Hopefully, they'll have UP 618 done eventually, been waiting patiently for the engine to return. Despite it'll be oil fired once its back I do hope the wait is worth it.
I think it is better for 618 to be oil because the Heber Valley is a Non-Profit, it is cheaper to use oil than to transport coal. If the Heber Valley was still connected at Provo, then transporting coal would maybe be cheaper. Either way, I will be looking forward to the Winter Photo Charters when she roars back. Though, I like her centered headlight better than all of the other looks. The whistle should be the Star Brass 5 Chime.
@@TrainGuru Always preferred 618 with her centered headlight and star brass 5 chime. I really really REALLY hope once she's back she has that look again since I really don't like the other look she had in the late 2000s until 2010.
618 and 75 are both in pcs in the shop. The guy running the program has no knowledge of restoring steam locos. They both have been apart since 2004. He spent 5 million to repair 5 miles of track for the last 8 years. The steamers would make way more money then those diesels. They could even upgrade the facility and restore a 300. Its sad watching those locos rot and rust away! I ran 618 and 75 from 98-02. Now they are going waste oil that isn't the same smell or power the steamers are capable of
on the list of GOING!!
Never been on a scenic ride but this seems like a great investment. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing! This is on my bucket list for next year
For sure!
Hopefully, they'll have UP 618 done eventually, been waiting patiently for the engine to return. Despite it'll be oil fired once its back I do hope the wait is worth it.
I think it is better for 618 to be oil because the Heber Valley is a Non-Profit, it is cheaper to use oil than to transport coal. If the Heber Valley was still connected at Provo, then transporting coal would maybe be cheaper. Either way, I will be looking forward to the Winter Photo Charters when she roars back. Though, I like her centered headlight better than all of the other looks. The whistle should be the Star Brass 5 Chime.
@@TrainGuru Always preferred 618 with her centered headlight and star brass 5 chime. I really really REALLY hope once she's back she has that look again since I really don't like the other look she had in the late 2000s until 2010.
I'm sorry I'm so late but what is the song that starts at 0:55? Ive been looking forever for that tune
Acoustic Sunrise by iMovie.
618 and 75 are both in pcs in the shop. The guy running the program has no knowledge of restoring steam locos. They both have been apart since 2004. He spent 5 million to repair 5 miles of track for the last 8 years. The steamers would make way more money then those diesels. They could even upgrade the facility and restore a 300. Its sad watching those locos rot and rust away! I ran 618 and 75 from 98-02. Now they are going waste oil that isn't the same smell or power the steamers are capable of
618 went down in 2010. Great Western 75 was the one who went out of service almost as soon as the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics in 2002 ended.