RARE Fairbanks-Morse Locomotive Saved from Scrap
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The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum announced the donation of a significant railroad locomotive from the Tennessee Valley Authority to the Railroad Museum’s collection, a Fairbanks-Morse model H16-66 #F3060. Built in 1958 and known as the “Baby” Trainmaster, the locomotive was a 1600 horsepower version of the 2400 H24-66 Trainmaster, at that time the most powerful single unit locomotive was built. The locomotive is one of the few surviving locomotives from this short-lived locomotive supplier.
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Mr. James Price operated the locomotive for most of its life at TVA. He probably knows more about it than anyone. My grandad worked at the Gallatin Steam Plant as a heavy equipment operator and had the privilege of running it a few times. In the summer of 1997 we went to see it right after it was parked. Cant wait to see it restored. Thanks for the video! 👍🏻
My Grandfather worked there too and also was around that locomotive Goble Durham .My Aunt has a picture of that Locomotive leaving the factory brand new
@@vanstractors That’s awesome man. I remember going out there when I was a kid and seeing the coal trains come in. They should’ve never done away with rail shipments.
Total respect for every single person involved in this move, from beginning to end. And a ton of respect for the expert documenting of RR Diesel history here by Drayton. Incredible work, all!
Love that rare sound of the apposed. engine
I saw her at the chattannooga museum in january 2023. beautiful!!!! Congratulations from Brazil
TVRM, my home away from home! great video Drayton
24:00
"The front coupler height is very low. I'm going to have to dock five points." -Some guy named Dan
needs some new springs and coupler shimming up.
That is such a cool and unique looking locomotive. Glad to see it preserved.
Yes let's preserve that train
Is it true that ALCO stands for American Locomotive COmpany?
Yes. It is now part of FM
I want to thank everyone for sharing these footages with Drayton I love seeing the history of all these locomotives come alive.. there are so many locomotives that are nonexistent so it helps to watch these videos to relive the history and I understand where we got from then where we are today. I cannot wait to see this locomotive run the museum of Chattanooga
Hats off to the Engineer who dealt with the yahoos on the roads.
Old diesels are treasures!
You betchum Red Rider!!
can't wait to see it get restored to its former glory! also will you make a video on it when it is completed?
Joseph Randal is my favorite staff member just from that 25 seconds
Amazing video and documentary brother!!! Amazing
Great video Drayton. I'm glad to see this Baby Trainmaster saved. Loved the part with the sound of it in action. I was fortunate to have photographed the full sized Trainmasters (H24-66) of the former Virginian Railway in the late 1960s which were by that time in N&W paint. The high walkway made them look like the brutes that they were back in the 1950s. So glad to see how everything was done in a safe manner.
The 2400 hp unit was a Train Master; a trainmaster is a railroad official.
Smoken Joe moniker just below the engineers window at 1:12. Obviously not and original moniker but a copy. Great to see others paying homage to Smoken Joe! Great video, great history!
Thank you for documenting this move of the TVA "Baby Trainmaster" from the TVA's Gallatin Fossil Plant to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I reaaly enjoyed watching this video. It was intresting to see and hear what prblems had to be solved to move this locomotive from one place to another in order to get it to its destination. I hope that you will be able to go back to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum when this locomotive has been restored and is ready for its maiden run on Museum trackage.
The 2400 hp unit was a Train Master; a trainmaster is a railroad official. This is a Junior Train Master.
@@ralphbalfoort2909 Thank you for the correction on the name of the model as Train Master.
This might be shitpost comment but
TVRM: Actually takes care of both Diesel and Steam Locomotives
GSMR: Dosent take care of one out of two steam locomotives they have for 2 decades.
Yooo lets Go! I love the Trainmasters!
Great sound from that OP prime mover!
I kinda hope it stays in the blue TVA livery. That angular "TVA" font just has a little more sizzle than you usually get on a locomotive.
Those colors are reminiscent of the Rock Island (The Rock) livery. Also, that single "Fog horn" sound brings back memories.
It’s a unique scheme that’s for sure.
I never knew another one of those beasts still existed!
It’s not the full train master is the problem, not that I’m complaining
I believe the only other one is in Canada painted in a classic Canadian Pacific livery . Sad not more of these locomotives exist, such a unique engine .
I think the one in Canada is a Train Master, along with a C Liner.
Great show. Is Rich frey the owner of the channel FMNUT? I've seen this footage before!
Yeah me too
This makes me unbelievably happy to see. FM units are pretty rare but I didn't realize just how rare 6 axle FM units were. Great job!
It's a beautiful machine. Great that you wanted to save it. Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven
37:00 I hope someone is guarding the shove. Great to see this old girl being saved!!!
Drayton, this is a stunning tribute to the move, all the people involved, the TVRM, and the Baby Train-Master herself, and your knowledge, commentary, and verve to get the whole thing on video in stunning fashion. I am in awe of your abilities! Thank you for all you do for us, your work is incredible!❤️ David
Nice to see the clip of it in action. 4500 tons for a 1600 hp loco? 😰
yes, its a F-M----- those beasts could pull mountains.
It's appropriate to put "Baby" in quotes, because even the smaller model Trainmaster looks like a brute of a locomotive. (Look at all those end steps!) I very much appreciate this video and the work you put into it. I find the products of the minority diesel builders fascinating in these days of standardization of RR power rosters.
It’s not a baby it’s a full-size trainmaster
@@northerncountryrailroad8939 inaccurate
H16-66 #F3060. Built in 1958 and known as the “Baby” Trainmaster
Interesting. Some railroads around here chose the 4 axle H16-44's for local service. Never realized there weren't any left.
I am glad the locomotive is going to a good home. Thank for posting this incredible video.
One of the BEST sounding diesels ever! Wasn't it landlocked over there at Gallatin?
Yes it was. The old branch to the steam plant was cut near the Airport Road crossing in Gallatin several years ago. While the tracks are still in place, the line is very overgrown with brush and it would have taken a considerable amount of rehabilitation to return them to a condition suitable for trains.
Very well done presentation. Thank you for covering the entire process in a manner that was interesting and very informative. Bravo!
I never thought I'd see any of the FM Trainmasters ("Baby" or otherwise) running again in my lifetime! Hearing that they plan to fully restore it though, just made my entire week!
Is this at Tennessee Valley if it is i just came back from there!
It’s been sitting in the display yard for several months now
Those opposed piston engines have a unique sound all their own. I love it!
That shot of the diesels coming up the hill opposite 630 was epic.
I used to live near the Gallatin Fossil Plant for years. Before things got strict and access was cut off, I used to drive to the fossil plant and visit. I remember having to wait for those long coal trains along Steam Plant Road. Those tracks are nearly covered with weeds now. I don't remember seeing this though.
Fantastic video really enjoyed watching your videos each week keep up the great work always looking forward to seeing your next video soon thanks again and hope you have a great day
Thanks so much for the kind comment. That really means a lot to me. You have a great week too, buddy.
Such a video as this is conservation at its finest. Great camera work also makes this video interesting. You're well on the way towards becoming a train history specialist.
Newly subscribed.
Thanks so much for the kind comment and subscribing. Welcome to the channel!
I'm surprised to see one still existing. Thought they were all scrapped.
With all the talk about safety im super surprised they didn't protect the road crossings.
Thats not a baby trainmaster. Its a trainmaster. The baby ones are BB axle ones. Not CC axle this one is a full blown trainmaster. The h16 44s are the babies
The baby trainmasters were also a c-c truck arrangement...
The true trainmasters were H24-66s, larger and more powerful than the H16-66 like shown in the video. So it is a baby trainmaster
Close enough.
Could you please do more vidoes with the Indiana Northeastern
I’m born and raised in Gallatin thank you for posting it. I remember coal trains coming from csx in the morning while I was on my way to school. Sad to see the locomotive leaving TVA Gallatin but I know it’s in good hands
Thanks for watching. That means a lot. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and hope you’re able to visit Chattanooga soon so you can see it once again.
It definitely on my bucket list
therewas no choice. the TVA could not handle taking care of the Locomotive.it was not need. the TVA is so sorry It cant handle a very cold winter power demand with out buying power from others and still has not told the turth apout apr 2011 when they almost lost browns ferry because they could not maintane emergency diesel Generators and did not know they had 2 million gals of diesel fuel 4o miles from browns ferry they could have brought from norfork southern. nothing has change at the TVA. they are fed Gov and run like the Fed Gov
Here I am watching this and I’m thinking this was only a few years ago, then I realized it was almost 30 years ago,,, man time flies
Really great and fantastic video. Thanks to all involved with this. I'm so happy that the locomotive was saved.
Question: It will be preserved fully functional or static?
Anyway is so good see a FM preserved! Congratulations for all involved!😁
I wouldn't count on seeing it run for a long time
As a member of the TVRM, I asked that question and was told that one of the agreements as part of the donation was to restore the locomotive to operational condition.
@@jordonfreeman166 what livery will it be painted in? the tutone blue or its original black?
@@yeoldeseawitch that I don’t know.
@@jordonfreeman166 does the diesel engine run or start? Or does it need to be completely rebuilt?
I usually don't watch videos about restoration, but this was well done. Good job by all 👍
I work on HVSR in Nelsonville Ohio , and I run the engines . 5833 and 701 have 2 stroke Detroit engines
this is an opposed-piston 2 stroke.
Wow so cool to see this restoration happening. Hats off to those who are Making this possible 👏
Very awesome to see the last Train Master preserved at TVRM. Too often, unique machinery gets scrapped because it's thought to be too costly to maintain, even in static condition. The fact that F3060 spent her entire working life with her original owner before being donated, makes her all the more special.
Will it go back to the 1958 black as delivered paint scheme, the blue and gray scheme, or one of Southern Railway's paint schemes, either the tuxedo scheme like the 5000 or the green, white, and gold earlier scheme? Being painted in one of the Southern's paint schemes would be awesome to see if only to be kept that way for a short period of time as in 5 or 10 years say, then return it to the original as delivered scheme from '58. The Trainmaster and the Baby Trainmaster locomotives are included in with my favorite types of diesel electric locomotives. Excellent video.
Stay well. -Wil 👍
Does it run or not? I'm guessing no from it setting out in the elements for so many years. Its neat that this is the last example of this locomotive built and at the same time the last one remaining in the United States. Could possibly one day be the last of its kind if the other one is not preserved but rather cut up and melted down.
Having never seen one of these engines and being only one of two left, it's great that you recorded this to preserve history.
A Fairbanks Morris loco in UP livery sits on display at the Railroad Museum in Galveston, Texas.
What an epic move. Congratulations to all involved and to DIB for the video.
Oh wow it has a dual control stand
Another Stellar Video! 🙏 from 🇨🇦
kinda looks like a high hood
4:48 Foambanks Baby Foamaster go Brrr 🤤
Nothing like the sound of a fairbanks morse diesel, was lucky to run an old Tug with a10 cylinder OP fairbanks morse diesel !
Good video Drayton thanks for sharing Robert Trains
If. my. memory serves me right.
Fairbanks. Morse. built magnetos
for. many purposes gas & diesel
motors .This locomotive. might
be using one. Your presentations
are the best! A.C
Ah... The good old anarchy of US railway crossings.
"Sorry I ran your lad over. I couldn't stop because I used up all my air trying to warn him with my horn"
Great video all the same..
Cool to see an existing FairBanks Morris.
It is not Fairbanks Morris but Fairbanks Morse.
Fascinating and very well-narrated video, thanks, with excellent contributions from all involved. Compared with most videos on a similar theme, this was almost edge-of-the-seat viewing. I look forward to seeing 3060 restored and working again.
Thank you. That means so much to me. -Drayton
Great save! but I have a few questions, as I just do not understand. The first is, wouldn't this be way stronger, that a regular engine train? What is the name of this locomotive? Why would they remove the reverse switch? Love this video and sorry if anyone, was offended, by me just asking a few questions.
Is the weight of the locomotive all there is to keep it attached to the trucks?
excellent productions. I am always enthralled. Thanks.
Sucks. I grew up watching this locomotive run and even still live a mile from the plant and I couldn't find anyone sharing info on when it was being moved. I would of given anything to watch and follow it being moved.
Superb video, thanks for presentation, from Germany
26:27 "come on Peepaw"
Thanks for that unusual move. With trucks, fuel tank & couplers removed what was her approximate weight for the move on the road ? Was it an empty shell for the move or did she was with engine ?
A real nice rarity.
If TVRM would restore F3060 to operating condition, they might ask for help from submarine museums in regards to overhauling the locomotive's opposed-piston engine powerplant, since F3060's engine is of the same type used in many WW2 US subs.
That was a very interesting and well put together video! Thanks for leaving out music and letting us hear the actual sounds. I live in the Chattanooga area - looks like I may have to make another trip to the TVRM whenever this engine is ready for display.
Love that GP 38
All that horn work seems to have absolutely no effect to the motorists and pedestrians! Just annoys everyone else.
Guau!, creo que no me gusta la muerte , ni siquiera de una máquina ,qué pena, gracias.
The horn sounds like a ships horn
What is that car behind the water tender? Looks like some type of gondola.
🌴🍄🇮🇳🌴🌴
Nice Coverage
Glad to see you doing this restoration - ben from oliver springs
The logo on the semi is reminiscent of the Chicago Northwestern logo
So glad theh saved this engine was wondering qhat was goinf to happen to it
Why did they not ship it by rail? It seems that they had a all rail route to TVRM from TVA.
Holly crap! I saw this machine convoy going east on I-40.
i wonder if go back to original paint if they strip it and paint it again
How come the wheels on each truck aren’t evenly spaced?
Thank God they saved that beautiful beast
Been to this museum. Very cool place to visit. The restoration/repair shop is fantastic to see. When I was there, they were restoring a couple of steam locomotives switchers!!
I searched for FM diesels because of the old Kentucky & Indiana Terminal (K&IT) RR based in Louisville, KY. K&IT switchers were all FMs when they switched from steam to diesel. I suppose their FM period stands out because I think FM were all they ran until SRR acquired in the 1960s, before moving over to EMD.
I have heard what an FM sounds like until now. You guys never disappoint, always coming with videos that are more like railroad documentaries on the curious, little known, and long forgotten. Much appreciated! Thanks for putting this up!
Whats the current status of the locomotive?
Fun fact about the Central of Georgia 390: That car is the very same one you can see being used as an open air car in old photos and videos of excursions during the original Steam Program behind either an engine’s aux tender, tool car, or NS power car 39 in the very late days of the Program.
I remember the Trainmasters of the Reading Railroad running by behind my house and yard in the 1960s and early 1970s. As kids, we used to put one or two pennies on the track to watch them get flattened and keep them as good luck pieces. The Reading Railroad used Trainmasters to run anthracite coal and freight and used a double "S" to achieve altitude at Jolliet, PA. It then descended along multiple tracks down the mountain. The track dropped to level at Williamstown, PA, and ended at a turntable at Lykens, PA, all of which were torn up after the destruction of Hurricane Agnes and the bankruptcy declaration.
Awesome old locomotive. Nice to see it is getting saved and not scrapped. I wish there was a museum around me.
👍👍👍
What up with the yield signs at crossings today? It used to be mandatory stop and look both ways . I've been a work in the road guy for 27 years and I'm 54 . It doesn't make sense. R.R. Crossings should always be a stop look both ways . People don't take yield seriously.
This Trainmaster isn't a Baby Trainmaster. Those were substantually smaller, had 4-wheel trucks and a different cab window design. And the actual Trainmasters were bigger and more powerful.
You are mistaken. Sorry!
My mistake, I guess, just that I've always heard of the H15/16s referred to as the
baby trainmasters.
Fairbanks Morse what a unique company
The things they powered through The years generators Giant submarines and a whole lot more
I was surprised to find out the famous USS silversides that used to be in Chicago moved to Michigan is powered by Fairbanks Morse engines that they fire occasionally
I think submarines are unique in that many of the subs preserved as museums ARE allowed by the Navy to run some of their powerplant (main diesels) where surface ships like destroyers, carriers and battleships are not even allowed to fire up their emergency diesel generators let alone the main plants. Too bad the larger ships can't run their emergency diesel generators, such a ship could be used as a communications command post during civil emergencies like hurricane recovery operations. Norfolk Virginia looked into that for Battleship Wisconsin (built with at least two emergency diesel generators,) but the Navy said "No" to being allowed to reactivate one, so Norfolk had to forget that idea.
@@robertf3479 it is kind of strange when you think about that
I worked in the Gallatin printing plant as a subcontractor in the early 90's and saw this coming down the track when we were coming back from lunch. My eyes almost jumped out of their sockets, the guys thought I lost it, they understood once I explained what they were looking at. I only saw it that one time of all the times I went over that crossing Who could forget!
What a great rescue I'm glad the Tennessee railroad museum acquired this baby trainmaster I wonder hopefully it's going to be restored to operating condition
My family used to live close to were F3060 worked in Gallatin