Black River & Western #60: ALCO Steam in New Jersey

Throughout the United States, Memorial Day weekend is typically one of the first times of the year that tourist railroads will bring out their steam locomotives to run for the holiday weekend. The Black River & Western Railroad, in Hunterdon County, NJ is no exception. On Sunday, May 26, 2019, the railroad trotted out it's 2-8-0 once again to run between the shops and station in Ringoes and the station in Flemington, NJ. Also added on this date for the ALCO locomotive is a short trip over the Alexauken Division to Bowne Station (and just beyond), as the Black River Railroad Historical Trust continues restoration of the line to Lambertville, NJ.
Enjoy views of the crew setting up and switching with the locomotive in the morning in Ringoes, and then trackside views throughout the day!

[@homeandelectronicsstop1599]

another time history is being made

[@stephenmccloughan7541]

I like that you were in the cab

[@Bigjimvideo]

Thank you!

[@billlazenby9808]

Know the area well.I was Signal Maintainer for the CNJ back in the day

[@Bigjimvideo]

Awesome!

[@MrNJT]

Great video Jim! I hope I get to see her soon!

[@Bigjimvideo]

Enjoy it when you do!

[@markcinque4586]

Now that's a nice Train!,9:22

[@DanJ30]

A steamer...And I hear Stewartstown will be getting their's soon!

[@Bigjimvideo]

They're not getting their own, they're having a travelling steam locomotive brought in for a couple of weekends later this year.

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Very cool video! That image is superb! What camera was used?

[@Bigjimvideo]

Sony Handycam HDR-CX160 for the trackside runby shots, and DJI Osmo+ for the in-cab and morning prep shots. And thank you!

[@trainmaster90productions]

Nice vid Jim how was the weather it seemed nice weather for running steam

[@Bigjimvideo]

Was a bit cloudy as the day went on with a passing storm - but otherwise very nice!

[@mistermadmachine6311]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@quinnmattern2665]

I loved going there when i was a kid, is 4666 still around?

[@Bigjimvideo]

No, 4666 is no longer in Ringoes, its owner sent it to Kutztown and to the Allentown & Auburn Railroad - where it now runs once again! ua-cam.com/video/gX5vQy29UeI/v-deo.html

[@bigjohnrailproductions8370]

Which whistle chime did 60 used? That sound amazing.

[@rgerhardtembarq]

Grand Trunk Western 6

[@trainmaster90productions]

@@rgerhardtembarq thst sounds great maybe put a K4 whistle on 60 because it's a Pennsy branch lol how was that weekend trips sold out?

[@EDWARDSAful]

When #60 was at toad Ln., there is something wrong with the railroad crossing bell sound.

[@bigjohnrailproductions8370]

That was replace from mechanical bell to E bell for some reason