Ok - so I got the answer from one of the people who work there. It's mostly either 70 to 75 lb rail, except out near New Freedom, where it's 90 lb rail - where the PRR interchanged with the Stewartstown.
How far up the line did the trip go? Nice to see one of the old Pennsy N series cabooses still in use. I still remember a friendly PRR crew allowing me to ride with them on the Catonsville, MD branch back in the late 1960s. Usually the train had an N5c and occasionally an N5. They had to push the train caboose first out to Catonsville, so I got to ride the rear platform out and the Baldwin switcher coming back into Baltimore. Fond memories...
shortliner68 This trip went about 3/4 of a mile to a mile (depending on who you ask) up the line. The shot that looks to be in the middle of the woods is where the train stopped...just a few feet short of the first bridge on the line. Once the bridges/track/roadbed get fixed up, the rides will get longer. Speeder cars, because they're light, go over the bridges a lot. It's the heavier trains, like the Mighty Mo/caboose/passenger cars that the line needs to get fixed up for.
Big Jim Video Productions Does the Stewartstown RR still have "Little Mo"? I recall a Model Railroader article back in the 1960s, in their "Railroads You Can Model" series, where the Stewartstown RR was featured. At the time the RR had both Mighty Mo and a slightly smaller (from what I remember) Little Mo gasoline powered locomotive. The line had just recently picked up a new customer in New Freedom just off the interchange track. It was some type of wood products warehouse. The building is still there but it appears the door has been blocked up and the siding long disused.
Thank-you, Jim, for a fine series of videos; the Stewartstown Railroad looks like a great place to be or visit. Please can you tell me whether the Plymouth locomotive has a Le Roi engine or some other, and how many gallons of gasoline does it use to complete the run shown?
Thank you very much!! It's definitely a great place, and it's only going to get better! As for your specific questions, I don't honestly know the answer to them - so I'm asking one of my contacts at the railroad, hopefully I'll get an answer back for you fairly soon!
Ok, I have answers! During a typical run over the mile of track, it uses about 2-3 gallons of gasoline - and it is indeed a Le Roi engine. Plus I asked and it holds at least 20 gallons of gas (probably 40 or 50 according to my contact).
There must be website that only hosts: The Guitar Based Music to ruin a portion or all of your video presentations. Or there must be an online tutorial mistakenly instructing folks to do so.
On my next visit, I hope to put a camera on the front of the engine. As you can see by the "There's a Train in My Yard" video, the tracks past that point (as of when I filmed it) aren't in that great of shape - the last full-sized train to run the full length of the line was in 2004, then due to financial issues, the railroad pretty much had to close down until a few years ago. Since then, the all-volunteer crew, depending on funding and volunteer time/power, are working to restore all 7.4 miles of railroad so that full-sized trains like this one can run on the line again. Back then, this was as far as a locomotive/caboose could safely go. Now, they can go a ways further, but it will take a while to get the whole line up and running. For more info, visit www.stewartstownrailroadco.com/
I can remember when I went to Chicago from Louisville, ky. after a while the seats got hard and it was just plain boring.It took us 6.5 hours to get there.
Place is a mess.I understand low budget and all, but all that crap laying around the tracks by the station platform? Ugh. I'm wondering why the had to flag the crossings that were properly marked?
Extra safety for those who aren't used to a train running here...it may also be a county thing, as the Steam Into History operation flags all of their crossings as well...
It doesn't go much over a fast walking pace. I love watching it.
As more track gets restored, the trains will increase speed to keep excursion trip times manageable...
The Little River Railroad in Michigan has one of those little switchers. I used to love riding in it as a kid when the operated in Indiana...
It's so cute! The whistle too.
Right?!
That N8's in great condition! I'd love to check it out someday
The place is definitely worth a visit!
nice video big Jim and great catch of the engine pulling the caboose.
Thanks!
Your welcome.
I love it.
Thanks!
Would this line all be laid with 60 lb rail ? It looks to be very lite. I have run a GE 44 ton unit on some 60lb and was similar.
Not sure, to be honest with you, I'd have to check with some of the volunteers/employees, who would know better.
Ok - so I got the answer from one of the people who work there. It's mostly either 70 to 75 lb rail, except out near New Freedom, where it's 90 lb rail - where the PRR interchanged with the Stewartstown.
Hi big Jim your the best
Thanks!
How far up the line did the trip go? Nice to see one of the old Pennsy N series cabooses still in use. I still remember a friendly PRR crew allowing me to ride with them on the Catonsville, MD branch back in the late 1960s. Usually the train had an N5c and occasionally an N5. They had to push the train caboose first out to Catonsville, so I got to ride the rear platform out and the Baldwin switcher coming back into Baltimore. Fond memories...
shortliner68 This trip went about 3/4 of a mile to a mile (depending on who you ask) up the line. The shot that looks to be in the middle of the woods is where the train stopped...just a few feet short of the first bridge on the line. Once the bridges/track/roadbed get fixed up, the rides will get longer. Speeder cars, because they're light, go over the bridges a lot. It's the heavier trains, like the Mighty Mo/caboose/passenger cars that the line needs to get fixed up for.
Big Jim Video Productions Does the Stewartstown RR still have "Little Mo"? I recall a Model Railroader article back in the 1960s, in their "Railroads You Can Model" series, where the Stewartstown RR was featured. At the time the RR had both Mighty Mo and a slightly smaller (from what I remember) Little Mo gasoline powered locomotive. The line had just recently picked up a new customer in New Freedom just off the interchange track. It was some type of wood products warehouse. The building is still there but it appears the door has been blocked up and the siding long disused.
shortliner68 No, just Mighty Mo and the switcher that is being used as the "backup" engine in New Freedom for the Steam Into HIstory operation.
Thank-you, Jim, for a fine series of videos; the Stewartstown Railroad looks like a great place to be or visit.
Please can you tell me whether the Plymouth locomotive has a Le Roi engine or some other, and how many gallons of gasoline does it use to complete the run shown?
Thank you very much!! It's definitely a great place, and it's only going to get better!
As for your specific questions, I don't honestly know the answer to them - so I'm asking one of my contacts at the railroad, hopefully I'll get an answer back for you fairly soon!
Ok, I have answers! During a typical run over the mile of track, it uses about 2-3 gallons of gasoline - and it is indeed a Le Roi engine. Plus I asked and it holds at least 20 gallons of gas (probably 40 or 50 according to my contact).
Thank-you for finding out for me.
There must be website that only hosts: The Guitar Based Music to ruin a portion or all of your video presentations. Or there must be an online tutorial mistakenly instructing folks to do so.
like to see a camera upfront. why can't they go any further?
On my next visit, I hope to put a camera on the front of the engine.
As you can see by the "There's a Train in My Yard" video, the tracks past that point (as of when I filmed it) aren't in that great of shape - the last full-sized train to run the full length of the line was in 2004, then due to financial issues, the railroad pretty much had to close down until a few years ago. Since then, the all-volunteer crew, depending on funding and volunteer time/power, are working to restore all 7.4 miles of railroad so that full-sized trains like this one can run on the line again. Back then, this was as far as a locomotive/caboose could safely go. Now, they can go a ways further, but it will take a while to get the whole line up and running. For more info, visit www.stewartstownrailroadco.com/
I kept waiting to see Thomas the tank engine when hearing that whistle.
Hahaha...
How old is it
How old is what, the railroad? The locomotive?
The locomotive
Built in 1943, so it's 75 years old this year!
Actually, the caboose farts are a little earlier, around 4:05. Sorry!
Farts!?!
I see what you mean! It DOES sound like the campfire scene in Blazing Saddles!!! LOL
I can remember when I went to Chicago from Louisville, ky. after a while the seats got hard and it was just plain boring.It took us 6.5 hours to get there.
Hell you can drive that in less time!!
My dad took that trip in 1960 on his way to Great Lakes Naval Training Command.
When I think of the "Mighty MO" I think of the battleship, lol. Calling this thing mighty mo by comparison seems hilarious. :)
+Rebel9668 Think of it this way - it's like when they call a 7 foot tall guy "Tiny". :)
LOL, I resemble that remark. That's one of my nicknames as well, but I'm only 6' 8".
I liked it but donations needed for maybe future plans.
You can donate to the non-profit Friends of the Stewartstown Railroad right here: www.stewartstownfriends.org/donate/
Caboose farts at 4:10. Gesundheit!
Mighty Mo needs a LOT of work done on the interior
It did and does but still runs very very well!
Place is a mess.I understand low budget and all, but all that crap laying around the tracks by the station platform? Ugh.
I'm wondering why the had to flag the crossings that were properly marked?
Extra safety for those who aren't used to a train running here...it may also be a county thing, as the Steam Into History operation flags all of their crossings as well...
Ok Ok OK 6 minutes of that damned bell and I'm leaving you. Bye
Sorry about that! That's all yard footage, so since they're within yard limits for a bunch of those first few minutes, they ring the bell...
I think the bell is romantic!!!