Man, this makes me a little sad. 425, 90, 142, and now 60, all out for their rebuilds. It’s a shame, but I like that you managed to get this sweet vid out to cover 60’s last run.
Don't worry about them. #142 will be back soon enough. I'll head to their shops to ensure it will. RBMN is ensuring that #425 will be back as the rebuilt has already been started. #90 will be back once a thorough boiler inspection is completed which would take a similar time as 2011. And finally, I'll be at the BR&W to volunteer and to ensure #60 is ready for operational future. P.S. ALL will be back.
@@mikeharazim9272 Thanks, man. I know they would all be back, but that nicely confirms that it’s almost certain they’ll run again. But, an inspection’s an inspection. It has to be done.
I know a lot of people that work for BRW because I live so close and get to railfan there so frequently. They all informed me that #60 got and extension to run for the rest of the year! Including another charter and lots of excursions
For anybody that was wondering BRW 60 got an extension to operate for the rest of 2023! This will include another charter, most likely a couple more test runs in three bridges, and plenty of excursions!
No. 60 originally operated on the Great Western Railroad (GW) in Colorado where it pulled sugar beet and molasses trains. During World War II, a smokebox extension was added to allow the use of poor quality coal because of war-time restrictions. In 1963, No. 60 was purchased by the newly formed short line Black River and Western Railroad for tourist excursion service. It pulled the first train out of Flemington in May 1965. During its tenure running on the Black River & Western, 60 has undergone several cosmetic changes through the years. The current paint scheme resembles a mid-sized freight locomotive, with a graphite smokebox and black drivers. While No. 60 was bought by the Black River & Western in 1963, it has ventured off the railroad several times. In 1967, the locomotive ran excursions on the Long Island Railroad out of Jamaica, New York. It is rumored that she reached a speed of 55MPH with a 14-car long train during these trips. 60 also visited the Whippany Railway Museum in 1994 for a railroad festival alongside Susquehanna Railway's SY 2-8-2 No. 142.[1] The locomotive was used as the primary motive power for the railroad when in service. The locomotive was taken out of service in November 2000 for a mandatory 1,472-inspection required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)[2] which took almost 12 years to complete. The locomotive returned to service in August 2012. The locomotive is still operational as of 2022.[3]
Awesome video man! They really picked out some great locations for that photo charter. Hopefully the RR can get a waiver to run 60 a little longer!
Man, this makes me a little sad. 425, 90, 142, and now 60, all out for their rebuilds. It’s a shame, but I like that you managed to get this sweet vid out to cover 60’s last run.
Don't worry about them. #142 will be back soon enough. I'll head to their shops to ensure it will. RBMN is ensuring that #425 will be back as the rebuilt has already been started. #90 will be back once a thorough boiler inspection is completed which would take a similar time as 2011. And finally, I'll be at the BR&W to volunteer and to ensure #60 is ready for operational future. P.S. ALL will be back.
@@mikeharazim9272 Thanks, man. I know they would all be back, but that nicely confirms that it’s almost certain they’ll run again. But, an inspection’s an inspection. It has to be done.
I know a lot of people that work for BRW because I live so close and get to railfan there so frequently. They all informed me that #60 got and extension to run for the rest of the year! Including another charter and lots of excursions
@@trainproductions8100 heck yeah, that’s great news!
@@trainproductions8100 Now I’m wondering, when will 60 run next? Will it run in May at all?
Nice catch and video
For anybody that was wondering BRW 60 got an extension to operate for the rest of 2023! This will include another charter, most likely a couple more test runs in three bridges, and plenty of excursions!
I would like to see Black River & Western 60 (Great Western 60) in operation at the BR&W.
You will not regret it! She is a neat locomotive. However it will be a while before she is back.
@@chendersonrailproductions704 Yeah. I was at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum on April 16th 2023, and the San Francisco Cable Cars yesterday.
Glad I could be of assistance! Hope to see you for 611's Strasburg farewell ...and get my SD card back? lol
You will and you WILL get your SD Card back lolol. A huge thank you for that! I panicked the second I figure it out. See you at 611!
When is 611 running guys?
Despite the weather, we had a great day! Nice job, Christian!
I agree. And even then I’ve never seen a charter group adapted that fast to an every changing situation.
@@chendersonrailproductions704 agreed. We had a good group.
Can't get over how good it looks in that paint!
Incredible night shots as well!
No. 60 originally operated on the Great Western Railroad (GW) in Colorado where it pulled sugar beet and molasses trains. During World War II, a smokebox extension was added to allow the use of poor quality coal because of war-time restrictions. In 1963, No. 60 was purchased by the newly formed short line Black River and Western Railroad for tourist excursion service. It pulled the first train out of Flemington in May 1965.
During its tenure running on the Black River & Western, 60 has undergone several cosmetic changes through the years. The current paint scheme resembles a mid-sized freight locomotive, with a graphite smokebox and black drivers.
While No. 60 was bought by the Black River & Western in 1963, it has ventured off the railroad several times. In 1967, the locomotive ran excursions on the Long Island Railroad out of Jamaica, New York. It is rumored that she reached a speed of 55MPH with a 14-car long train during these trips. 60 also visited the Whippany Railway Museum in 1994 for a railroad festival alongside Susquehanna Railway's SY 2-8-2 No. 142.[1]
The locomotive was used as the primary motive power for the railroad when in service. The locomotive was taken out of service in November 2000 for a mandatory 1,472-inspection required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)[2] which took almost 12 years to complete. The locomotive returned to service in August 2012. The locomotive is still operational as of 2022.[3]
Thanks for the Wikipedia description