONGRATULATIONS! I am very happy you got such a perfect locomotive to anchor the railway. Start up and running was the sweetest diesel idle I ever heard; I bet it makes ya feel better just being nearby when its running. It's a great asset to the RR. This find, purchase and successful refurbishment WAS make-or-break for this enterprise AND you knocked this one outta the park! Well done with the acquisition of 2021. It looks and sounds like you have many happy miles ahead.
That engine is awesome! There is nothing better than making a big purchase and feeling satisfied with sound of those engines!
That was awesome! That locomotive runs great. Congrats and happy birthday 2021.
Love that sound! It’s like a heartbeat bringing new life to your new “old” diesel! Felicidades 🚂🚂🚂🚂🙏🏼
Happy birthday 2021! So glad you guys are so excited about your rail road engine 2021
Congratulations and thanks for taking us on the ride!
Congratulations! Excellent job in putting this Engine back into use.
Wow that’s incredible you restored an Abandoned rail line and now you got a locomotive running!
Happy Birthday 2021! Congratulations to the ETR on the fantastic rehab of the locomotive and railroad!
What a fantastic moment when 2021 came alive and then moved! I remember the feeling when my Hudson Hunslet 2foot narrow gauge came alive for the first time after delivery and a lot of TCL back when I lived in the UK. Great! Congratulations to you!
Congratz on the successful startup, was great see it move and love the low sounding thump of those idling cummins engines!
I saw the words "start up" in the title of this video so I settled in with my morning coffee (in my East Terminal railway mug of course) and watched. Enjoyed this video and your channel overall very much. Thank you for taking the time and making the effort! Keep up the great work on your your railroad AND your UA-cam channel.
Daniel Double Thank You! Brian
I'm glad you went with your gut when you first saw this engine. It is a diamond in the rough. It's going to be a gooder!
Another great video guys. Glad you got a good engine.
I have enjoyed this moment almost as much as you my first cab ride in a 50 toner
Thanks for sharing, looking forward to many great successes and videos as you build your railroad!
Congratulations!!! It Runs!!! Very Cool!
Congratulations on a wonderful first start!
Lots of happiness!!!
Awesome to see this! Congrats on a functional locomotive. :)
Congrats! Way to go, you all should be so proud of your achievement. What a trill to drive your own engine. Great purchase.
Seems like a solid little engine. I ran a 65 tonner and a 44 tonner at the last railroad i worked at. Hope it continues to go well.
Fantastic threshold crossed!!
My grade school was across a field from the Nickel Plate Road mainline. Up through 6th grade, it was a train show all day long. Loved the "High Speed Service" banner on all the cabooses.. Still a HUGE NKP fan to this day, well over half century later.
Exciting day for East terminal railroad .I really enjoyed the video. can’t wait to see more updates. Happy birthday 2021
I would love to come and see your railroad. GREAT JOB GUYS!
I am so happy for you guys! This is beyond totally awesome!
Congratulations on starting and moving 2021!
So happy for you guys, good luck & be safe in all you do!
Awesome!! Great to see her running and moving smoothly. Looking forward to seeing her run the whole line.
Congrats Brian & ETR way to go 2021 running both North & South engines. Horn sounds good. Looking forward to seeing how you clean and dress her for service
Congrats on that Startup. She'll look beautiful after paint
Two thumbs up on getting a 50 year old locomotive running. Good job !!
Happy Birthday ETR 50 tonner !
Congratulations on the two engine start ! It seems to be in really good condition.
Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 woo-hoo!! I bet there's a bit of relief as well that the day went pretty dang well. Happy for you and best of railroading to you.
In my opinion, you're much more knowledgeable than you admit. That locomotive seems like a great buy. Though, in full disclosure, I'm an EMD guy.
IMO, I prefer to see a NW2, SW1, SW600, or SW800.
@@rearspeaker6364 I used to operate an SW-1 switcher years ago. The old heads nicknamed them "Mules". They were only 600 horsepower and weighed about 99 tons, but they did a good job on light rail and on weight restricted bridges. Still my favorite diesel to this day.
@@georgecarter838 and they are simple to maintain they could last 100 years easily.
@@rearspeaker6364 With only six cylinders, it was pretty much cost effective. The only thing now is the availability of spare parts. They are becoming a bit expensive with some of them. Still, on level track, they can do the job they were designed for.
@@georgecarter838 true, the worst that I can think of presently is the 567 block-if its an A or B block, replacement pistons and heads are hard to come by today.
Congratulations ETR and HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2021!!!
Congratulations you guys, a great milestone achieved with a smooth running machine. I know you will be doing lots of "classes" on the many systems in the locomotive. I'm particularly interested in learning how the two engines are made to share the load when they are both pulling. You both should be very proud of what you have accomplished in a very short time.
Nicely done. Stumbled upon your video Sunday and watched the whole series. Glad to see you are reviving an old locomotive. I work for a commuter railroad and we use SW1s and SW1500s. They are slowly being retired. Hate to see them go. Such character. Can't wait to see you shoving cars in your yard.
John I really like the SW1500 or better yet a MP1500 Brian
Congratulations on the start-up! Engines sound great. All systems go!
Happy to see it running! Can't wait to see you guys test drive it around the line!
Congratulations on your engine moving under its own power. Well done! Well done!
Not only a first start but a first drive! What a happy birthday for the old girl! And the little fan even works in the cab!
Congratulations on a good find and purchase. She sounds like she wiil be running for a long time on your Terminal Railroad. Happy birthday to the locomotive and may God bless you and your family!
This is awesome! Congratulations and happy birthday! 🍾🥂
Fantastic! I'm afraid I'd have fussed with a lot of fuel and filters etc. before trying to start those engines. Hat off to Brian who knows what to sweat and for getting it done. Can't wait to see it painted up and running that line. Good luck with that other motor. Oh yeah, Happy Birthday 2021.
Made my day. Congrats!
Congratulations on the rebirth of that great locomotive , and all the best wishes from Denmark. 🇺🇸🇩🇰🇺🇸🇩🇰🇺🇸
Love the work y’all! Great horn. Wonderful Cummins.. Yes, the engine/motor thing is a pet peeve of mine… a motor get is it’s power from an outside source, and engine makes its own power. Can’t wait to see what happened next! I must say, that this locomotive is a God givin blessing! Keep up the good work, looking forward to the next video.
Fantastic. Congratulations
Congratulations on the movement and start of your locomotive
Awesome Brian. I have watched every single video. I didn't expect anything less. I sure enjoy your channel. Makes me want to come back to the Railroad. Conrail and Ohio Central guy. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Awesome! I've been watching you guys since your first video, this is definitely an exciting day! I'm so happy for you guys! Congratulations!!!
Great job you guys! Awesome to see ETR 2021 up and running. I've been following this from the start. Wishing ETR all the best. My great grandfather was an engineer for the Northern Pacific RR in Glendive MT way back in the steam days.
Congratulations on the start(s)! Awesome job!