I used to be a fireman at the durango and silverton, I love the K28's, such a beautiful locomotive, but the shay....man the shay hits something in my soul and I love her. Glad to see her running again, such a historic locomotive.
Congrats to all the volunteers who spent years getting this big Shay running again. It's a unique locomotive; there are very few left in the Midwest (especially in running condition). I have an interest in Western logging so this Shay has always been one of my favorites at IRM.
I’m in the Appalachian mountains, we had logging railroads in almost every holler and beside every stream. Climax and shays were commonly used, there would even be sections of tracks where the river would be low enough to lay the tracks underwater instead of building a bridge. Those were wild to see in photos. My grandfather, who was born in the 1930s used to walk the old 2 1/2 mile logging railroad bed near his house that was later used as the road even today, he found a couple of old railroad spikes and still has them hanging in an old commemorative board he made himself. Definitely a unique part of history
She’s a beauty!! I love the fact you can see the moving mechanical parts in action.Hopefully there’s newcomers that help keep these works of art moving.
A very dear friend of mine tried to buy this loco when it went up for bid at the end of their run for his wheat farm just west of Goldendale, Wash. He was going to build a railroad on his ranch.He was a retired steam engineer from the Santa Fe out of Clovis New Mexico.
I've been to this museum many times, the last time being October 2018. If you have never been there, be sure to go. It will take AT LEAST a full day to see everything.
You can breeze through in an afternoon, but you'll miss a LOT. And have at least one ride. Hopefully someday they can bridge the Kishwaukee and get into Huntley.
I worked a year or two of weekends in the interurban barn, but I was continually impressed with the knowledge and skills of the steam guys. 7:30 - what they're actually moving toward right there is the streetcar loop. The main is another 200-300 yards up the track from where they are. 9:22 - crossing Central Avenue heading north, passing 50th St. station shortly. 9:45 - separated from the streetcar loop on the lead heading toward the mainline along Railroad Avenue (east side of the parking lot) 11:30 - last crossing before intersecting the mainline.
Haven’t been in about a decade or so and the Shay is my favorite locomotive and I’ve never had an opportunity to see one. Didn’t know we had one in Illinois and need to come see it this year!
ok... something I never thought I would see... A Shay and a M&E Alco in the same shot. (SHays being my favorite steam locomotives, and the Red M&E alcos were my hometown favorite. I believe I caught a ride in the 18 at a community funday at Horseshoe lake in Roxbury NJ.) great video!
A wonderful thing to behold. There's one of these in Forks, WA as well as another sitting in a park in Longview, WA. It would be fantastic to see them get going again.
Shays are wonderful examples of machines designed to meet a need like Fairlies and Bayer-Garrets etc. Its great to see an inventor throwing out the conventional and starting from scratch. That is what made the industrial revolution great.
@ 3:25 What is that square container thing on the rear unit just under the headlight? Is that a sanding container? (Edit): Yes, it is a sanding container.
The proper term is running board, not catwalk that had to be reinstalled. It came from the fact that in earlier times, they actually were boards and not sections of steel.
I haven't been there since 2012 - did they just scrap all the steam engines that used to sit outside where they were test running the Shay? All those tracks were full when I was there last.
I have often wondered why Shay's have 3 cylinders and all others (not counting Mallet's) only have 2. Obviously there is a good reason but I have never been able to determine why!
Three cylinder engines have the crankshaft throws spaced 120 degrees apart. This smooths the power pulses into the drive shafts to the wheels. This reduces peak loads reducing wear on the drive train.
What i the name or model of this locomotive ..? And what should we call of this kind of locomotive propelling systems as we can see those rods turning the wheels.. Avant garde..!! T.y.i.a for any replies..
its the "Shay" type locomotive, theyre mostly used on logging railroad due to their design being a gear propelled instead of conventional valvegear propelled, this will make it able to go thru steep moutaineous inclines and have massive power but sacrifice speed
I used to be a fireman at the durango and silverton, I love the K28's, such a beautiful locomotive, but the shay....man the shay hits something in my soul and I love her. Glad to see her running again, such a historic locomotive.
Congrats to all the volunteers who spent years getting this big Shay running again. It's a unique locomotive; there are very few left in the Midwest (especially in running condition). I have an interest in Western logging so this Shay has always been one of my favorites at IRM.
Beautiful shay locomotive 🚂
Always love Shay engines❤❤❤😘
I’m in the Appalachian mountains, we had logging railroads in almost every holler and beside every stream. Climax and shays were commonly used, there would even be sections of tracks where the river would be low enough to lay the tracks underwater instead of building a bridge. Those were wild to see in photos. My grandfather, who was born in the 1930s used to walk the old 2 1/2 mile logging railroad bed near his house that was later used as the road even today, he found a couple of old railroad spikes and still has them hanging in an old commemorative board he made himself. Definitely a unique part of history
There’s one of these in Townsend Tenn.
Who the eff thumbs down a steam locomotive coming back to life? Seriously now....
Gen Z ers that think the past is not worth preserving.
She’s a beauty!!
I love the fact you can see the moving mechanical parts in action.Hopefully there’s newcomers that help keep these works of art moving.
The family loves this museum. I was a member but Covid came up. I will be again.
Fantastic! The one and so far the only Lima steam locomotive in the museum’s collection. Great Video. Thanks for sharing
”Keep the water boiling!”
🚂🛤
J.Neils Company was a timber company that operated in the canyon area just west of Goldendale, Wash. They logged mostly big pine.
A very dear friend of mine tried to buy this loco when it went up for bid at the end of their run for his wheat farm just west of Goldendale, Wash. He was going to build a railroad on his ranch.He was a retired steam engineer from the Santa Fe out of Clovis New Mexico.
I've been to this museum many times, the last time being October 2018. If you have never been there, be sure to go. It will take AT LEAST a full day to see everything.
Thanks for the tip Charles ;)
You can breeze through in an afternoon, but you'll miss a LOT. And have at least one ride. Hopefully someday they can bridge the Kishwaukee and get into Huntley.
Stay engines are among the most amazing mechanical contraptions of all time.
I'm from Illinois originally. I miss the trains the most
That is a beautiful steam locomotive! Thanks for sharing!
A little Shay to get the weekend goung. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I've never heard of or seen such a steam engine. Fascinating!
shay what a wonderful locomotive !!!
I worked a year or two of weekends in the interurban barn, but I was continually impressed with the knowledge and skills of the steam guys.
7:30 - what they're actually moving toward right there is the streetcar loop. The main is another 200-300 yards up the track from where they are.
9:22 - crossing Central Avenue heading north, passing 50th St. station shortly.
9:45 - separated from the streetcar loop on the lead heading toward the mainline along Railroad Avenue (east side of the parking lot)
11:30 - last crossing before intersecting the mainline.
I enjoyed it
Hey Blake good to see you.
Haven’t been in about a decade or so and the Shay is my favorite locomotive and I’ve never had an opportunity to see one. Didn’t know we had one in Illinois and need to come see it this year!
Here in California we have quite a number of Shays in the rail museums and tourist rail sites.
Outstanding video. I could watch this all day long 👍
What a great beast. Shays are just so cool
ok... something I never thought I would see... A Shay and a M&E Alco in the same shot. (SHays being my favorite steam locomotives, and the Red M&E alcos were my hometown favorite. I believe I caught a ride in the 18 at a community funday at Horseshoe lake in Roxbury NJ.) great video!
Great video, my favorite logging locomotive.
A wonderful thing to behold. There's one of these in Forks, WA as well as another sitting in a park in Longview, WA. It would be fantastic to see them get going again.
My grandfather: The Shays don't move loggs and wagons, they can also move mountains.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I’m Glad to see Shay 5 still running. I hope it continues to run for future generations
Shays are wonderful examples of machines designed to meet a need like Fairlies and Bayer-Garrets etc. Its great to see an inventor throwing out the conventional and starting from scratch. That is what made the industrial revolution great.
Great vídeo!
Very cool. I never realized that the trucks under the tender were driven too. Extra traction.
Wonderful video :)
I had no idea you guys were there that day! I hope you guys had fun!
Espectacular ❤❤
I love Shay #5 but also love trolley #4391.
Love the engineer wearing a Santa hat! 🤣🤣🤣
Very cool locomotive, always wanted to visit the IRM. Maybe one day
Interesting locomotive! And a beautiful one too! I wish they got 428 running!
i remember back in the?late '70s when #5 was sidelined due to the wood attached to the frake had wsrped
The ultimate logging locomotive.
That other locomotive 1636 at the start looks a lot like "Stump Dodger" 19 at the Sumpter Valley Railway.
Awesome 🚂🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞
The joys of a Detroit lubricator.
@ 3:25
What is that square container thing on the rear unit just under the headlight? Is that a sanding container?
(Edit): Yes, it is a sanding container.
The proper term is running board, not catwalk that had to be reinstalled. It came from the fact that in earlier times, they actually were boards and not sections of steel.
I've always had a weekness for shays.... and locomotives from Ohio in general, no extra credit for guessing why lol
Steam powered sawmill
That looks like a Pacific Coast Shay, with the piston valve cylindars.
Tracktive motive power
Wait a minute? Is this a second channel of Thunderbolt 1000t Siren Productions? Cuz you sounds exactly like him!
No, I’m not familiar with that Channel.
@@TheSteamChannel Huh. Interesting.
Has that Water Tank on The Shay Been Upgraded? Because it looks higher than usual.
I haven't been there since 2012 - did they just scrap all the steam engines that used to sit outside where they were test running the Shay? All those tracks were full when I was there last.
They are probably not scrapped they were probably sold to other railroads or cosmetic restored and placed inside the buildings
What if IRM's shay #5 was put beside cass scenic's shay #5 ? What design differences would there be ?
I have often wondered why Shay's have 3 cylinders and all others (not counting Mallet's) only have 2.
Obviously there is a good reason but I have never been able to determine why!
Three cylinder engines have the crankshaft throws spaced 120 degrees apart. This smooths the power pulses into the drive shafts to the wheels. This reduces peak loads reducing wear on the drive train.
@@gregwarner3753 I figure there was a logical reason behind it!
Thanks.
WHY DIDNT THEY MAKE A VIDEO ON 1630
Seems to be leaking quite a bit...
Is this the locomotive that used to be at Pt, Defiance Park in Tacoma, Wash.???????????/
how do they keep the rods lubricated
That trolley was very neat. What’s the deal with it?
Chicago Transit Authority PCC #4391 (1948)
There only remaining Green Hornet left in the U.S.
wow work fast must of had Death Wish Coffee for lunch.
What i the name or model of this locomotive ..?
And what should we call of this kind of locomotive propelling systems as we can see those rods turning the wheels..
Avant garde..!!
T.y.i.a for any replies..
its the "Shay" type locomotive, theyre mostly used on logging railroad due to their design being a gear propelled instead of conventional valvegear propelled, this will make it able to go thru steep moutaineous inclines and have massive power but sacrifice speed
@@voidjavelin23 thank you soooo much pal....really helpfull...
Too bad it is the only video youtube won’t let me see…
ray way? what is that? 🤣
I wonder how a 4 cylinder or a 6 cylinder Shay locomotive would look........ :-/
1975 libby mt j neils lumber co st regis
How about traveling cross country. Would take a human lifetime.
BullyBilly.